Research Proposal Step 3

Research Design and Hypotheses

This should be a description of the research design you have chosen to test your major hypotheses (limited to 2 pages).  Please include a description of the hypotheses, indicating the independent and dependent variables.  In describing the research design you have selected, provide rationale why this is the best design for your research question.  Also include your assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the design.  This paper should not include details of measurement or data collection.