Population and Sample; Concept Paper Template

Population and Sample

Introduction

Complete a draft of your population and sample. Take the concept paper template and complete the Population and Sample sections. Describe the population in one paragraph (5–7 sentences). Include characteristics of the population that make the population a focus for research. Describe the sample, sampling design, sampling type, and sample size in another paragraph (5–7 sentences). Use the course text to guide your selection and to provide a rationale for your choices.

Instructions

• Discuss the setting, general population, target population, and study sample. The discussion of the sample includes the research terminology specific to the type of sampling for the study.
• When describing the sample size, provide evidence that the sample size is adequate for the research design. If you use the statistical flowchart linked in the Unit 8 formative assessment, you should have an appropriate statistical test.
• Consult the concept paper template for additional guidance.
• The population and sample assignment should be one page, not including references.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 4: Embrace, respect, and respond to individual differences and diversity in the practice of psychology.
  • Describe the population from which the sample will be taken that represents a sampling of the general population in a way that respects diversity, including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and gender. 
  • Describe the sample that would come from the population.
• Competency 5: Communicate psychological concepts effectively using the professional standards of the discipline.
  • Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
• Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.

Exhibit proficiency in writing and use of APA (7th edition) style.

Goals and Objectives

[State the goals of this study as if you were going to conduct it or pursue a research proposal. Think about the significance of conducting a study like this and the impact it could have. State the goals in a succinct paragraph of 4–6 sentences. List at least three objectives (what the purpose of the study would be) in numerical form. You may add more if needed.]

1. Goal one.
2. Goal two.
3. Goal three.

Population and Sample

[Discuss the setting, general population, target population, and study sample. The discussion of the sample includes the research terminology specific to the type of sampling for the study. When describing the general population consider this as an example:

• the general population (such as students with disabilities).
• target population (such as students with disabilities in one specific location).
• the study sample (students with disabilities in the district who will participate in the study—actual study sample).

When describing the sample size, provide evidence that the sample size is adequate for the research design. If you used the statistical flowchart from the media piece, you should have an appropriate statistical test. As a rule of thumb, consider the following:

• Absolute minimum: 50 cases or participants applicable to studies that use frequencies or descriptive statistics and parametric statistical tests (t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, regression analysis). Additional requirements related to the use of certain statistical analysis procedures may increase that number. Survey research = 10 subjects per survey question.

An a-priori Power Analysis is required to justify the study sample size based on the anticipated effect size and selected design. Include this in addition to using the literature to support your choices.]

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