· It should describe in detail the relevant data collected for each stated research question and/or each variable within each hypothesis (if applicable).

Under- STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM. (The professor scored it 0/2 because—

· The research problem (Problem Statement) is restated for the convenience of the reader from Chapter 1.

Under- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY. (The professor scored 1.5/2 because—-

· It should provide a rationale for the research methodology for the study (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed) based on research books and articles

Under- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY. (The professor scored 1.5/2 because—-

· Uses authoritative source(s) to justify the selected methodology. Note: Do not use introductory research textbooks (such as Creswell) to justify the research design and data analysis approach.

Under – Research Materials, Instrumentation OR Sources of Data

Data Analysis Procedures

· It should list the problem statement or purpose statement, along with the research question(s). Also includes the null and alternative hypotheses for quantitative studies.

· It should describe in detail the relevant data collected for each stated research question and/or each variable within each hypothesis (if applicable).

· There should be one or two interview questions per research question (Appendix XX) for the interview protocol. There will be one focus group question for each of research questions 1, X, X, and X.

Under- DATA ANALYSIS PROCEDURES. (The professor scored it 0/2 because—–

· It should list the problem statement or purpose statement, along with the research question(s). Also includes the null and alternative hypotheses for quantitative studies.

Under- DATA ANALYSIS PROCEDURES. (The professor scored it 1/2 because—-

· It should provide evidence that quantity and quality of data is sufficient to answer the research questions. This must be present in this section or in an appendix including data samples.