Data and Methods Overview

Your data and methods section of the research proposal should discuss in detail the proposed data and methods for the research project.

You must include discussion of the following dimensions:

Sampling including but not limited to sampling design type and target population.
Measurement including but not limited to conceptualization, operationalization, reliability, and validity issues.
Type of research method approach — including type of research approach methods such as experiment, survey, field research, interviews, etc
Data sources make sure to discuss data source. For example, if you plan to use secondary sources, then discuss them. If your project is field research, then your data is your field research.
Research ethics make sure to include a discussion of research ethics.
The data and methods section should be at least 300-500 words.