Synopsis (1 page maximum, Calibri, font 11, 1.15 spacing) o Title (1 mark): [Write your quantitative research title clearly with the exposure and outcome factors in less than 20 words.] o Background...

Synopsis (1 page maximum, Calibri, font 11, 1.15 spacing)
o    Title (1 mark): [Write your quantitative research title clearly with the exposure and outcome factors in less than 20 words.]

o    Background (1 mark): [Write a brief statement of the gap of knowledge to be investigated. You MUST cite references when you refer to facts that you did not develop or discover, and to support your statements. Failure to do so is plagiarism.]
o    Research Hypothesis/Hypotheses (1 mark): [List the quantitative research hypothesis/hypotheses that are related to the research question you identified earlier. You need to clearly state the key variables you wish to investigate.]
o    Study design (2 marks): [Name the quantitative study design, including duration of study, place(s) of study.]
o    Sampling technique (2 marks): [Name the sampling technique you plan to use, the target population and sample frame, inclusion/exclusion criteria.]
o    Data collection (2 marks): [Name the data collection method you plan to use, including the validated and reliable tools (or plans to test for validity and reliability) to enable the collection of your listed key variables.]

o    Statistical analyses (2 marks): [Name both the descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, including consideration about groups to be compared if applicable, and the significance level.]
o    Ethics application (1 mark): [Name the human research ethics committee(s) where this application needs to be submitted to.]
o    Limitations of the study (2 marks): [Name all the biases that may occur during this proposed study.]
o    Significance of the study (1 mark): [State the benefit(s) of the study as you relate to your initial research question.]