Using the topic CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY, write a Research Proposal (2,000-2,500 words) on a topic relevant to this course, RESEARCH METHODS. To complete the Research Proposal, do the following:
Review the attached document “Research Proposal Guidelines”:
Topic 7 Research Proposal Guidelines
Here are the requirements for the Research Proposal:
- Include a Title Page, Abstract page, and References page in APA format, 7th edition.
- Introduction: This is the longest section of your paper. Begin with an introductory paragraph that states the purpose of the paper. Then, go into detail on your literature review. Begin with a general review of your topic and move to specific studies that are similar to your proposal. Show how your proposal is different from what has been done before. Build to a paragraph that includes your hypothesis (-ses).
- Method: This part has four sections (each of which is a subheading):
- Participants: Describe who they will be, how many, how would they be recruited, what characteristics they would have, etc.
- Apparatus/ Materials and/ or Instruments: What ingredients will you need to run your study (tests, gadgets, paper/ pencils, etc.)?
- Procedure: Outline the steps of your study in chronological order. Write in the conditional tense if the study is not going to be carried out.
- Design: Include what type of design you’re using (e.g., correlational nonexperimental design, between-subjects, within-subjects, or mixed experimental design).
- Results: This section may be combined with the Discussion section. Include a paragraph describing what statistic was used (e.g., t-test, ANOVA, correlation, chi-square), how many degrees of freedom, alpha level (choose .05), and critical value.
- Discussion (20%): Include at least four paragraphs.
- Describe what it would mean if you obtained significant results. Then describe what it would mean to obtain nonsignificant results.
- Discuss how your study followed APA ethical guidelines, by discussing the use of an informed consent form, debriefing statement, deception, and obtaining IRB permission.
- Discuss any limitations in your study (e.g., possible confounding, lack of random assignment, or random sampling).
- Conclude with a discussion of future studies that could arise from your study.
- Include two figures, OR two tables, OR a table and a figure (10%). A table is columns of numbers, and a figure is anything else (chart, map, graph, etc.). You can include your Informed Consent form and your Debriefing form as two figures.
as well as Topic 7 lecture section on The Results and Discussion Sections in the Research Proposal for a brief overview pertaining to “how to” complete the assignment. (Read highlighted area above)
- Introductory section: Include hypothesis and a review of the literature.
- Method section: Include subsections on Participants, Apparatus/Materials/Instruments, Procedure, and Design.
- Results section: Include statistic, critical values, degrees of freedom, and alpha level.
- Discussion section: Include interpretation of results, ethical concerns, limitations of study, and suggestions for future research.
- Figures and Tables section: Include a minimum of two (either two figures, two tables, or a figure and a table).
Include at least 8-10 scholarly references.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
MS Psychology
3.3: Design an innovative research study.
4.3: Plan and manage the necessary process for the completion of a research project.
