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Provide a brief description of your topic (fewer than 50 words). Note: Include your topic in the “Subject” field of your post.

Clearly state the research hypothesis you generated for the topic you selected, and identify the independent variable and dependent variable in your hypothesis.

Explain the sampling method (probability or nonprobability) and the particular technique (e.g., simple random sampling, systematic random sampling, stratified sampling, cluster sampling, snowball sampling, convenience sampling) that would be ideal to test your proposed hypothesis.

Explain how the proposed sampling technique would be carried out as it applies to your proposed study idea (i.e., how you would use this method to recruit participants).

Note: Be sure to support the responses within your Discussion post, and in your colleague reply, with evidence from the assigned Learning Resources.

Respond by Day 6 to at least one of your colleagues’ initial Discussion assignment postings in one of the following ways:

Offer a different sampling technique and rationale.

Suggest modifications to improve on your colleague’s recommended hypothesis or choice of independent variable or dependent variable.

Note: You are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleague’s postings. After clicking on the “Post to Discussion Question” link, select “Create Thread” to create your initial post.

References to Use

Stangor, C. (2015). Research methods for the behavioral sciences (5th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.

Chapter 2, “Developing the Research Hypothesis”

Chapter 6, “Surveys and Sampling” (pp. 108–116)

Chapter 8, “Hypothesis Testing and Inferential Statistics”

American Psychological Association. (2015). Psychology topics. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/topics

Laureate Education (Producer). (2016b). Introduction to research design: Part II [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

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