Learning resources and helpful sites are in bold and question to answer is underlined,----Stangor, C. (2015). Research methods for the behavioral sciences (5th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.

Chapter 2, "Developing the Research Hypothesis"

Chapter 6, "Surveys and Sampling" (pp. 108-116)

Chapter 8, "Hypothesis Testing and Inferential Statistics"

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• Review again the assigned pages from Chapter 6 and Chapter 8 of your course text. Think about the study idea that you developed for the Discussion this week. Think about what types of data you would collect utilizing various survey methods (e.g., interviews and questionnaires, focus groups). Consider strategies researchers use to attempt to increase the participant response rates of surveys. Also, consider surveys and questionnaires that you have received in the past and your reasons for responding or not responding
• For context, briefly provide the topic and study idea you developed for the Discussion this week. Which is---It is important to make an effort to find people with various backgrounds and degrees of social media usage in order to ensure a varied sample.
• Propose a survey method for collecting data (e.g., a structured or nonstructured interview, a focus group, questionnaires) and your rationale for selecting this method as it relates to your specific study idea.
• Explain one advantage and one potential disadvantage of the survey method you proposed as it relates to your specific study idea.
• Explain at least one strategy that you could use to attempt to get individuals to respond to your proposed survey method.