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Homework

Signature Assessment is specific to the fundamentals of research. It finds basis in the readings, homeworks, and lectures up to this activity. Follow the steps below to complete this activity via an MS Word Document with the following items included as follows:

Step I: Cover Page w/Abstract, includes the following:

A. Title of Document is Signature Assessment #1 Homework and filename = SA#1;

B. Your name, course, date, and an abstract ON THE COVER page of this activity;

C. Header with Signature Assessment #1 Homework and page numbers right justified;

Step II: Write a short definition for each of the items below, complete the activity, create a research topic, or do as instructed. These items START on Page 2 of your MS Word document.

A. What is the difference between a research proposal, research report, and a research presentation?

B. Explain the function of DDIDM in your life personally, professionally, and for community service.

C. Provide a short definition of each term and show an example of a variable of each term: (1) quantitative; (2) qualitative; and, (3) mixed research.

D. What is a variable versus a constant and give an example of each.

E. What is the 'central tendency' in the outcomes of research? Does a central tendency offer proof that the research is absolute? Why or why not. Be sure to explain this.

F. What is the difference between validity and reliability?

G. Given: THREE-WAY STOP SAFETY: AN OBSERVATIONAL INVESTIGATION. List five key-word searches for this research topic.

H. What is the purpose of a hypothesis or a topic for research? Related to the hypothesis or topic, what is the purpose of the Abstract of a research paper or project?

I. If you have a survey question with a composite score of 4.78, and the scale is: 1-Neutral; 2-Highly Unlikely; 3-Likely; 4-Somewhat Likely; 5-Very Likely, interpret this composite score if you have 1,000 respondents. How would you rate this question in the research? Write a short survey question you might use for this response.

J. What is the research proposal and when does it occur in the research process?

K. For this activity, you are to do the following: Suppose you are assigned to conduct a study of test taking. List ten things you MUST do to conduct the study and explain their purpose. This study must be approved by the Board of Directors for funding.