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Doctor of Philosophy
Keiser University
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Abstract
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Dedication
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Table of Contents
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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ??
Introduction to the Problem
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Rationale
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Assumptions and Limitations
Nature of the Study (or Theoretical/Conceptual Framework)
Organization of the Remainder of the Study
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CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW ??
CHAPTER 3. METHODOLOGY ??
Research Design
Sample
Setting (if appropriate)
Instrumentation / Measures
Data Collection
Treatment / Intervention (if appropriate)
Data Analysis
Validity and Reliability
Ethical Considerations
CHAPTER 4. RESULTS ??
CHAPTER 5. DISCUSSION, IMPLICATIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS ??
REFERENCES ??
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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
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Introduction to the Problem
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Rationale
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Assumptions and Limitations
Nature of the Study (or Theoretical/Conceptual Framework)
Organization of the Remainder of the Study
CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW
CHAPTER 3. METHODOLOGY
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Research Design
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Sample
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Setting
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Instrumentation / Measures
Data Collection
Treatment / Intervention
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Data Analysis
Validity and Reliability
Ethical Considerations
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CHAPTER 4. RESULTS
CHAPTER 5. DISCUSSION, IMPLICATIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS
REFERENCES
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