study design and sample selection methodsSample Page

proposed study design and sampling methods, including a summary of background information based on existing literature about your topic.

Include a 1-page (maximum) description of necessary background information on your topic based on existing literature. (Any background information will be assumed to be accurate. It will not be assessed, although any background material over 1 page will be ignored. Appropriate references must be provided for the background material.)

For the body of the assignment, describe your study design and sample selection methods, including how the sample will be identified from the population and recruited for the study. Include a brief description of sample size considerations. Finally, include an analysis of selection biases that could occur with this study design and population and steps to minimize them.