Model Study

Part 1

For this discussion, you will identify a study that will be used as a model study throughout the course. It is permissible to use the study that you described in the Week 1 Project as long as it includes details regarding the below-mentioned topics. If your study doesn’t describe these topics, then you will need to locate and identify another study. Your model study should include a description of the following topics:

• Abstract
• Background (description of the problem to be examined or evaluated)
• Literature review
• Methodology (explanation of how data was collected and analyzed)
• Analysis and findings

Note: For this part of the discussion, you simply need to identify the chosen “model” study, with complete reference.

Part 2

Researchers usually encounter barriers as they conduct a study. Failure to recognize potential barriers can be costly and may even derail a project entirely if unexpected barriers cannot be overcome.

For this discussion, discuss the research question(s) that were composed in Week 1 Project.

On the basis of your discussion, respond to the following points:

• Speculate on the barriers you might encounter as you seek to investigate your research questions.
• Describe how you would design your study in order to minimize the impact of the barriers that you encounter.

Note: You can refer to the assigned readings to seek some general ideas of commonly found obstacles and apply them to investigate your specific research questions.