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Material Type: Assignment; Class: Research Methods; Subject: Sociology; University: University of Utah; Term: Unknown 1989;
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SOC 3111 Research Methods Final Research Proposal Guideline (the Second Draft) Due _______________ Introduction: In this exercise, you consider the qualitative mode of observation. You will apply this mode of observation to the research topics that you were interested in studying in preliminary research proposal. If you have any questions concerning this assignment, please bring them up at the beginning of class, email me, see me during my office hours, etc. There will be no additional feedback after you submit it other than final grade. You HAVE to consider your overall research question in the form of two qualitative paradigms. If your initial research question does not lend itself to qualitative analysis, you will have to modify it. In addition, if you received any comments regarding revision process for the preliminary research proposal, you may want to consider modifying your answers for this final draft. Part I: re-introduce me to your research question: (20 points) For this section, I basically want a condensed version of preliminary proposal (hopfully in 2 pages, maintaining the 3 page cap we had for the preliminary) with the following parts: A. Problem or Objective of the Research: (8 points)
C. Measurement (conceptualization): (5 points) What is a key concept in your study? How may this be measured? Part II: Sampling (15 points) What form of sampling would be best for your study and why would it be best? ( Note: you must be more specific than simply: "random" -- an answer would have to be a more specific form of random sampling, like "systematic." You must also demonstrate that you understand that particular form of sampling as well as WHY it applies to your research proposal. ) Part III: Qualitative Paradigms (45 points) A. Which qualitative paradigm will you choose to utilize for this particular study? (3points) B. Please briefly describe (3-5 sentences) this paradigm in your own words. ( points) C. Please explain WHY this paradigm fits your particular research question (1paragraph). (7 points) Please explain how another qualitative field paradigm may be utilized for your research question. D. Mention second paradigm (3 points) E. Please briefly describe (3-5 sentences) the second paradigm in your own words. (7 points) F. Please explain WHY the second paradigm fits your particular research question (1 paragraph). (8 points) G. WHY is paradigm 1 preferable to paradigm 2? (please answer briefly- 3 - 5 sentences). (10 points) Part IV: Threats to Quality Research (20 points) Assuming that you are conducting the study using the first paradigm: A. Please list and explain some strengths and weaknesses of your study (about 1-2 paragraphs) (10 points) B. What are some ethical considerations that are appropriate to your particular study? (1 paragraph) (Note: a simple list is insufficient- I need to understand WHY this ethical consideration is particularly important for your research topic. I expect at least 2 different research ethics to be explained). (10 points) Notes on Format: There are no page minimums. If you have everything completed, comprehensive and clear in 2 pages, the more power to you (though it would