RDP: QUAN, MM, PE MATRIX EDUC 750
EDUC 750 RESEARCH DESIGN PROJECT: QUANTITATIVE, MIXED METHODS, AND
PROGRAM EVALUATION ANALYSIS MATRIX TEMPLATE NEW UPDATE VERSION
FALL 2025|2026 Liberty University
RESEARCH DESIGN PROJECT: QUANTITATIVE, MIXED METHODS, AND PROGRAM
EVALUATION ANALYSIS MATRIX TEMPLATE
Shanay Y. Howard
School of Education, Liberty University
Author Note
Shanay Y. Howard
I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to
Shanay Y. Howard. Email:
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, RDP: QUAN, MM, PE MATRIX EDUC 750
Quantitative, Mixed Methods, and Program Evaluation Matrix
Complete this matrix using the articles from the Research Design Project Sampling,
Measurement, and Data Collection Type Matrix. The matrices are set up with specific
spacing in each block. Please do not change. The reference block is already set up in APA with
double-spacing and hanging indent. You do not need to include your article references in the
reference section; only the Bible reference(s).
Article Type QUANtitative Basic (QUAN-B)
Article Reference Yukhymenko-Lescroart, M. A. (2021). The role of passion for sport in
college student-athletes’ motivation and effort in academics and
athletics. International Journal of Educational Research Open, 2,
100055. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedro.2021.100055
Results
Yukhymenko-Lescroart (2021) found, at the end of their study, that
harmonious passion for sport supported student-athletes’ basic
psychological needs, autonomous motivation, and effort in athletics and
academics. Academic value was positively correlated with athletic
choice and vica versa (p. 5). Additionally, athletic effort was positively
correlated with academic choice, relatedness, and value (Yukhymenko-
Lescroart, 2021, p. 5).
Limitations The study only used a single Division 1 university sample, because of
that there are limits across the other divisions and types of institutions.
Recall bias was possible based on the self-reported data from the surveys
(Yukhymenko-Lescroart, 2021). Another limitation of this survey was
seen in the sample, where women were overrepresented and some racial
groups, which did not give a full picture of demographics at all NCAA
schools/ institutions. The study was cross sectional, the relationships
correlational so no causal conclusions could be made (Yukhymenko-
Lescroart, 2021, p. 11).
Implications
The implications from this study show that programs that help student-
athletes create harmonious passion and also balanced identity will lead to
protecting academic effort. Encouraging students’ identity is necessary.
Additionally, student-athletes should have strong relationships with non-
athlete classmates and understanding on the value of their coursework
which could led to increased academic effort without undermining their
sport (Yukhymenko-Lescroart, 2021, p. 10). Another implication is that
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EDUC 750 RESEARCH DESIGN PROJECT: QUANTITATIVE, MIXED METHODS, AND
PROGRAM EVALUATION ANALYSIS MATRIX TEMPLATE NEW UPDATE VERSION
FALL 2025|2026 Liberty University
RESEARCH DESIGN PROJECT: QUANTITATIVE, MIXED METHODS, AND PROGRAM
EVALUATION ANALYSIS MATRIX TEMPLATE
Shanay Y. Howard
School of Education, Liberty University
Author Note
Shanay Y. Howard
I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to
Shanay Y. Howard. Email:
1
, RDP: QUAN, MM, PE MATRIX EDUC 750
Quantitative, Mixed Methods, and Program Evaluation Matrix
Complete this matrix using the articles from the Research Design Project Sampling,
Measurement, and Data Collection Type Matrix. The matrices are set up with specific
spacing in each block. Please do not change. The reference block is already set up in APA with
double-spacing and hanging indent. You do not need to include your article references in the
reference section; only the Bible reference(s).
Article Type QUANtitative Basic (QUAN-B)
Article Reference Yukhymenko-Lescroart, M. A. (2021). The role of passion for sport in
college student-athletes’ motivation and effort in academics and
athletics. International Journal of Educational Research Open, 2,
100055. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedro.2021.100055
Results
Yukhymenko-Lescroart (2021) found, at the end of their study, that
harmonious passion for sport supported student-athletes’ basic
psychological needs, autonomous motivation, and effort in athletics and
academics. Academic value was positively correlated with athletic
choice and vica versa (p. 5). Additionally, athletic effort was positively
correlated with academic choice, relatedness, and value (Yukhymenko-
Lescroart, 2021, p. 5).
Limitations The study only used a single Division 1 university sample, because of
that there are limits across the other divisions and types of institutions.
Recall bias was possible based on the self-reported data from the surveys
(Yukhymenko-Lescroart, 2021). Another limitation of this survey was
seen in the sample, where women were overrepresented and some racial
groups, which did not give a full picture of demographics at all NCAA
schools/ institutions. The study was cross sectional, the relationships
correlational so no causal conclusions could be made (Yukhymenko-
Lescroart, 2021, p. 11).
Implications
The implications from this study show that programs that help student-
athletes create harmonious passion and also balanced identity will lead to
protecting academic effort. Encouraging students’ identity is necessary.
Additionally, student-athletes should have strong relationships with non-
athlete classmates and understanding on the value of their coursework
which could led to increased academic effort without undermining their
sport (Yukhymenko-Lescroart, 2021, p. 10). Another implication is that
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