• The problem to be addressed and why it is significant.
• The purpose of the proposed study
• An initial review of the literature related to the selected research topic, sufficient to inform the researcher of what is, and is not, known about the topic. For this assignment use the information found in your Annotated Bibliography and any other topic specific studies you discovered.
• An initial set of research question(s) and hypotheses, as appropriate
• Anticipated research methodology (Quantitative or Qualitative) and design which includes:
o population and anticipated sample size,
o procedures and measures,
o hypotheses (if appropriate),
o type of data to be collected
o level of significance, and
o statistical tests and/or trustworthiness options;
• Concluding remarks concerning the research potential
R1: How do individuals who live in a city and are clinically obese describe their daily habits, behaviors, and routines?
For this question you would gather data through focus groups OR interviews.
OR
R1: What are the lived experiences of individuals who live in a city and are clinically obese?
You would gather data here through observations and interviews.
Be sure to craft your purpose statement as in inquiry as opposed to a means to create change, or advocate for an outcome. E.g. The purpose of this study is to examine the lived experiences of individuals who live in a city and are clinically obese. The purpose statement should also summarize how the study will be conducted-sample size and composition, data collection and analysis procedures.