1. The study should have empirical reality or quantifiable objectives, i.e., data can be obtained from defined concepts.

a. The research question can be logically researched and tested using the scientific method.

b. Can collect data and analyze those data

c. Topic is a piece of a larger scientific arena of study

  • Topic does not address an opinion, but rather a states hypothesis that can be tested with those data that we just talked about

 

2. The project can be completed in the allotted time frame and the subjects will be available during the period the study takes place.

3. Financial resources are available.

4. The researcher has a well planned study.

5. Ethical and moral are considered in working with human subjects.

The research proposal is reviewed by a designated committee that is responsible for protecting human subjects for that institution.

Informed consent is rendered.

A statement of the study’s purpose in lay terms and simply stated.

A statement about the type of data to be collected.

A description of why the subject was chosen to participate in the study.

An explanation of the potential risk or costs and benefits, or both, to the subjects.

A description of the study procedures, including the length of time the study will take.

Assurance of confidentiality or anonymity about the way the data will be handled.

Names and numbers of the researchers so the subjects may contact them if there are any questions.

A statement about the subjects’ rights to withdraw from the study that clearly states that the subject is a volunteer and has not been coerced in any way to participate in the study.

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