Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed-Methods

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MINI-CONCEPT PAPER ASSIGNMENT

Mini-Concept Paper Assignment Instructions

Using the feedback that has been given throughout the term, please write a mini-concept paper. The mini-concept paper is similar to a concept paper that one would do for a dissertation/project proposal. The paper should include the following elements in order:

· Introduction

· Problem Statement

· Conceptual/Theoretical Framework & Diagram

· Research Paradigm

· Purpose Statement

· Significance of the Study

· Research questions (2-3 questions either quantitative or qualitative)

· Hypotheses if appropriate (quantitative studies only)

· Chosen Method (Fixed, Flexible, or Mixed-Methods) with rationale

· Chosen Design (Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed-Methods) with rationale

· Chosen Design Method (i.e., Correlation, Case Study, Phenomenological, etc.) with rationale

· Summary