1. State your Research Topic, Objective/Purpose, and Research Question(s).
  2. List and label the dependent and independent variables.
  3. State the null and alternate hypotheses.
  4. Describe which quantitative methods could be used to address your research question(s). Describe any that could be applied.
  5. Explain which would be the most appropriate and why.
  6. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the method you select.