Procedures:
The fourth part of a research proposal is called procedures. It is also
called as ‘Methodology’ and ‘Method of Procedure.’
It comprises of the following;
(i) Target Population:
It is also called universe. The major characteristics of the population
should be thoroughly described so that it should be definite that what
is the target population for which sample is to be drawn and to which
the results of the study could be generalized.
(ii) Sampling Plan:
The method of sampling should be specified in the research proposal. If
the sample is not thoroughly analyzed and precisely described, faulty
generalizations may be made. The sample should be made the true
representative of the population. The sampling plan should also be
described in the proposal. It should describe how the units in the target
population will be selected and used. A good sampling plan should
meet the following criteria;
a. Obtaining or constructing an accurate, current list of the target
population units.
b. Method of drawing the sample.
c. Number of subjects or population units to be selected.
(iii) Research Design:
The research design should indicate how the research setting will be
arranged in order to yield the desired data with the least possible
