Time period: While writing the scope of the study the researcher should first mention or state categorically the time periods the study will cover. Generally, the researchers combine the scope of the study with the limitation of the study.
Geography: In addition to this another major point where the researcher should keep in mind that scope of the study should state the specific aspect of the data that needs to be collected like the geographic locations and the variables.
Research population: another major aspect that should be involved while writing the scope of the study is the sample size or the population that the researcher has selected for the study.
Theories: The researcher should state the academic theories that are being applied to the data collected so that the reader better knows the lens of the analysis.
Purpose: The scope of the study must indicate the purpose behind it. It must briefly define the larger picture, i.e. the overall goal the researcher is trying to achieve.
Limitations: It is impossible to avoid roadblocks in research. Every research is restricted in scope and is subjected to certain limitations. By acknowledging these limitations and how they are restricting the study makes its findings even more credible.
