- Research Design: In this part of the assessment, you will describe the most effective method to carry out your research. Remember that your research question must be able to be addressed using your research. Specifically:
- a) Explain the appropriate design and methodology for investigating your research question. Justify why these are appropriate for the study. For example, if investigating risk management practices of athletic directors, you could utilize the survey method to collect data.
- b) Explain the strengths and weaknesses of your selected research design and methodology.
- c) Explain the strategies that will be used to gather research and data and why these strategies will be effective.
- Data Analysis Method: In this section of the assessment, you will develop a method for analyzing the data once it is collected. Specifically:
- a) Determine data analysis strategies for reviewing collected data and explain why these strategies will be effective.
- b) Explain the type of data needed to utilize your selected data analysis method, support your response with examples.
- c) Explain the strengths and weaknesses of your selected strategy, supporting your claims with examples.