Why might proposal revisions be required? (Select all that apply.)
a. The review process may reveal unreasonable impact on one area of the institution, since other research is in progress; a change of venue could be indicated.
b. Funding becomes unavailable and the proposal must be revised, in accordance with cuts.
c. Several potential subjects refuse to participate in the research study.
d. The study methodology is weak, and the reviewers' suggestions will improve the strength of the methodology.
e. The researcher has inadvertently submitted materials that contain errors.
ANS: A, B, D, E
Reviewers sometimes suggest changes in a proposal that improve the study methodology; however, some of the changes requested may benefit the institution but not the study. Remain receptive to the suggestions, explore with the committee the impact of the changes on the proposed study, and try to resolve any conflicts. Usually reviewers make valuable suggestions that might improve the quality of a study or facilitate the data collection process. Revision of the proposal is often based on these suggestions before the study is implemented. Sometimes a study requires revision while it is being conducted because of problems with data collection tools or subjects' participation. However, if clinical agency personnel or representatives of funding institutions have approved a proposal, the researcher needs to examine the situation seriously before making major changes in the study. Before revising a proposal, address three questions: (1) What needs to be changed? (2) Why is the change necessary? (3) How will the change affect implementation of the study and the study findings?
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