Outline the six (6) steps of the "conventional" research model

What will be an ideal response?


The "conventional" research model focuses on quantitative research and

includes the following steps: (1) Select and clearly define the research

problem (topic), (2) Review previous research—it is important to review the

literature to see what others have written about the topic, (3) Formulate the

hypothesis—a statement of the relationship between two or more concepts

(independent variable and dependent variable) and create an operational

definition—an explanation of an abstract concept in terms of observable

features that are specific enough to measure the variable, (4) Develop the

research design—considering the units of analysis (what or whom is being

studied) and the time frame of the study (cross-sectional studies or

longitudinal studies), (5) Collect (random sampling and probability sampling)

and analyze the data (validity and reliability), and (6) Draw conclusions (noting

limitations of the study) and report the findings.

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In a histogram, the vertical dimension displays

A) the possible values the variable can have. B) the intensity of the variable. C) the mean score. D) the frequency of scores.

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A. Asian/Pacific Islanders B. Non-Latino blacks C. Non-Latino whites D. Latinos

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