Part I: In this last unit of the course, you will incorporate what you have learned thus far and prepare the initial sections of an applied research proposal. Based on this week’s readings, explain three critical characteristics of sound research questions.

Remind your classmates of the research problem you are proposing to study and post at least three potential hypotheses you could test in your study. Incorporate what you learned from the readings in terms of the format of the hypothesis, and identify your key independent and dependent variables.

Part II: Describe the general approach (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods) you will take in your research proposal. Fully explain why you chose this approach and how it is the most effective way to test your proposed study hypothesis or hypotheses.