Week 1 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the objective of a proposed study?
The objective should be specific, achievable, and measurable.
Too many objectives should be avoided; even one clearly stated objective is sufficient.
What are some key components a proposal should demonstrate?
- Provide economic benefit to an area or community
- Have a high probability of success
- Address a strategic priority
- Demonstrate need for financial assistance
- Be economically viable
- Have stakeholder support
- Be consistent with development strategies
These components are crucial for making a compelling proposal.
What does a budget in a proposal represent?
A budget translates project activities into monetary terms and states how much money will be required for various tasks.
Major budget items include staff salaries, travel, equipment purchases, printing, consultancy charges, and institutional overheads.
What are elements of effective proposal writing?
- Proper formatting
- Content development
- Satisfying program criteria
- Demonstrating economic and social benefits
- Addressing funding agency requirements
- Demonstrating sustainability of project output
- Selecting qualified consultants
- Monitoring and evaluation provisions
- Proposal follow-up
- Proper referencing of other documentation
These elements ensure a comprehensive and clear proposal.
What is a proposal?
A proposal is a request for financial assistance to implement a project.
It should be in written form, especially for medical research or epidemiological studies.
What is the difference between qualitative and empirical research?
Qualitative research seeks to understand attitudes or opinions, while empirical research is data-based and involves experimental control over variables.
Empirical research is characterized by deliberate manipulation of variables to study effects.
What types of research studies are there?
- Exploratory or Formulative research studies
- Descriptive research studies
- Diagnostic research studies
- Hypothesis-testing research studies
- Applied research
- Basic or pure research
Each type serves a unique purpose in research methodology.
What should the introduction of a proposal include?
The introduction should introduce the problem to be studied, helping the reader understand its importance and relevance.
It should be concise, about one or two pages.
What is the purpose of the Background section in a proposal?
The Background section reflects an extensive review of literature, stating what is already known about the topic and identifying gaps.
It should be coherent and relevant, aiding in the investigator’s understanding of the field.
What does research methodology encompass?
Research methodology is the science of studying how research is conducted systematically.
It includes knowledge of research methods, techniques, and statistical measures.
What should be included in the study design of a proposal?
The study design should include a specific plan for conducting the study that translates the conceptual hypothesis into an operational one.
It must be appropriate for achieving the study’s objective.
What is the significance of sample size in a proposal?
The sample size must be determined and stated in the protocol, balancing precision with resources and costs involved.
It is crucial for the reliability of the research findings.
What should the Time Frame and Work Schedule section include?
It should include the sequence of tasks, anticipated length for completion, and required personnel, often presented in a Gantt chart.
Flow charts may also be useful for highlighting task interrelationships.
What is the role of personnel in a research proposal?
The proposal should outline the primary investigators and co-investigators, their qualifications, and research experience.
Major roles of different investigators may also be included.
What facilities are necessary for a study according to a proposal?
The proposal should list important facilities required for the study, such as computers, laboratories, and special equipment.
Availability of these facilities is critical for successful project implementation.
What is the purpose of including a description of the process in a proposal?
It should detail how exposures, outcome variables, and other variables will be measured and processed.
This includes specifying statistical tests to be used.
