The Quantitative Method Assignment Paper
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The Quantitative Method Assignment Paper
Quantitative, Method, Assignment, Paper
For this assignment you have two choices. You can either propose a survey design or describe how you would use secondary data analysis to answer your question. Note that if you choose the secondary data option, you are not expected to discuss the actual analysis. However, you should only choose the secondary data option if you can find a database that includes your variables of interest. You cannot pretend one exists.
Part 1
You will describe how you would use secondary data to answer your research question. In your essay, you will write – in detail – how you would utilize secondary data. Anyone reading the paper should be able to go to the source you specify, find those variables, and re-analyze those data.
The details in this paper will include:
- A summary of the secondary data source that you will use, including information about their sample and their methodology. You need to write this in your own words.
- Identification of the independent and dependent variables, including how they were operationalized in the research.
- Support for why those variables address your research question.
Note: Sometimes a data set will not have the exact information you need, but you can be creative about it. You can also potentially combine data. For example, let’s say that you were studying recidivism. You want to report the percentage of people who commit any crime.
The dataset includes recidivism as “whether the person was arrested again for…” then individual crimes are listed. For example, there is a column for theft, one for robbery, etc. You would just say that you would classify recidivism as a yes in any of those columns.
Part 2
Answer the following four questions:
- How did you validate the secondary data source for the purposes of this question?
- Where in the codebook did you find the information you utilized (include page numbers of copy and paste that text, meaning include the actual questions and answer options)
- What are some concerns about internal validity in this study? List at least three concerns (there are always concern) using the internal validity modules.
- Can this secondary data analysis establish temporal precedence? Why or why not?
SURVEY OPTION
Part 1
You will describe how you would use a survey method to answer your research question. Notably, you might still use an experimental or quasi-experimental design here. Our concern now is on sampling, the survey instrument, and the survey procedure. You will emphasize those in this paper.
In your paper, you write –in detail –the step by step instructions for sampling, recruiting, and distributing a written questionnaire or an interview.
Your questionnaire should focus on quantitative information (that can include nominal levels of measurement) rather than wide open-ended questions. You must include the survey instrument or interview questions/answers and procedures. Do not just write down the questions—make the survey look professional.
Note: You are allowed to create a survey using software, such as SurveyMonkey, Google Forms, or Microsoft Forms. You would want to save the survey as a PDF file (you can print as PDF) and link to the survey. You can also write the survey in Word.
Your final paper will include:
- The sample and sampling procedure (think about external validity)
- Identification of the independent and dependent variables in the questionnaire.
- A discussion of how you would recruit, and how you would distribute the survey or would conduct the interview. Essentially, the who, what, when, and where stuff.
- A professional copy of the survey instrument or interview questions, following the guidance from the relevant modules.
- Remember that the survey needs to include more than just questions. You should include instructions, concluding remarks, etc.
The survey will need at least ten questions, but you do not need to formally write out any demographics questions unless they are critical to your research question. Any demographics questions not critical to your research question do not count toward your ten questions. You might just note that you would ask a series of demographics questions including age, gender, race, etc. Tell us where they would be placed.
Part 2
Answer the following four questions:
- Why did you choose the sample and sampling procedure in question for this study?
- Why did you choose the particular survey method/format?
- What are some concerns about internal validity in this study? List at least three concerns (there are always concerns with surveys) using the internal validity modules.
- Can your design establish temporal precedence? Why or why not?
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Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking. |
30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. |
40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. |
50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. |
Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points). |
Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. |
5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper. |
10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. |
15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. |
20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment. |
Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors |
10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors |
15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. |
20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free. |
Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever. |
5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper |
7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. |
10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper. |
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