Research Sample Size Template

Research Sample Size Template – General Business Agreement

Parties

Client Name:

Service Provider:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client intends to conduct a research study and requires a statistically defensible sample size determination for the study described below; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider has the requisite expertise and will provide methodological services, sample size calculations, and related documentation in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, the parties agree as follows.

Scope of Work

Deliverables will include written calculations of required sample sizes, assumptions and justifications for margin of error and confidence level, a documented sampling frame recommendation, and annotated formulae or software outputs supporting the determination.

Sample Size Parameters and Methodology

Design Effect (if cluster sampling):

Payment Terms

Total Fee:

Late Payment Fee:

All fees are exclusive of any applicable taxes or duties, which shall be the responsibility of the party required by law to pay such taxes.

Term and Termination

Term Commencement Date: Day Month Year

Anticipated Completion Date: Day Month Year

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within days after written notice. Termination for convenience by either party requires days' prior written notice.

Confidentiality

Each party acknowledges that in performing under this Agreement it may receive Confidential Information of the other party. "Confidential Information" means non-public information designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and circumstances of disclosure. Each party shall (i) use Confidential Information solely for the purposes of performing this Agreement; (ii) protect Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care as it protects its own confidential information but in no event less than reasonable care; and (iii) not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except to employees, contractors or advisors with a need to know who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less restrictive than those in this Agreement.

The obligations in this section do not apply to information that is or becomes publicly known through no breach, was known to the recipient prior to disclosure, is rightfully received from a third party without restriction, or is independently developed without use of the discloser's Confidential Information. Upon termination, the receiving party shall return or destroy Confidential Information as requested by the disclosing party.

Representations and Warranties

Each party represents that it has the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and that performance hereunder will not violate any other agreement or obligation. Service Provider represents that services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with generally accepted professional standards.

Limitation of Liability

Except for liability arising from willful misconduct or gross negligence, each party's aggregate liability for claims arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the total fees paid by Client to Service Provider under this Agreement during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim. Neither party shall be liable for consequential, incidental, special, or punitive damages.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction specified below. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall first be addressed by good faith negotiations between executive representatives. If unresolved within forty-five (45) days, disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the governing jurisdiction identified herein.

Governing Jurisdiction:

Notices

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any schedules or attachments explicitly incorporated, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, negotiations, and communications, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Miscellaneous Provisions

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. No waiver of any breach shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach. Neither party may assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except to a successor in interest in connection with a merger or sale of substantially all assets.

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