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Key Elements of a Research Proposal

If you need a review of study design components, view the resources below.

Review the Key Elements page of the Research Methods Knowledge Base website at http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/guideelements.php

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

· Specific steps to be taken to complete the study

· Instruments/data collection methods

· Outcomes

· Proposed data analysis plan

· Statistical analyses planned

· 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

· Inclusion/exclusion criteria

· 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

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