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What is the purpose of a research proposal?
What is the purpose of a research proposal?
To obtain answers to the research questions or research problems.
What should a research proposal indicate?
What should a research proposal indicate?
Whether the research study is quantitative or qualitative.
What are the essential elements that a research proposal should inform?
What are the essential elements that a research proposal should inform?
What you are proposing to do, how you plan to find answers, and why you selected the proposed strategies of investigation.
What is a key difference between a quantitative and qualitative research proposal?
What is a key difference between a quantitative and qualitative research proposal?
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What is the primary goal of a research proposal?
What is the primary goal of a research proposal?
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What are the first elements of a research proposal in both quantitative and qualitative research?
What are the first elements of a research proposal in both quantitative and qualitative research?
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Why is it essential to distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research proposals?
Why is it essential to distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research proposals?
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What is the relationship between a research proposal and the research study?
What is the relationship between a research proposal and the research study?
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What is the primary purpose of the background of the study section?
What is the primary purpose of the background of the study section?
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What should the problem statement section focus on?
What should the problem statement section focus on?
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What should be included in the research objectives section for a quantitative study?
What should be included in the research objectives section for a quantitative study?
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What is the purpose of the scope and limitation of the study section?
What is the purpose of the scope and limitation of the study section?
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What is the significance of the study section intended to demonstrate?
What is the significance of the study section intended to demonstrate?
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What is the primary focus of the literature review section?
What is the primary focus of the literature review section?
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What is the purpose of the conceptual framework section?
What is the purpose of the conceptual framework section?
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What should be included in the research methodology section?
What should be included in the research methodology section?
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What is the main objective of qualitative studies?
What is the main objective of qualitative studies?
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What is the purpose of the scope and limitations section in a research study?
What is the purpose of the scope and limitations section in a research study?
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What is the main goal of the significance of the study section?
What is the main goal of the significance of the study section?
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What are the two main functions of a literature review?
What are the two main functions of a literature review?
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What does a conceptual framework represent?
What does a conceptual framework represent?
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What is the purpose of hypotheses in a research study?
What is the purpose of hypotheses in a research study?
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What are the key components of a research methodology chapter?
What are the key components of a research methodology chapter?
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What is the importance of setting a plan of study in research?
What is the importance of setting a plan of study in research?
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What is the primary purpose of developing a time-frame for a study?
What is the primary purpose of developing a time-frame for a study?
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What is the purpose of attaching a list of references in a research proposal?
What is the purpose of attaching a list of references in a research proposal?
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What is the difference between a reference and an appendix in a research proposal?
What is the difference between a reference and an appendix in a research proposal?
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Why is it necessary to have a research proposal before undertaking a research study?
Why is it necessary to have a research proposal before undertaking a research study?
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What is one of the purposes of a research proposal?
What is one of the purposes of a research proposal?
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What is the significance of including a data collection plan in a research proposal?
What is the significance of including a data collection plan in a research proposal?
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What is one of the essential elements of a research proposal?
What is one of the essential elements of a research proposal?
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Why is it important to be prepared to rethink and rewrite a research proposal?
Why is it important to be prepared to rethink and rewrite a research proposal?
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Study Notes
Research Proposal in Quantitative and Qualitative Research
- A research proposal should indicate whether the research study is quantitative or qualitative.
- A research proposal is an overall plan designed to obtain answers to research questions or research problems.
Contents of a Research Proposal
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Quantitative research proposal contents: • Full title of the research • Background of the problem/study • Problem statement/Problem identification • Research objectives/Research questions • Scope and limitation of the study • Significance of the study • Literature review • Conceptual framework • Hypotheses • Research methodology • Study plan / Gantt chart • List of references
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Qualitative research proposal contents: • Full title of the research • Background of the problem/study • Problem statement/Problem identification • Research objectives/Research questions • Scope and limitation of the study • Significance of the study • Literature review • Research methodology • Study plan / Gantt chart • List of references
Background of the Study
- Provides context for the research problem and information about the research topic.
- Identifies gaps in the existing body of knowledge.
Problem Statement/Objectives of the Study
- Focuses on issues relating to the central theme and identifies gaps in the existing body of knowledge.
- Includes a statement of both the main and specific objectives of the study.
Significance of the Study
- Tries to convince the reader that the research is worth doing.
Literature Review
- Acquaints available literature in the area of study.
- Provides information on methods and procedures.
Conceptual Framework
- Represents the researcher's synthesis of literature on how to explain a phenomenon.
Hypotheses to be Tested
- A statement of assumptions about the prevalence of a phenomenon or about a relationship between two variables.
Research Methodology
- Describes the study design, study setting, instrument and measurements procedures, sample size and design, and data analysis strategy.
Plan of Study
- Sets dates for completing the research within a certain time-frame.
- Lists operational steps and indicates the date for each task.
List of References and Appendix
- Attaches a list of references after the plan of study in the proposal.
- Adds an appendix (if applicable) in qualitative studies, attaching the research instrument.
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This quiz covers the basics of a research proposal, including the differences between quantitative and qualitative research, and the contents of a research proposal.