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The plan that describes all the preparatory elements (development of the research question, delineation of methods of data collection, etc), and describes the purpose of the study, importance of the research question, the research protocol, and justifies the feasibility of the project

Board that reviews research proposals prior to implementation to ensure that the rights of research subjects are protected

Summary of the project or program, often limited to one page. Required by most funding agencies and review boards

Statement of precisely what the project is expected to accomplish

Statement that helps reviewers focus the description of methods and will often help the researcher guide the discussion of results when the study is completed

Information that includes the theoretical rationale for the study and pertinent facts, observations or claims that have lead the investigator to the proposed research question

Most important part of a proposal, including listing of subjects, materials, procedures, and data analysis

Description of individuals used in the study, including details on inclusion and exclusion criteria

List of equipment, instruments, or measuring tools that will be used in the study

Precisely what is to be done from beginning to end of the investigation in chronological sequence

Outlines specific procedures for recording, storing, and reducing data and for statistical analysis

Listing of literature cited in paper

Narrative section used to explain the projected costs in each category (personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, and travel)

Categorical projected costs in personnel budget, equipment costs, facilities, supplies, and travel

Costs related principally to the overhead charged by the sponsoring institution for administrative activities, facility maintenance, and other support services