Discussion: Exercises
For a qualitative study, write one or two central questions followed by five to seven subquestions. For a quantitative study, write two sets of questions.
Write a mixed methods research question. Write the question to include both the methods of a study as well as the content.
Read the Variables Topic Overview handout for an explanation of variables before you complete this discussion.
Select a variable that represents a phenomenon of interest to you and that you would like to study: that is, a dependent variable.
Name five variables that you think potentially influence that dependent variable that could serve as independent variables in a study.
In other words, provide an example similar to the student achievement example provided in the Variables Topic Overview in which four independent variables were identified that influence student achievement (class size, teacher training, student motivation, and expenditure per pupil).
Complete Writing Exercises 1–3 on p. 145 in your Creswell and Creswell (2018) text. Post your work in the discussion thread.
