This research outline should address the following: 1. Outline and describe a research question examining some phenomena of interest that may be studied scientifically. Be sure to clearly describe how your question may be addressed objectively and ethically. 2. Briefly outline your hypotheses for your research project: what is the dependent variable (outcome), and how do you expect it will be influenced by your independent variable(s) of interest? Be sure to clarify your reasoning. 3. What data would you require to answer your question? What would the unit of analysis be ________. How would you select the observations to be studied, and what, if any issues would you face with respect to generalizability?