Week 4 Research Proposal Project: Design (Sampling, Reliability, Validity)

For this section of your research proposal assignment, you will focus on the sampling, reliability, and validity of your research proposal. This section will include information on sampling, reliability, and validity.

The following components should be addressed in your paper this week:

Information on your sample

• Sampling basic information (age, gender, criteria, etc.)
• Sample size
• Explain why your sample is appropriate for your study

Reliability

• Explain how your data collection process is consistent and reliable
• Explain why your measurement tool is reliable

Validity

• Explain how you will ensure you have a valid sample
• Explain how you tested the validity of your measurement tool