For this section of your research proposal assignment, you will focus on the sam

For this section of your research proposal assignment, you will focus on the sampling, reliability, and validity of your research proposal. This section will include information on sampling, reliability, and validity.
The following components should be addressed in your paper this week:
Information on your sample
Sampling basic information (age, gender, criteria, etc.)
Sample size
Explain why your sample is appropriate for your study
Reliability
Explain how your data collection process is consistent and reliable
Explain why your measurement tool is reliable
Validity
Explain how you will ensure you have a valid sample
Explain how you tested the validity of your measurement tool
APA formatting, references, and citations are required.
Research Design Rubric:
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSample
22.5 to >18.45 pts
Accomplished
Sampling basic information (age gender, criteria, etc.), sample size and a clear explanation of why the sample is appropriate for the study is included.
18.45 to >16.88 pts
Emerging
Sampling basic information (age gender, criteria, etc.), sample size and an explanation of why the sample is appropriate for the study is partially included.
16.88 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Sampling basic information (age gender, criteria, etc.), sample size and an explanation of why the sample is appropriate for the study is absent or largely inappropriate.
22.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReliability
22.5 to >18.45 pts
Accomplished
A clear and reasonable explanation of the data collection process is included. A reliable measurement tool is included.
18.45 to >16.88 pts
Emerging
A somewhat clear and reasonable explanation of the data collection process is included. A somewhat reliable measurement tool is included.
16.88 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
An explanation of the data collection process and a measurement tool is absent or largely inappropriate.
22.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeValidity
22.5 to >18.45 pts
Accomplished
An explanation of how the measurement tool is tested for validity is included and appropriate. A clear explanation of sample validity is included.
18.45 to >16.88 pts
Emerging
An explanation of how the measurement tool is tested for validity is included and somewhat appropriate. An explanation of sample validity is included.
16.88 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
An explanation of how the measurement tool is tested for validity is absent or largely inappropriate. An explanation of sample validity is absent or severely inappropriate for the study.
22.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA & Mechanics
7.5 to >6.15 pts
Accomplished
The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. There are no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.
6.15 to >5.63 pts
Emerging
The assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.
5.63 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No attempt to follow APA format is indicated. Sources are not used and/or there is no reference page. Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper.
7.5 pts
Total Points: 75