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Steps in Research Proposal: Key Characteristics and Order
Steps in Research Proposal
Identification of research topic: sources and need - theoretical and conceptual framework
Review of related Literature – studies in area of interest, local studies
Rationale and need for the study – why is this study conducted?
Definition of Terms – can be constitutive or operational. Constitutive definition elucidates a term and perhaps gives some more insight into the phenomena described by the terms & is based on theory. Operational definition provides meaning to a concept by specifying the operations that must be performed in order to measure the concept
Variables – DV, IV
Research questions, objectives and hypotheses – objectives should be clear and precise. Hypothesis has to be testable, have explanatory power, state expected relationship between variables & consistent with existing body of knowledge.
Assumptions if any - statements of what the researcher believes to be facts but cannot verify
Scope, limitations and delimitations - Limitations are those conditions beyond the control of the researcher that may play restriction on conclusions while delimitation explains boundaries of study
- Method, sample and tools – sample explains size (randomization or stratification)
Significance of study – how findings will influence research
Technique for data analysis - how to tabulate, organize, apply statistics
Bibliography – all referenced and useful works are quoted
Time frame
Budget – remuneration and expenditure
Chapterisation
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