Week 3: Addressing Supervisor Feedback & Ethical Approval Process
- sp1887
- Feb 11
- 2 min read
In response to the supervisor's feedback on the First Cut Proposal Form, significant modifications have been made to enhance the research objectives and fortify its foundation. This week's emphasis has been on incorporating empirical evidence via survey design and ensuring adherence to ethical research protocols.
Essential Updates and Improvements
Enhancement of Professional Project Claims
The research now encompasses a more thorough examination of the constraints and deficiencies of current online platforms for vehicle transactions. This section has been augmented to offer a more explicit rationale for the study, illustrating how the proposed system will rectify existing inefficiencies.
Survey Design and Implementation
A structured survey has been created and disseminated to a minimum of 10 participants to collect insights regarding user experiences with current platforms. The survey seeks to corroborate the identified issues and substantiate the research assertion with empirical data.
Ethical Considerations and Approval Process
An ethics review was necessary due to the involvement of human participants in the research. To guarantee adherence, the subsequent documents have been finalised and submitted:
Research Ethics Screening Form – To evaluate the necessity of a comprehensive ethical review.
Application for Ethical Approval – A formal petition outlining the study's compliance with ethical research standards.
Informed Consent Form – Guaranteeing voluntary participation and clarity regarding data utilisation.
Participant Information Sheet – Furnishing explicit information to participants regarding the study's objectives, methodologies, and confidentiality protocols.
Subsequent Actions
Collection and Analysis of Survey Data
The survey is currently in progress, and responses from participants are being gathered. The subsequent step entails analysing the data to derive essential findings that will support the research's justification.
Concluding Ethical Approvals
The submitted ethical documents are currently under review, and necessary amendments will be made to ensure compliance prior to additional data collection.
Amending the Proposal for Resubmission
The updated First Cut Proposal Form (Version 2) now incorporates the enhanced problem statement and initial survey data. This will be submitted for additional evaluation to ensure conformity with academic and research standards.
Final Assessment
This week has been pivotal in reinforcing the research foundation through the incorporation of empirical data and the maintenance of ethical standards. The survey is ongoing, and ethical approvals are in progress, ensuring the project remains on schedule for further refinement and validation.
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