Not sure exactly but we can pick up whereweleft off Chapter 3 Research Methodology No heading for the introduction. Remind the reader of the purpose and objectives of the study. Introduce the contents of the chapter. Research Method and Design Appropriateness Expand on the Chapter 1 discussion by supporting selection of the research method and design. Provide a detailed overview discussion of the research method (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed) and the appropriateness of the method for addressing the purpose of the study. Additionally, include a detailed description of why your proposal research design is more appropriate than two or three other possible research designs within the selected method. Research Questions/Hypotheses This section should reiterate the research questions and any hypotheses introduced in Chapter 1. Population and Sample Discuss the population for the proposed study, defined as the pool of potential participants for the study. If the study will include a stratified sample discuss the various population groups to be included. Follow the population discussion with a description of the sample size and how the sample size was established. For stratified samples discuss the sample size to be obtained from each population group. For studies that will not include primary data use an alternate heading such as “Data Sources” and discuss the proposed sources of the study data, such as archival data. Ensure that you collect demographic data from the participants, including any data relevant to the study topic such as organizational position and experience in years, to include in Chapter 4. Informed Consent and Confidentiality Discuss how you will obtain informed consent from any participants and describe any signed permissions already obtained including Permissions to Use Premises, Permission to Use Data, Permission to Use Survey, and so forth. Describe how any confidential data will be stored and later destroyed. Refer to appendices such as the Informed Consent Form; for example, “See Appendix A for the Informed Consent Form”. Instrumentation Describe any instrumentation to be used to collect primary data such as qualitative questionnaires, interview protocols, or surveys. It is important to include a table to indicate how the instrumentation items, defined as interview questions or survey questions, align to the research questions or hypotheses. Refer to appendices such as the instrumentation. Field Test or Pilot Study Qualitative studies require a field test on original narrative data collection instruments. Note that field tests must be conducted prior to proposal approval; therefore, the field test and its results must be described here in Chapter 3. Original quantitative instruments require use of a pilot study to produce validity and reliability data; however, pilot studies cannot be conducted prior to proposal and IRB approval. Therefore, the plan to use a pilot study should be described in Chapter 3, and the results should be discussed in Chapter 4. Mixed-method studies may require both a field test and a pilot test. Credibility and Transferability or Validity and Reliability For qualitative studies, include a section on credibility and transferability or trustworthiness to discuss how these attributes will be accomplished within the study. Include any relevant discussion regarding how the various sources will be triangulated. For quantitative studies, include a section on validity and reliability. Quantitative instruments that are commercially produced or have been published should have validity and reliability data available. Original quantitative instruments will require use of a pilot study following IRB approval to produce validity and reliability data. Mixed-method studies often require discussion of both credibility and transferability, and validity and reliability. Data Collection This section must include a complete description of the processes to be used to collect any primary or secondary data. Include discussion of how any participants will be recruited for participation and describe any permissions required to collect these data. If data will be collected in phases, such as during a Delphi study with two or more rounds, a case study with multiple sources of data, a study with a stratified sample, a quantitative study with more than one survey instrument, or a mixed-method study, describe each phase of data collection process clearly. Data Analysis Data analysis section must include a detailed description of the processes or statistical techniques to be used for analysis of any primary or secondary data. Proposed data analyses techniques must clear and appropriate to the research design and a sufficient level of detail must be provided. Qualitative analysis steps must be described and must align with the selected design, such as the constant comparative approach for a grounded theory study and a modified van Kaam process or Stevick-Colaizzi-Keen process for phenomenology. When applicable, quantitative data analysis discussion must include information on the statistical tests to be performed, Alpha levels for hypotheses testing, and whether the testing will be one-tailed or two-tailed. Chapter Summary The discussion should summarize key points presented in Chapter 3. Information should be presented in a discussion context. Supporting citations should be provided for key points. Although Chapter 4 is not submitted as part of the proposal the chapter summary should end with a transition to next chapter such as “Chapter 4 will…” or “In Chapter 4…”. In Phase 4 of the Doctoral Journey, doctoral students will gain approval to submit the dissertation proposal (Chapters 1-3). DOC/741 is a writing-intensive class for students. The Dissertation Chair and URM provide guidance, review, and feedback on the dissertation proposal to support the student in building a quality, robust dissertation proposal. For students who do not gain approval in DOC/741, DOC/741A, and DOC/741B are required iterations to continue work on dissertation proposals. Once the Chair and the URM approve the dissertation proposal in TK20, students will enter Phase 5. After dissertation proposal approval, students can submit their IRB applications for review and approval by IRB. Students should screenshot the Tk20 approval and attach it to their IRB application. Students should NOT wait until dissertation proposal approval to complete their IRB application and applicable research site and data use permissions. Instead, students should solidify these processes and site permissions throughout Phase 4. For sites requiring a UOPX conditional approval, students should see the IRBNet.org guidance documents – Forms and Templates – on Conditional Approvals. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Human Research Protections (ORHP) mandates IRBs in all organizations supporting research. It requires students and faculty members are certified in Human Rights protection.