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Assignment 2: Components of Quantitative Approach

Write a five (5) page paper in which you:

Analyze the findings of at least three (3) quantitative research studies related to the topic of your proposed research.
Evaluate the approach and validity of the same three (3) research studies related to the topic.
Analyze at least four (4) key characteristics of the sample population needed for your proposed research.
Propose at least two (2) challenges you might encounter with access to the sample population and recommend two (2) ways to meet the challenges.
Analyze at least two (2) advantages and at least two (2) limitations of using surveys for research.
Analyze at least one (1) ethical issue that might be involved in survey research. Propose one (1) way your proposed research will address the issue.
Develop a survey instrument with at least ten (10) questions for your sample population. Include at least four (4) demographic questions and at least six (6) topic-related questions. (All topic questions should use a Likert type scale between 1-5 or five (5) response options.)
Propose one (1) expected method of administering the survey, interpreting, and reporting the data.
Provide at least three (3) relevant, peer-reviewed references.