• Explain how you will ensure your research is conducted in an ethical manner
• Include a copy of an informed consent that will be included for participants of your research proposal project (you can search examples of informed consent online for research )
• Explain how you will recruit participants for your study, and how your recruitment process will remain ethical. Be sure to address any incentives (if applicable)
• Explain what quantitative data you will collect and how you will go about collecting this data (survey, questionnaire, observation, etc.)
Conducting research ethically is paramount. Here’s how I would ensure my research project adheres to ethical guidelines:
Informed Consent Example: (This is a sample and should be adapted to your specific research proposal)
Title: [Your research project title]
Introduction: This research study is designed to investigate [brief explanation of your research topic]. Your participation is voluntary.
Procedures: The study will involve [brief description of what participants will be asked to do, e.g., completing a survey, participating in an interview]. The study will take approximately [estimated time commitment].
Risks and Benefits: There are minimal risks associated with this study. Potential benefits include
Confidentiality: All your information will be kept confidential. Data will be anonymized and reported in aggregate.
Right to Withdraw: You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.
Contact Information: For any questions or concerns, please contact [Your Name] at [Your Contact Information] or the IRB at [IRB Contact Information].
The specific data collection method would depend on the research question and target population. Here are some common methods for collecting quantitative data:
Data collection methods would be chosen based on their appropriateness for the research question and ensuring participant privacy.