3.12 Appendices

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The appendices begin with the Definition of Terms, as Appendix A, which provides the research-based or operational definitions of all key terms used in the proposal. The appendices continue with additional materials pertinent to the study, e.g., drafts of collection instruments and consent forms, research site requests and approvals, database components, and other items helpful in understanding the study. Appendices are ordered by appearance in the text and labeled in sequential order: Appendix A is first, followed by Appendix B, etc.

Required appendices for DBA proposals include:

• Definition of Terms
• Instrumentation (completed draft)
• Permission to use the instrument (if applicable)
• Consent form or language included on instrument
• Research site approval(s)
• Other relevant documents and information as applicable