Quantitative Research Proposal CHAPTER $1$: INTRODUCTION $$ Background of the Study $*$ Background of study needs to be focused yet general enough, explain the context$/$ current phenomenon$/$ draw out the scope of the research with appropriate citations. $$ Problem Statement $*$ A good problem statement should be able to persuade the readers that the problem$/$ issue exists. It should emphasize the importance of your research in bringing new insights to the problem$/$issue$.$ Research Objectives $$ Research Questions $$ Significance of the Study $*$ Student is expected to clearly describe the theoretical and practical importance of the research. $*$ Describe how the research is new or different from other studies in some way. Describe how the research will fill a gap in existing literature CHAPTER $2$: LITERATURE REVIEW $$ Identification and Justification of Research Gaps $*$ Review at least $10$ recent literature $($previous studies$)$ in the research area $($less than $5$ years$)$ and determine what areas remain unexplored. $*$ Student is expected to provide a clear description of what is known, what is not known and the gap in the literature. Read Miles $(2017).$ Underpinning Theory $$ Explanation of Dependent Variable and Independent Variables $$ Hypotheses Development $*$ Explanation in developing each hypothesis would need to be clearly showing how the relationship is built upon previous findings. Recent literature in the research area is important. $*$ Student is expected to demonstrate logically why they are hypothesizing the relationship. $$ Theoretical Framework CHAPTER $3$: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY $$ Research Design $$ Data Collection Methods $*$ Provide justification for using the design$/$ approach$/$ methodology. $$ Operationalization of the Constructs $*$ Provide a list of the questionnaire items for all variables that you have adopted or adapted from previous studies. $$ Questionnaire Design $$ Sampling Design $*$ Describe clearly and defend the sampling technique$/$method and sampling frame used. $*$ Describe clearly the characteristics of the selected sample. $$ Data Analysis Techniques Demonstrate strong ability to present appendices and referencing with a coherent structure