Chapter 3 of a research proposal typically focuses on the research methodology. It is often divided into several sections, but three basic components commonly included are:
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Research Design: This section outlines the overall strategy or framework of the study. It describes whether the research will be qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods and explains the rationale behind this choice.
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Participants/Population: This part details the subjects involved in the research. It includes information on the sample size, selection criteria, recruitment methods, and any relevant demographic information.
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Data Collection Methods: This section describes the tools and techniques used to gather data. This could involve surveys, interviews, experiments, observations, or other methods, along with a discussion of how the data will be analyzed.
These sections provide a comprehensive overview of how the research will be conducted and how the data will be collected and analyzed.