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What do you believe are the most significant ethical considerations you must address in your research proposal? Why? Since a research proposal must be completed prior to conducting the research, how can a researcher assure the information presented in a proposal regarding the ethical treatment of human subjects is accurate? Explain. In what ways does the APA Code of Ethics help to address the ethical issues that arise in a research proposal?

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Consider Chapters 4 and 5 of the Vangilder (qualitative) and Wigton (quantitative) dissertations (will provide after writer selection). What general observations did you make regarding the structures of these chapters? How might you apply these observations to your intended dissertation study? Explain

Please TWO peer-reviewed references within the five years of publishing per page (no internet articles, books or textbooks!)