Research Methodology and Design (1 ½ pages)
Describes how the research method and design are aligned with the study problem, purpose, and research questions. You need to identify your contribution to the existing literature, the nature of the problem, and the methodology.
Uses scholarly support to describe how the design choice is consistent with the research method, and alternate choices are discussed.
For Qualitative Studies: Describes the study phenomenon, boundaries of case(s) and/or constructs explored.
Population and Sample (½ pages)
Provides a description of the target population and the relation to the larger population.
Inclusion/exclusion criteria for selecting participants (sample) of the study are noted.
Materials/Instrumentation (1 page)
Provides a description of the instruments associated with the chosen research method and design used. Includes information regarding instrument origin, reliability, and validity.
For Qualitative Studies: (e.g., observation checklists/protocols, interview or focus group discussion Handbooks). Describes process for conducting an expert review of instruments (e.g., provides justification of reviewers being credible – reviewers may include, but not limited to NCU dissertation team members, professional colleagues, peers, or non-research participants representative of the greater population); describes use of a field test if practicing the administration of the instruments is warranted.
Procedures (1 page)
Describes the procedures to conduct the study in enough detail to practically replicate the study, including participant recruitment and notification, and informed consent. IRB ethical practices are noted.
Data Collection and Analysis (1 page)

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