Scholarship in Education

1. Research Basics
   1. Outline of a Study Protocol
      1. Research Questions
      2. Significance of the Research
      3. Study Design
         1. Time Frame
         2. Epidemiologic Approach iv. Subjects
      4. Subjects
         1. Selection Criteria
         2. Sampling Design
      5. Variables
         1. Predictor Variables
         2. Confounding Variables
         3. Outcome Variables
      6. Statistical Issues
         1. Hypotheses
         2. Sample Size
         3. Analytic Approach

1. Idea Implementation (from P. Stout)
   1. The Project Team
      1. Role
      2. Memorandum of Understanding
   2. Ethics Training
   3. Time Line Constructions (Self & Project)
   4. Obtaining Funding
   5. Value of Pilot Studies, Preliminary Data, & Quality Control
   6. Project Management (Moneys, People, Research Schedule, Data)
   7. Dissemination Plan for Results