Fundamentals of APA Research Design

Issued by Husson University

Understanding the fundamentals of research design is an important step in the process of conducting research. In every field of study, research is conducted using valid and up-to-date sources, clear methodologies with internal validity, and ethical and systematic approaches. Earners of this badge have identified a specific research question, explained how their question relates to a field of academic research, described a method of analysis, and cited academic references in APA format.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Weeks

Skills

Academic Literature Sourcing
APA
External Validity
Institutional Review Board
Internal Validity
Literature Review
Methodology
Research Design
Research Instruments
Research Question

Earning Criteria

Earners of this badge are asked to compose a research project, such as an Institutional Review Board (IRB) proposal, that includes a specific research question and an associated literature review that frames the research question’s relevance to an academic field. The project must describe and cites academic references with APA format.