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Key Elements of a Research Proposal
If you need a review of study design components, view the resources below.
Key Elements of a Research Proposal
Background / purpose / rationale of the study
Literature review
Hypothesis/key questions
Research objectives
Research methods
• Study design
• Statistical bias
• Procedures/timeline
o Specific steps to be taken to complete the study
o Instruments/data collection methods
o Outcomes
• Proposed data analysis plan
o Statistical analyses planned
o Power analysis if appropriate
• Data safety monitoring if appropriate
Study participants
• Description of participates
• Recruitment of participates
• Confidentiality/human subject’s protection/legal-ethical issues (if appropriate)
• Sampling / rationale
o Inclusion/exclusion criteria
o Number of subjects
Statistical Analysis (only if applicable)
Anticipated Results and Potential Pitfalls
Implications for Practice
Adapted from “Key Elements of a Social Science Research Proposal: Statement of Research Plan” by the Office of Research at Northwestern University at www.research.northwestern.edu