Discuss the following:
(a) Population and size
(b) The target population and brief reasoning
(c) Sampling element which may be conducted through any of the following:
• Data mining
• Survey (If a survey is chosen, create a 5-10 question document), or
• Observation
(d) The sample size
(e) Method of random sampling which may include:
• Simple
• Stratified
• Systematic, or
• Cluster
- Calculate the sample size using a 95% confidence level, and a 5% margin of error. Place the calculation in the Appendix.
- Discuss how validity (and reliability) will be achieved.
- Explain how human subjects will be protected (if applicable).
- Data collection
- Explain how the data will be physically collected.
- Explain where data will be stored and how it will be protected.
- Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.