PSYC 8202 Walden University Week 3 The Research Continuum Elements Discussion

Execution of an optimal survey study depends onthe interactive order and flow in the continuum of survey researchmethodological components. For example, the purpose of the study needsto directly address the problem. The research questions and hypothesesneed to use the same operationally defined terms found in the problemand purpose, and the theory must be both testable and serve as theframework that holds all of the pieces of your study together.

For the Discussion, select two of the followingresearch elements to use for this assignment: research problems, theory,definitions, research questions, or hypotheses. Then, consider howthese two elements are related. Finally, consider the topic you plan touse for your Research Proposal (and, potentially, for yourdissertation), and why you feel it is a relevant survey research topic.

With these thoughts in mind:

Part 1

an explanation of how thetwo research elements you selected are related. Then describe the topicyou plan to use for your Research Proposal and why it is a relevantsurvey research topic. Justify using empirical citations and examples.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.

Part 2

Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ postings in one or more of the following ways:

• Ask a probing question.
• Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings.
• Offer and support an opinion.
• Validate an idea with your own experience.
• Make a suggestion.
• Expand on your colleagues’ postings.

Return to this Discussion in a few daysto read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you learnedand/or any insights you gained as a result of your colleagues’ comments.