Question 1

When discussing the methodological approach in a research proposal, a statement regarding the specific design that is being used and how it will address the basic research question should be included.

Accepted Answer

Including a statement about the specific design in the methodological approach of a research proposal is essential as it clarifies how the research question will be addressed, ensuring the study's objectives are met effectively.

Question 2

The sampling approach for a study includes criteria by which people will be included as well as excluded.

Accepted Answer

In research, the sampling approach often includes inclusion and exclusion criteria to define and select the population of interest for the study.

Question 3

A description of fidelity is a statement by which investigators propose to be able to retain their sample over time and throughout the course of the study.

Accepted Answer

Fidelity in research refers to the extent to which the study is conducted according to its design and the interventions are implemented as planned, not to retaining the sample over time.

Question 4

A personnel plan should include a list of the key collaborators in the study, their specific roles in the study, and planned duties and contributions.

Accepted Answer

A personnel plan is designed to outline the roles and responsibilities of team members involved in a project or study, including key collaborators and their specific duties and contributions.

Question 5

A schedule of specific dates and deadlines for a study should be specifically outlined within the methods section of a research proposal.

Accepted Answer

The schedule of specific dates and deadlines is typically included in the timeline or project management section of a research proposal, not the methods section.

Question 6

What is not an element of a research proposal?&#10;A) Key personnel&#10;B) Methodological approach&#10;C) Key findings&#10;D) Statement of the research aim and hypothesis

Accepted Answer

Key findings are not an element of a research proposal because a proposal is written to outline the plan for the research, including what the researcher intends to study and how, before the actual research is conducted and findings are obtained.

Question 7

The background and significance section of a proposal should accomplish several tasks. Which of the following would not be an objective of this section of a study proposal?&#10;A) To specify that a study will have an important impact in terms of increasing knowledge and/or altering outcomes related to the research problem&#10;B) To demonstrate knowledge of the topic area through a focused, comprehensive, and up-to-date review of the literature&#10;C) To specify how the proposed research design will address a particular research question&#10;D) To identify how existing knowledge pertains specifically to the proposed study's particular aim

Accepted Answer

The background and significance section is primarily concerned with establishing the importance of the study and how it builds upon existing knowledge, rather than detailing the specifics of the research design or methodology, which is typically covered in a separate section of the proposal.

Question 8

The methods section of a research proposal should contain several sections of information relevant to a study. Which of the following would not be included within this section?&#10;A) Subject retention plan&#10;B) Research design&#10;C) Ethical review&#10;D) Key personnel

Accepted Answer

The methods section typically includes the research design, subject retention plan, and ethical considerations, but key personnel details are usually found in a separate section of the proposal.

Question 9

Which of the following descriptions best describes a recruitment approach?&#10;A) A description of the means by which authors were able to retain their sample over time and through the course of the study&#10;B) A description of the means by which authors were able to locate, access, and enroll their sample&#10;C) A description of the sequence of actions taken to conduct the study&#10;D) A description of the fidelity measures

Accepted Answer

Recruitment approach refers to the strategies and methods used by researchers to locate, access, and enroll participants into a study. This includes how potential participants are identified and invited to participate.

Question 10

Studies require formal budgets, with different categories for each aspect of the research. Which of the following would not be a category of cost as outlined in a study budget?&#10;A) Personnel costs&#10;B) Indirect costs&#10;C) Equipment costs&#10;D) Associated costs

Accepted Answer

Associated costs is not a standard category in a study budget. Typically, budgets are divided into categories like Personnel, Indirect, and Equipment costs, among others, to account for specific types of expenses. "Associated costs" is too vague and not a commonly used category.

Deck 13: Writing the Research Proposal