Modified 10 Strategic Points

doable, valuable, and credible. These points, which   provide a guide or vision for the research, are present in almost any   research study. The ability to identify these points is one of the   first skills required in the creation of a viable doctoral   dissertation. In this assignment, you will identify and evaluate 10   strategic points in a published quantitative research study.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Review the Mulligan dissertation.
• Locate and download     “Modified 10 Points Template.”
• This assignment     uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the     assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful   completion.
• APA style is required for this assignment.
• You are required to submit this assignment to   LopesWrite.

Directions:

Using the “Modified 10 Points Template,” identify each of   the 10 strategic points in this quantitative dissertation.

Complete the “Evaluation” section of the template by   addressing the following questions (250-500 words) with regard to the   10 strategic points in the study:

1. Discuss the key points in the literature review and how the     author used this section to identify the gap or problem addressed in     the study.
2. Describe the variables under study and how they     are a key component in this quantitative research study. You are not     expected to understand the differences between variables at this     point, but should be able to identify how they inform the problem,     purpose, research questions and data collection instruments.
3. Describe the problem and how it informed the research questions     under study.
4. Describe the quantitative design used and why     it is appropriate for the identified problem and research questions.     Support your response with a peer-reviewed citation from a research   source.
5. Assess the appropriateness of the instruments used to     collect da