Describe the individuals who will contribute evidence to address the practice-focused question(s), paying attention to: choice for number of participants, how they were selected, and relevance of these participants to the practice-focused question.

Provide a step-by-step description.

Participants

Describe the individuals who will contribute evidence to address the practice-focused question(s), paying attention to:

  • choice for number of participants,
  • how they were selected, and
  • relevance of these participants to the practice-focused question.

Describe all tools and/or techniques used to collect that evidence and their alignment with the constructs in the administrative project.

  • For existing measurement instruments, if applicable, discuss validity and reliability of the scores produced by the instruments, along with any concepts, constructs, or outcomes measured by them. Discuss also, in terms of the above, modifications that were made to any instruments.
  • For tools that you have created, if applicable, detail must be provided on how they were developed and what strategies were used to assure the validity of the information produced by them.
  • Provide a tentative timeline for collecting primary data. Note: Identify any instruments to be used in the a) table of contents, b) text of the manuscript, and c) appendices.

Describe procedures used to ensure ethical protection of these participants in the administrative study.

  • Discuss strategies for recruiting and developing working relationships with participants.
  • Discuss measures taken to ensure ethical protection of participants, including data