Developing a Quantitative Research Plan
Order Instructions:
The introduction to a quantitative research plan introduces the reader to the background, scope, context, and purpose of the
ensuing research and analysis in your paper. Writing the introduction also helps illuminate deficiencies in the informational
framework you must have in order to begin research. This week, you will begin to write the introduction to your quantitative
research plan, using the suggested format for introductions you learned about in RSCH 8101. You have 2 weeks to complete this
Application, which will be submitted on Week 2, Day 7.

To prepare for this Application:

• Review the two texts from RSCH 8101: Research Theory, Design, and Methods:

Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks,
CA: Sage Publications. This textbook will be useful when writing your introduction.
Chapters 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7

Reynolds, P. D. (2007). A primer in theory construction. Boston: Pearson Education.
Chapters 2, 3, and 4

The assignment:

• Craft a 3- to 4-page draft of the first part of your research plan. Include the following elements:

• Title

• Introduction

Opening statement
Background of the study
Problem statement
Purpose of the study
Research question(s) and hypotheses and variables
Theoretical framework