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Jeremy Moreland, Ph.D. DateDean, School of Advanced StudiesUniversity of Phoenix

ABSTRACT

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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DEDICATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abstract

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Acknowledgments

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Dedication

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List of Tables

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List of Figures

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

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Introduction to the Problem

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Background of the Problem

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Statement of the Problem

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Purpose of the Study

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Significance of the Study

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Nature of the Study

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Hypotheses and Research Questions

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Conceptual or Theoretical Framework

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Definitions of Terms

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Assumptions

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Limitations, Scope and Delimitations

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Chapter Summary

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CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW2

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

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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

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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

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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

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CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION

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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

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APPENDIX A:

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List of Tables

Table 1:

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List of Figures

Figure 1:

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Heading

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CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW

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1. Introduction

Literature review coverage and search strategy

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

5. Significance

6. Overall observation of literature review

Add conclusions

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CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY

Heading

1. Research Method and design Appropriateness

2. Research Question and Hypotheses

3. Treatments

4. Description of Population and Sampling

a. Ethnic and Cultural Information of Population.

b. Sample Frame.

c. Sampling and Sample Size

d. Geographic Location

5. Ethical Issues

a. Informed Consent

b. Confidentiality

c. Withdrawal Process

d. Maintaining Confidentiality.

e. Data Security

6. Data Collection

7. Instrumentation

a. Standards and Objectives

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b. Type of Instrument

c. Reliability of Instrument

d. Internal and External Validity

8. Data Analysis

a. Analysis Test Appropriateness.

9. Summary

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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

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CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION

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1. Review of Research Methodology

2. Limitations

3. Ethical Dimensions

a. Confidentiality

b. Data Security

4. Research Question and Hypothesis

5. Conclusions and Implications

6. Recommendations

7. Suggestions for Future Research

8. Summary

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REFERENCES

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LIST OF APPENDICES

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