Imagine that you have the freedom to conduct any type of research  study in the field of psychology. Develop a research proposal in which  you describe your study and identify how it might be carried out. The  research study can be correlational, survey-based, quasi-experimental,  or experimental in nature. You will begin this proposal in PSY-452 and  complete it in the capstone course. Save multiple copies of this  Research Report in different locations to ensure you are able to revise  it in the PSY-495 Professional Capstone course. The Research  Proposal should be between 1,750 to 2,000 words). Include 8-10  scholarly, peer-reviewed sources within the last 5 years. A. Title Page, Abstract page, and References page in APA format: Please refer to the APA style guide regarding the difference between an abstract and an introduction. B. Introduction and Literature Review:  The introduction and literature review is the longest section of the  paper, as it provides the necessary background for the proposed study.  It should begin with a broad overview of the research topic and  gradually narrow into the specific variables of interest related to the  topic. Tell the story of what researchers have already learned about the  topic of interest and set the stage for your unique study. After  reading the literature review, the reader should have a solid  understanding of the background of your topic and how your study fits  into the larger field. The final paragraph of the literature review  should include your research questions and hypothesis (or hypotheses).  This section should include AT LEAST 8-10 peer-reviewed, scholarly  sources. C. Method section: This part has four sections (each of which is a subheading):  1. Design- Briefly explain the design of the experiment and why that is  the best design for your study (e.g., correlational non-experimental  design, between-subjects, within-subjects, or mixed experimental  design). Identify the variables of interest (for experimental studies,  identify independent variables and dependent variables).  2. Participants- Identify how many participants should be involved in  the study. Describe the inclusion and exclusion criteria. How will they  be recruited (e.g., convenience sample, random sampling, etc.)?  3. Apparatus/ Materials/ Instruments- What materials or instruments  will be used in the experiment? What items will you need to run your  study (tests, gadgets, paper/ pencils, etc.)? Clearly state if any  tests/surveys/instruments are self-created or used in a previous study.  If using established instruments, be sure to cite properly and include a  copy in the Appendix. 4.  Procedure- Provide a clear description of all procedures to be followed  in the study. This should be a step-by-step explanation of what will  occur in the study. a. For  example, will there be groups? Will there be manipulation to control  variables? Provide the steps of the study in chronological order for the  reader. Write in the conditional tense since the study will not be  carried out. D. Results: Do not create fake  results! Write a brief paragraph in which you identify the most  appropriate statistical calculation for your study design. Explain why  this statistic is appropriate and what it indicates. For example, if you  are designing a correlational study, you might write “The most  appropriate statistic for this type of correlational design is Pearson’s  r. This calculation will demonstrate three things: if there is a  relationship between the two variables, the magnitude of that  relationship, and the strength of that relationship.” Identify the  appropriate alpha level/confidence interval. E. Discussion: Include at least four paragraphs:  1. Describe what it would mean if significant results were obtained.  Then describe what it would mean to obtain nonsignificant results.  2. Discuss how the study will follow APA ethical guidelines by  explaining the use of an informed consent form, debriefing statement (if  applicable), and obtaining IRB permission. 3. Discuss any limitations in the study (e.g., possible confounding, lack of random assignment or random sampling, etc.). 4. Conclude with a discussion of future studies that could arise from the present study. F. References: Include at least 8-10 scholarly, peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years. G. Appendices:  Include two figures OR two tables OR a table and a figure. A table  consists of columns and rows of numbers or text, and a figure is  anything else (chart, map, graph, etc.). For example, set up a table  describing the ideal participant demographic breakdown; include example  questions from a self-made survey; include the entire survey/instrument  if using an established tool; include a copy of the informed consent  form; include the debriefing statement (if applicable). If unsure,  contact your instructor for confirmation of appendices.