Your assignment is to create a purpose of the study by indicating the intent, goal, and rationale for researching the problem addressed in last week’s assignment. The purpose statement should begin with “The purpose of this (quantitative, qualitative, mixed) study is to…” Use the following list to create the purpose statement:
- Study method
- Study design
- Constructs/variables
- Target population
- Research setting
- Sampling frame
- Sampling method
- Sample size (Justified by scholarly sources and a power analysis for quantitative studies)
- Data collection method (including instrumentation)
- Data analysis method
- Software to be used for analysis
- Closing statement as to how the study results may inform educational theory
Length: Approximately 1 page, not including title and reference pages
Your purpose be directly aligned with the problem statement. Your purpose statement should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to University’s Academic Integrity Policy.
Create a purpose of the study by indicating the intent, goal, and rationale for researching the problem addressed in last week’s assignment.
