CLO #1 – Recall concepts, language, methods, and applications of research.
CLO #2 – Describe qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches to research.
CLO #4 – Identify appropriate research designs to answer research questions.
CLO #5 – Assess the strengths and weaknesses of a research design in any given study.

In PA 1 you determined your topic and the type of research methods you might use to investigate your study. In CLA 2 you stated the research purpose, described the problem, created research questions (and hypotheses as appropriate), created a short literature review, and described the research setting and participants.

Now it is time to consider the instrument(s) you will use to collect your data, the steps you will follow to collect the data, and how you will analyze that data. In this paper, you need to consider any ethical considerations and how you will gain permission to recruit participants for your study. If you are creating your instrument, include a sample of the questions you will use. If you are using an instrument created by another researcher, include a copy of the instrument. Remember to cite the author of the instrument in your paper.