TOPIC:
“Investigate the association of smoking and stress among veterans, and determine whether gender, and or educational background play a role in it.”

INTRODUCTION:
Please write a 2 page introduction to your research proposal. In this section you will include the following information:
Statement of the problem (What healthcare issues are you addressing in your research proposal)
Significance of the topic and and explanation of why this should be studied(supported with evidence and statistics)
Target population (Veterans)

LITERATURE REVIEW:
You will write at least 6 full double-spaced pages summarizing original scientific studies on the topic you chose. You need to have at least 10 peer-reviewed journal articles in this section. Please also include a reference page and all citations should be in current APA format.

RESEARCH METHODS:
Write a methods section for your proposed research study. You need to select both quantitative and qualitative methods that you could use to answer your research questions. Your research methods proposal should be 5 pages and include 1) an introduction that expresses the significance and context of the research, 2) a purpose statement (i.e., the rationale for why your research is being conducted), 3) research question(s) and hypotheses, 4) study design including subjects, sampling, and selection of qualitative and quantitative methods, 5) analysis plan; 6) bias/threats to validity and ethical concerns.

ABSTRACT:
1 PAGE

REFERENCES:
APA style format

Please remember to proofread your paper for grammar, spelling, clarity, and graduate level academic English. Also, make sure to cite your references using APA citation for in-text citations.