A research proposal
A. is stated right after the problem is defined
B. is a plan that specifies what information will be obtained and how
C. can include information about costs
D. Only (A) and (C) are correct
E. Only (B) and (C) are correct
Answer: (E) A research proposal is a plan that specifies what information is needed and how it will be obtained. In addition, most proposals have information as to the cost of the data collection. (A) is incorrect. A research proposal is stated after the situational analysis, not after the problem definition. (B) is a definition of a research proposal and is included in the body of the proposal, but is not the best answer. (C) usually is part of the research proposal, but is not the best answer. (D) is incorrect because both (A) and (C) are NOT correct.