SOC-480
Prospectus Assignment Worksheet
Research questions and hypotheses help to inform research by identifying concepts of interest, targeting specific populations, and framing projects. You will need to develop a research question and hypothesis to inform the research you will be conducting for your final project in this course. This assignment will assist you in learning this skill:
Use Table 4.5 “Examples of Hypothesis and Variables” in chapter four of the textbook to assist you. This exercise will assist you in analyzing a hypothesis. Fill in the missing information for each hypothesis, and then complete the table by using your own hypothesis:
Hypothesis Independent variable Dependent variable Direction of hypothesis
Population
EXAMPLE: As the level of activity (low to high) increases, the level of mental well-being (poor to excellent) increases among older adults. Level of activity Level of mental well-being Positive Older Adults
As the level of community social support decreases, the number of petty crimes increases among teenagers. Level of community social support

Level of social support Level of social adjustment Positive Returning veterans
Now, complete the table for your Hypothesis:

For this research project, you will propose a possible study for the social problem you selected. Use Chapter 6 in the textbook to decide on a research method for your potential study. For example:
Social issue: An elderly client struggling with poverty
Research method: Evaluation
Explanation of method: Evaluate an existing program that is meant to assist an elderly client living in poverty.
Once you have selected your research method, answer the following prompts:
Social issue:

Research method:

Explanation of method:

Compose the final draft of your research question:

Explain your proposed research method (50-75 words):

Explain your proposed research design (50-75 words):