To complete this assignment please refer to the folder Theory at a Glance to identify a theory you will
implement in the project for your grant proposal.
Week 3 Assignment
Chapter 3: The Use of Theory
Think about your own research study of interest for the RFP. What are examples of independent, dependent,
intervening/mediating, moderating, control and confounding variables?
Consider the research project you are developing. How will you incorporate theory into your research?
Remember the use of theory is different for qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches.
How is social science theory used in research?
What is an example of how participatory social justice theory is used in mixed methods research?
Sample Solution
