The document outlines an individual research proposal that aims to study how money affects career choice. It hypothesizes that money will influence what occupation seniors choose. A face-to-face survey of university seniors from different majors will be conducted to collect both qualitative and quantitative data on career and financial motivations. The 10 step procedure for the study is provided, as well as ethical considerations like informed consent, privacy, and accurate reporting of results.

1. FNBE0413
CheahTeck Wei 0315215
PSYC0103
INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Hypothesis
Money will affect an individual’s decision in choosing his/her future occupation.
Quantitative and Qualitative Research
The experiment will be conducted within the campus area targeting senior students who are
studying in different courses that will promote stable income when they’re graduated. A
Face-to-face survey method will be conducted by me and my fellow group mates as to
provide more flexibility while the survey was being conducted. This also prevents dishonesty
during answering the questions. The data obtained will be recorded on spot and arranged in a
table later on to show clear results.
Procedure
1. Carry out a group discussion on what topic to focus on.
2. According to the topic, propose a hypothesis.
3. Discuss about the conducting method regarding qualitative and quantitative research.
4. Prepare a draft of questions for surveying.
5. Send the question to lecturer to check whether it is suitable.
6. Once confirmed start carrying out the survey.
7. Collect and record the data.
8. Arrange the data in a table and graph form.
9. Come out with a result and conclusion.
10. Place all information into a report.
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2. FNBE0413
CheahTeck Wei 0315215
PSYC0103
Ethical Considerations
The participations in the research are completely voluntary.
The experiment will not cause stress and harm to the participants.
The participant has the rights not to answer the question.
The participant has the right to stop the experiment in any time.
The answer of participant is completely private and confidential.
The participants are informed that they’re in a social experiment.
No deceptions.
Accurate reporting of result.
The experiment is conducted professionally. (No vulgarism, threatening, seriously,
etc...)
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