Apply the scientific method by developing a null and an alternative hypothesis that provide potential answers to the research question.
Review the quantitative research designs in the required readings and choose one that is suitable for your research question and hypotheses. Explain why this choice is most appropriate to test your hypotheses.
Describe the target population, the desired sample, and any cultural considerations that may be involved.
Identify potential internal and external threats to validity. Explain how you might mitigate these threats.
Determine ethical issues that would need to be addressed. Explain what you would do to ensure an ethical study.