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Jeremy Moreland, Ph.D. Date

Dean, School of Advanced Studies
University of Phoenix

ABSTRACT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

DEDICATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abstract...... iv

Acknowledgments...... v

Dedication...... vi

List of Tables...... iv

List of Figures...... v

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION...... 1

Introduction to the Problem...... 1

Background of the Problem...... 1

Statement of the Problem...... 1

Purpose of the Study...... 1

Significance of the Study...... 1

Nature of the Study...... 1

Hypotheses and Research Questions...... 1

Conceptual or Theoretical Framework...... 1

Definitions of Terms...... 1

Assumptions...... 1

Limitations, Scope and Delimitations...... 1

Chapter Summary...... 1

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW...... 2

Introduction……………………………………………...…………………………………………1

Literature review coverage and search strategy………………………………………………….xx

Synthesis of literature…………………………………………………………………………….xx

Theoretical framework ………………….……………………………..…………………………xx

Method……………………………….………………………………..…………………………xx

Significance……………….…………………………………………..…………………………xx

Overall observation of literature review……………………………...………………………….xx

Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………xx

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY……………………………….……………………………..xx

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY...... xx

Research Method and design Appropriateness...... xx

Research Question and Hypotheses……………………………………………………xx

Treatments ………………………………...... xx

Description of Population and Sampling...... xx

Ethnic and Cultural Information of Population...... xx

Sample Frame...... xx

Sampling and Sample Size…………………………………………….………xx

Geographic Location...... xx

Ethical Issues...... xx

Informed Consent...... xx

Confidentiality ...... xx

Withdrawal Process…………...... xx

Maintaining Confidentiality...... xx

Data Security...... xx

Data Collection...... xx

Instrumentation...... xx

Standards and Objectives...... xx

Type of Instrument……………...... xx

Reliability of Instrument...... xx

Internal and External Validity...... xx

Data Analysis...... xx

Analysis Test Appropriateness...... xx

Summary ...... xx

CHAPTER 4: PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF THE DATA...... x

Study Participants...... xx

Sample Size and Effect Size Analysis...... xx

Analysis of Demographic Data ...... xx

Reliability of Instrument...... xx

Hypothesis Testing...... xx

Data Analysis...... xx

Findings...... xx

Summary...... xx

CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION...... 5

Review of Research Methodology...... xx

Limitations...... xx

Ethical Dimensions...... xx

Confidentiality...... xx

Data Security...... xx

Research Question and Hypothesis...... xx

Conclusions and Implications...... xx

Recommendations...... xx

Suggestions for Future Research...... xx

Summary...... xx

REFERENCES...... x

APPENDIX A:...... x

List of Tables

Table 1:...... 1

List of Figures

Figure 1:...... 1

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Heading

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW

Heading

1. Introduction[M1]

Literature review coverage and search strategy [M2]

2.Synthesis of literature

Add your sub-headings/topics here.

3.Theoretical framework

Add your theory that is used as foundation of the study.

4. Method[M3]

5. Significance[M4]

6. Overall observation of literature review

Add conclusions

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY

Heading

  1. Research Method and design Appropriateness
  2. Research Question and Hypotheses
  3. Treatments
  4. Description of Population and Sampling
  5. Ethnic and Cultural Information of Population.
  6. Sample Frame.
  7. Sampling and Sample Size
  8. Geographic Location
  9. Ethical Issues
  10. Informed Consent
  11. Confidentiality
  12. Withdrawal Process
  13. Maintaining Confidentiality.
  14. Data Security
  15. Data Collection
  16. Instrumentation
  17. Standards and Objectives
  18. Type of Instrument
  19. Reliability of Instrument
  20. Internal and External Validity
  21. Data Analysis
  22. Analysis Test Appropriateness.
  23. Summary

CHAPTER 4: PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF THE DATA

Heading

  1. Study Participants
  2. Sample Size and Effect Size Analysis
  3. Analysis of Demographic Data
  4. Reliability of Instrument
  5. Hypothesis Testing
  6. Data Analysis
  7. Findings
  8. Summary

CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION

Heading

  1. Review of Research Methodology
  2. Limitations
  3. Ethical Dimensions
  4. Confidentiality
  5. Data Security
  6. Research Question and Hypothesis
  7. Conclusions and Implications
  8. Recommendations
  9. Suggestions for Future Research
  10. Summary

REFERENCES

LIST OF APPENDICES

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[M1]You may have an introduction in which you explain the content of your chapter2.

[M2]Under this heading you should explain how you did your literature review search and include/exclude the articles; be sure to include/address sub domain 2.1 coverage components in Criteria and Rating scale, committee review-literature such as:

Search criteria and scope is explicit and justified

Criteria for material inclusion and exclusion are clear and justified

and so on.

[M3]Be sure to address Be sure to address all component sin 2.3 sub domain in Criteria and rating Scale.

Identifies the common methods and research techniques that have been used in the field, and their advantages and disadvantages

Demonstrates recognition of how previous researchers' methodological choices affected the research findings and considerations of the strengths and weaknesses of those research methods in relation to the state of the field.

[M4]Be sure to address Be sure to address all component sin 2.4 sub domain in Criteria and rating Scale.