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Quantitative Mini-Proposal
Shanazia Thompson
Capella University
COUN5007: Research Methods for the Counseling Professions
Dr. Kladopoulos
05/19/2024
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Quantitative Mini-Proposal
In counseling research, the study topics chosen by a researcher often align with the
researcher’s interest or who they are. Almost always the two are related, because research
interests may be generated from personal experiences that may or may not influence the
questions a researcher wishes to answer (Balkin & David, 2016). Balkin & David suggest that
whatever research topic you choose, it keeps your attention for seven months. If you plan to do a
dissertation a year or more. In this paper, quantitative research will be the research of focus and
we will be creating a quantitative mini proposal. Quantitative research is useful when the
question assesses the relationships between variables, examines differences between groups, or
pinpoints specific trends in a certain population (Balkin & David, 2016). The process normally
includes gathering participants, obtaining measures, evaluating data, and communicating the
results. The sections of the proposal will consist of a mini literature review, quantitative research
question, quantitative research design, sampling strategy, data collection, data analysis, ethical
and cultural concerns, and mixed methods alternative.
Mini Literature Review
The first article that I reviewed was an Empirical study given by Strunk and Ezawa
(2021). In the study, the researchers wanted to determine if or how therapists’ delivery of
cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT for the treatment of depression is different based on the
patient’s ethnicity or race. There were 218 therapists and four clinical cases each. Each
participating therapist was randomized to vignettes with images of black patients, or white
patients. Therapists were presented with similar materials, including the same four vignettes, in
the same order, followed by the same set of questions, except for pictures displayed with each
vignette. Results confirmed that therapists indicated they would use validation techniques more
Quantitative Mini-Proposal
Shanazia Thompson
Capella University
COUN5007: Research Methods for the Counseling Professions
Dr. Kladopoulos
05/19/2024
, 2
Quantitative Mini-Proposal
In counseling research, the study topics chosen by a researcher often align with the
researcher’s interest or who they are. Almost always the two are related, because research
interests may be generated from personal experiences that may or may not influence the
questions a researcher wishes to answer (Balkin & David, 2016). Balkin & David suggest that
whatever research topic you choose, it keeps your attention for seven months. If you plan to do a
dissertation a year or more. In this paper, quantitative research will be the research of focus and
we will be creating a quantitative mini proposal. Quantitative research is useful when the
question assesses the relationships between variables, examines differences between groups, or
pinpoints specific trends in a certain population (Balkin & David, 2016). The process normally
includes gathering participants, obtaining measures, evaluating data, and communicating the
results. The sections of the proposal will consist of a mini literature review, quantitative research
question, quantitative research design, sampling strategy, data collection, data analysis, ethical
and cultural concerns, and mixed methods alternative.
Mini Literature Review
The first article that I reviewed was an Empirical study given by Strunk and Ezawa
(2021). In the study, the researchers wanted to determine if or how therapists’ delivery of
cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT for the treatment of depression is different based on the
patient’s ethnicity or race. There were 218 therapists and four clinical cases each. Each
participating therapist was randomized to vignettes with images of black patients, or white
patients. Therapists were presented with similar materials, including the same four vignettes, in
the same order, followed by the same set of questions, except for pictures displayed with each
vignette. Results confirmed that therapists indicated they would use validation techniques more
