This study utilized a convenience sample
due to the accelerated nature of the course and subsequent time restraints.
Due
to the use of a convenience sampling, the study will represent a limited
population. The population size will be limited because all of the participants
of the survey will be current participants in a baccalaureate program at a midwestern liberal arts college.
Given the limited
population and number of potential participants, the results will not be able
to be generalized to exterior populations outside of this study.
The study and
survey will also be optional and so the potential survey responders may greatly
outnumber the number of actual participants that chose to respond to the survey.
While the findings of this survey may be used to guide other research which
could be generalizable, this study will only be applicable to the specific body
of students partaking in the study. The survey design of this study will also
not include testing the research instrument for validity or reliability because
of the time constraints on this study.