CLB 475 – Seminar Spring 2022
Methodology
Each student will describe the research design that will be used for their proposed research project.
The methodology should be divided into the following sections:
1. Design – Describe the type of experimental design that will be used for the study
2. Variables – Describe the independent variable and dependent variable/s
3. Participants – Describe the participants that you will recruit for this study a. Inclusion criteria b. Exclusion criteria
4. Controls a. What are the characteristics of the control group? b. Will the control group receive any treatment (any variables manipulated)? c. Are there any ethical issues with the control group, and if yes, how will these be
handled?
5. Sampling a. Describe the sampling methods that will be used to select participants (e.g.,
random, stratified random, systematic random, cluster) b. How large will your sample size be (number in experimental group and number in
control group)?
6. Validity and Reliability a. How will validity be ensured? b. How will reliability be ensured?
7. Data Collection Technique – Describe the technique that will be used to obtain and collect the data
a. What technique will be used? b. When and how will the data collection instrument be administered?
8. Research Ethics – Describe the informed consent form that will be provided to each participant
a. How will you ensure that participation is completely voluntary (voluntary, refusal to participate, withdrawal from study)?
b. Are you providing any rewards to the participants? c. Does participation pose any risks to participants? d. How will you ensure confidentiality of the data?
CLB 475 – Seminar Spring 2022
The methodology should be 1 to 2 pages in length. It should be formatted in Times New Roman font, size 12, 1-inch margins, and double-spaced. All pages, except the cover page, should be numbered. Proper grammar and spelling are required.
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Rubric for Assessment of Methodology:
1. Design – 1 point
2. Variables – 2 points
3. Participants – 2 point
4. Controls – 1 point
5. Sampling – 1 point
6. Validity and Reliability – 1 point
7. Data Collection Technique – 1 point
8. Research ethics – 1 point