1. Chapter 21: Completing the Research Process
SFM 651:
Research Methods
Dr. Johnson

2. Research Proposals Come in many forms 3 section 4 section 5 section
This is what we are doing

3. Writing Make sure you are clear and straightforward
Do not be confusing with wording
Do not “outsmart” yourself
Be to the point

4. Order of events Complete the title at the end Tables and figures
An idea for a title is good, but work out the detail of it after the later
Tables and figures
Need to have appropriate information to be useful
Usually comes after data is analyzed
Reference list
This can be started and worked on as you go
Research added to support what is found

5. Introduction
Convincing people that the problem is worth investigating.
Include significance and rationale
Problem or purpose statement
Needs to be clear.

6. Literature review Describes and critiques the current research
Not just the same things as yours, but similar
Add things that support or help verify parts of your study
Equipment or technique validity

7. Methods How will the data be collected How will it be analyzed
How will participants be found
What methods / techniques will be used to collect the data

8. Results Should be clear and concise Include tables to show results
Summarize statistical information in the text as well as tables

9. Reporting statistics Describe the size and meaningfulness of the data
Describe the reliability of the results

10. Good ideas Info on how sample size was determined
Any complications (missing data, bad monitor)
Use minimally sufficient analysis
Report p values and confidence levels
Report variability in standard deviation
Use appropriate decimals

11. Preparing tables Like characteristics should be vertical
Headings should be clear
Not need text to read table