Health Professions Division Dissertation Guide

19 Chapter 3: Methodology Introduction to the Chapter Summary of the information to be presented Research Design and Methodology Study Design Rationale If more than a few sentences, this section should go in Chapter 2 Threats Describe how they will be addressed Strengths and Weaknesses of Design Specific Procedures Subjects (Participants) Power Sample Size Inclusion Criteria Address how determined Exclusion Criteria Address how determined Characteristics Recruiting Procedures Formats for Presenting Results Resource Requirement Reliability and Validity Timeline This information will not be part of the final dissertation Ethical Considerations and Review IRB, HPD Research Committee, HIPPA, other