This discussion assignment asks you to create and explain a simple research study plan using concepts from:
- Sampling methods (probabilistic vs. non-probabilistic)
- Research designs (observational, case study, or archival)
What You Have to Do
Part 1:
Choose:
- A research topic (short phrase)
- A research question (one clear sentence)
- One research design (observational, case study, or archival)
- One specific sampling method (e.g., convenience, simple random, stratified, etc.)
Part 2:
Use AI to simulate an interview where the AI acts as a journalist and you act as the researcher.
The AI will ask you questions about:
- Why you chose your design
- Who your target population is
- Why your sampling method makes sense
- What data you will collect
- How you will measure your key variable
- What basic analysis you would use
- One limitation of your study
You must paste the full conversation (no summaries).
Part 3:
After the interview, answer 5 short reflection questions (12 sentences each) in your own words. These questions ask you to evaluate your design, sampling, weaknesses, limits, and what you learned.
Part 4:
Post everything in ONE discussion board post, in this exact order:
- Topic
- Research question
- Design
- Sampling method
- Full AI interview
- Reflection answers (15)
- AI attribution statement
Requirements: good

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