The description of the research leaves the proposal nebulous, diffuse, and without a clear aim. The proposed methodology, including tests and procedures, are unsuited to the objective. May be beyond the competence of the investigator. The overall design is not carefully thought out. The statistical aspects are not given sufficient consideration.
Approach lacks imagination or originality.
Controls are either inadequately conceived or described. The number of observations proposed is unsuitable. Available equipment is unsuited to the research. Investigator appears to be unfamiliar with pertinent literature or methods, or both. Investigator's previously published work in the field does not inspire confidence.