Methodology

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses "methodology" and presents an example of a methodology section for the purpose of research. The paper explores the different areas of methodology including population, data collection, dependent and independent variables and assumptions.

Outline:
Introduction
Setting
Population
Sample
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Procedures to Conduct the Study
Data Collection Procedures
Null and Alternate Hypothesis
Assumptions
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The data collection procedures will involve the reporting and collection of the scores that each student in the study achieves on the final examination at semester's end. In the group in which the traditional classroom setting will occur the test will be provided and administered in the classroom during regular classroom hours. The group that is instructed online will be asked to come into the high school on a designated day and time to take their final semester exam. This is to insure that the participants actually take the test and do not have someone take it for them. In addition it insures the students cannot look things up on the Internet to find the answers as they are taking the test, which is something they could do if they were at home taking the test."

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