Using the topic you have developed in PSY-530 (if you have not taken PSY-530, please check with your instructor about a topic), write a Research Proposal (2,000-2,500 words) on a topic relevant to the course. To complete the Research Proposal, do the following:

Review the attached document "Research Proposal Guidelines" as well as Topic 7 lecture section on The Results and Discussion Sections in the Research Proposal for a brief overview pertaining to "how to" complete the assignment.

1. Introductory section: Include hypothesis and a review      of the literature.
2. Method section: Include subsections on Participants,      Apparatus/Materials/Instruments, Procedure, and Design.
3. Results section: Include statistic, critical values,      degrees of freedom, and alpha level.
4. Discussion section: Include interpretation of      results, ethical concerns, limitations of study, and suggestions for      future research.
5. Figures and Tables section: Include a minimum of two      (either two figures, two tables, or a figure and a table).

Include at least 8-10 scholarly references.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

MS Psychology, Forensic Psychology; General Psychology; GeroPsychology; Health Psychology; Human Factors Psychology; Industrial and Organizational Psychology; Life Coaching

3.3: Design an innovative research study

4.3: Plan and manage the necessary process for the completion of a research project.

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