This section should describe a feasible/doable research project. Description of the proposed study design and strategy: research design Sampling design, description of proposed sample/subjects, recruitment plan Plan to protect human subjects given your proposed sample, how would you submit your study to the IRB?
How are you recruiting your participants to ensure that they are volunteers? Do they fall into any groups that need additional protection? How are you ensuring informed consent, confidentiality, etc.? Description of data collection procedures and instruments/measures. Are you using existing measures–what are they?
How are you determining if your measures are reliable and valid? Plan for analysis and use of data—do not describe specific statistical analyses unless you are sure you know what you are describing.
