This document is a request for an 8-page essay analyzing the impact of COVID-19 on mental health. The essay must be in APA format, cite multiple sources including a provided textbook, and use the "article critique assignment" document to organize the research article analysis. The student is asked to choose one of two provided research articles and follow guidelines for critiquing the various sections of the study.
Measuring the impact of COViD 19 on Mental Health Essay.pdfbkbk37
This document provides instructions and guidelines for writing an 8-page paper analyzing the impact of COVID-19 on mental health. It directs the student to choose one of two provided research articles, critique it using the provided template, and incorporate references to the assigned textbook in the paper. It also provides formatting guidelines, stating the paper should be in APA style with at least 8 pages of content, excluding front matter such as the title page and references.
This document provides instructions for writing an article critique based on two provided research articles about the impact of COVID-19. It outlines that the critique should be at least 8 pages long, in APA format, and should critically analyze the selected article based on the research process. It describes the key components and organization of a research article critique.
Burns and Groves the Practice of Nursing ResearchVannaSchrader3
Burns and Grove's the Practice of Nursing Research
Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence
EDITION 8
Jennifer R. Gray, PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Dean
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, Oklahoma;
Professor Emeritus
College of Nursing and Health Innovation
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas
Susan K. Grove, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC
Professor Emeritus
College of Nursing and Health Innovation
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas;
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Family Practice
Grand Prairie, Texas
Suzanne Sutherland, PhD, RN
Professor Emeritus and Part-Time Lecturer
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, California
Table of Contents
Cover image
Title Page
Inside Front Cover
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Reviewers
Preface
New Content
Student Ancillaries
Instructor Ancillaries
Acknowledgments
Unit One Introduction to Nursing Research
1 Discovering the World of Nursing Research
Definition of Nursing Research
Framework Linking Nursing Research to the World of Nursing
Significance of Research in Building an Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing
Key Points
References
2 Evolution of Research in Building Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Historical Development of Research in Nursing
Methodologies for Developing Research Evidence in Nursing
Classification of Research Methodologies Presented in This Text
Introduction to Best Research Evidence for Practice
Key Points
References
3 Introduction to Quantitative Research
The Scientific Method
Types of Quantitative Research
Applied Versus Basic Research
Rigor in Quantitative Research
Control in Quantitative Research
Control Groups Versus Comparison Groups
Steps of the Quantitative Research Process
Selecting a Research Design
Key Points
References
4 Introduction to Qualitative Research
Perspective of the Qualitative Researcher
Approaches to Qualitative Research
Key Points
References
Unit Two The Research Process
5 Research Problem and Purpose
The Research Problem
The Research Purpose
Sources of Research Problems
To Summarize: How to Decide on a Problem Area and Formulate a Purpose Statement
Examples of Research Topics, Problems, and Purposes for Different Types of Research
Key Points
References
6 Objectives, Questions, Variables, and Hypotheses
Levels of Abstraction
Purposes, Objectives, and Aims
How to Construct Research Questions
Variables in Quantitative Versus Qualitative Research
Defining Concepts and Operationalizing Variables in Quantitative Studies
Hypotheses
Key Points
References
7 Review of Relevant Literature
Getting Started: Frequently Asked Questions
Developing a Qualitative Research Proposal
Developing a Quantitative Research Proposal
Practical Considerations for Performing a Literature Review
Stages of a Literature Review
Processing the Literature
Writing the Review of Literature
Key Points
References
8 Frameworks
Introduction o ...
The document provides templates for critiquing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research studies. The quantitative template includes sections for evaluating the research problem, hypotheses, literature review, theoretical framework, population and sampling, measurement instruments, data collection and analysis, results, discussion, limitations, implications, and recommendations. The qualitative template contains similar sections tailored for qualitative research, and the mixed methods template combines both quantitative and qualitative elements. The templates are intended to help nurses critically evaluate research to inform their practice.
The document provides a critique of a research article titled "The Use of Personal Digital Assistants at the Point of Care in an Undergraduate Nursing Program". The summary includes:
1) The author credentials are appropriate as the researchers have qualifications related to nursing education and research.
2) The study title clearly describes the topic of exploring the use of personal digital assistants among nursing students.
3) The abstract adequately summarizes the purpose, methods, findings, and conclusions of the study.
4) The introduction presents the problem statement and rationale for the study, but does not state the hypothesis in interrogatory format.
5) The literature review provides an overview but lacks detail and analysis of prior evidence
This document provides an overview of critiquing nursing research. It defines critiquing as the critical evaluation of research studies using specific criteria to make objective judgments. The purpose is to assess strengths and weaknesses. When critiquing, the researcher qualifications, problem statement, literature review, methodology, and findings should be evaluated. Guidelines are provided on how to systematically critique each component of a research study. The presentation emphasizes that critiquing improves research skills and the development of evidence-based practices.
PA 550 Research MethodsWeek 1 - 13Andrew (Andy) Pattison.docxgerardkortney
PA 550:
Research Methods
Week 1 - 1/3
Andrew (Andy) Pattison
S
What is Research?
Why Take a Class in Research Methods?
Evidence-based Argumentation
Induction: learning from the world by observation
The Scientific Method
Mendel & pea pods
Modern medicine, Biochemistry, Physics
Social Science Research
Behavior of people: economics, sociology, anthropology
Public Administration & Public Policy
Do people use more public transit when unemployment rates go up?
Make predictions based on evidence, as opposed to assumptions
Ask questions
Surveys, interviews?
How many people?
Which people?
The challenge to the public manager
School principal, fire chief, emergency manager
Types of Research
Descriptive Research: Who? What? When? How many?
Example:
How much homelessness exists in Ventura County?
Explanatory Research: Why? How?
Example:
Why is there so much homelessness in Ventura County?
Causation & Correlation
Causal Inference: X causes Y
Example:
Will a proposed policy (X) actually reduce homelessness in Ventura County (Y)?
Conditions of Causality:
Temporal Order: X comes before Y
Correlation: There is a pattern
Theory: There is an argument as to why X COULD cause Y
No spuriousness: No other factors (Z) are the actual cause
Direct “Positive” Correlation
As X increases, Y increases
Inverse “Negative” Correlation
As X increases, Y decreases
Car Correlation Examples
PA 550:
Research Methods
Week 1 - 3/3
Andrew (Andy) Pattison
A Broad Outline for the Class
Foundations of research design
Data collection approaches
Interviews, field research, surveys
Data analysis approaches
Quantitative and non-quantitative approaches to analysis
Post-analysis issues
Management of projects and presenting results
Basic Elements and Concepts in Research
Clarifying the Purpose of Research and Evaluation Projects
Conceptualization and Operationalization
Project Objectives
Theory and Prior Work
Understanding What to Study and What to Measure
Unit of Analysis
The entities (objects or events) being examined by a researcher
Variables
A characteristic of a unit of analysis that is not constant but instead varies across individual observed cases
Research Questions and Hypotheses
Asking Research Questions (RQ)
A project’s central RQ helps guide a series of more specific sub-questions
The nature of a core RQ relates to the basic purpose of the project:
Descriptive purpose produces “what” or “how” questions
Explanatory purpose produces causality questions
Writing research Hypotheses
“A proposition indicating how two or more factors are related to one another, and stated in a way that it can be tested with empirical evidence”
Empirical, Generalizable, Plausible, Precise
Approaches or Strategies
Qualitative
Quantitative
Mixed Methods
Ethics and the Research Process
Protection of Human Subjects
The case of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study
The Belmont Report
Institutional Review Boards
Chapter 4: Conducting Preli.
A 15-step model for writing a research proposal.pdfSophia Diaz
This document provides a 15-step model for writing a research proposal. It begins by outlining the purpose of a research proposal and provides examples of key components to include such as an abstract, introduction with literature review, aim and research questions, methodology, and references. The bulk of the document then details each of the 15 steps in the model to developing a strong research proposal, including providing a title, personal details of researchers, abstract, keywords, introduction/literature review, aim and questions, methodology, setting and participants, data collection instruments, data analysis plan, ethics considerations, timetable, resources, and references. The 15-step model is intended to guide researchers, particularly midwives, in systematically planning and writing up their
Measuring the impact of COViD 19 on Mental Health Essay.pdfbkbk37
This document provides instructions and guidelines for writing an 8-page paper analyzing the impact of COVID-19 on mental health. It directs the student to choose one of two provided research articles, critique it using the provided template, and incorporate references to the assigned textbook in the paper. It also provides formatting guidelines, stating the paper should be in APA style with at least 8 pages of content, excluding front matter such as the title page and references.
This document provides instructions for writing an article critique based on two provided research articles about the impact of COVID-19. It outlines that the critique should be at least 8 pages long, in APA format, and should critically analyze the selected article based on the research process. It describes the key components and organization of a research article critique.
Burns and Groves the Practice of Nursing ResearchVannaSchrader3
Burns and Grove's the Practice of Nursing Research
Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence
EDITION 8
Jennifer R. Gray, PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Dean
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, Oklahoma;
Professor Emeritus
College of Nursing and Health Innovation
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas
Susan K. Grove, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC
Professor Emeritus
College of Nursing and Health Innovation
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas;
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Family Practice
Grand Prairie, Texas
Suzanne Sutherland, PhD, RN
Professor Emeritus and Part-Time Lecturer
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, California
Table of Contents
Cover image
Title Page
Inside Front Cover
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Reviewers
Preface
New Content
Student Ancillaries
Instructor Ancillaries
Acknowledgments
Unit One Introduction to Nursing Research
1 Discovering the World of Nursing Research
Definition of Nursing Research
Framework Linking Nursing Research to the World of Nursing
Significance of Research in Building an Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing
Key Points
References
2 Evolution of Research in Building Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Historical Development of Research in Nursing
Methodologies for Developing Research Evidence in Nursing
Classification of Research Methodologies Presented in This Text
Introduction to Best Research Evidence for Practice
Key Points
References
3 Introduction to Quantitative Research
The Scientific Method
Types of Quantitative Research
Applied Versus Basic Research
Rigor in Quantitative Research
Control in Quantitative Research
Control Groups Versus Comparison Groups
Steps of the Quantitative Research Process
Selecting a Research Design
Key Points
References
4 Introduction to Qualitative Research
Perspective of the Qualitative Researcher
Approaches to Qualitative Research
Key Points
References
Unit Two The Research Process
5 Research Problem and Purpose
The Research Problem
The Research Purpose
Sources of Research Problems
To Summarize: How to Decide on a Problem Area and Formulate a Purpose Statement
Examples of Research Topics, Problems, and Purposes for Different Types of Research
Key Points
References
6 Objectives, Questions, Variables, and Hypotheses
Levels of Abstraction
Purposes, Objectives, and Aims
How to Construct Research Questions
Variables in Quantitative Versus Qualitative Research
Defining Concepts and Operationalizing Variables in Quantitative Studies
Hypotheses
Key Points
References
7 Review of Relevant Literature
Getting Started: Frequently Asked Questions
Developing a Qualitative Research Proposal
Developing a Quantitative Research Proposal
Practical Considerations for Performing a Literature Review
Stages of a Literature Review
Processing the Literature
Writing the Review of Literature
Key Points
References
8 Frameworks
Introduction o ...
The document provides templates for critiquing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research studies. The quantitative template includes sections for evaluating the research problem, hypotheses, literature review, theoretical framework, population and sampling, measurement instruments, data collection and analysis, results, discussion, limitations, implications, and recommendations. The qualitative template contains similar sections tailored for qualitative research, and the mixed methods template combines both quantitative and qualitative elements. The templates are intended to help nurses critically evaluate research to inform their practice.
The document provides a critique of a research article titled "The Use of Personal Digital Assistants at the Point of Care in an Undergraduate Nursing Program". The summary includes:
1) The author credentials are appropriate as the researchers have qualifications related to nursing education and research.
2) The study title clearly describes the topic of exploring the use of personal digital assistants among nursing students.
3) The abstract adequately summarizes the purpose, methods, findings, and conclusions of the study.
4) The introduction presents the problem statement and rationale for the study, but does not state the hypothesis in interrogatory format.
5) The literature review provides an overview but lacks detail and analysis of prior evidence
This document provides an overview of critiquing nursing research. It defines critiquing as the critical evaluation of research studies using specific criteria to make objective judgments. The purpose is to assess strengths and weaknesses. When critiquing, the researcher qualifications, problem statement, literature review, methodology, and findings should be evaluated. Guidelines are provided on how to systematically critique each component of a research study. The presentation emphasizes that critiquing improves research skills and the development of evidence-based practices.
PA 550 Research MethodsWeek 1 - 13Andrew (Andy) Pattison.docxgerardkortney
PA 550:
Research Methods
Week 1 - 1/3
Andrew (Andy) Pattison
S
What is Research?
Why Take a Class in Research Methods?
Evidence-based Argumentation
Induction: learning from the world by observation
The Scientific Method
Mendel & pea pods
Modern medicine, Biochemistry, Physics
Social Science Research
Behavior of people: economics, sociology, anthropology
Public Administration & Public Policy
Do people use more public transit when unemployment rates go up?
Make predictions based on evidence, as opposed to assumptions
Ask questions
Surveys, interviews?
How many people?
Which people?
The challenge to the public manager
School principal, fire chief, emergency manager
Types of Research
Descriptive Research: Who? What? When? How many?
Example:
How much homelessness exists in Ventura County?
Explanatory Research: Why? How?
Example:
Why is there so much homelessness in Ventura County?
Causation & Correlation
Causal Inference: X causes Y
Example:
Will a proposed policy (X) actually reduce homelessness in Ventura County (Y)?
Conditions of Causality:
Temporal Order: X comes before Y
Correlation: There is a pattern
Theory: There is an argument as to why X COULD cause Y
No spuriousness: No other factors (Z) are the actual cause
Direct “Positive” Correlation
As X increases, Y increases
Inverse “Negative” Correlation
As X increases, Y decreases
Car Correlation Examples
PA 550:
Research Methods
Week 1 - 3/3
Andrew (Andy) Pattison
A Broad Outline for the Class
Foundations of research design
Data collection approaches
Interviews, field research, surveys
Data analysis approaches
Quantitative and non-quantitative approaches to analysis
Post-analysis issues
Management of projects and presenting results
Basic Elements and Concepts in Research
Clarifying the Purpose of Research and Evaluation Projects
Conceptualization and Operationalization
Project Objectives
Theory and Prior Work
Understanding What to Study and What to Measure
Unit of Analysis
The entities (objects or events) being examined by a researcher
Variables
A characteristic of a unit of analysis that is not constant but instead varies across individual observed cases
Research Questions and Hypotheses
Asking Research Questions (RQ)
A project’s central RQ helps guide a series of more specific sub-questions
The nature of a core RQ relates to the basic purpose of the project:
Descriptive purpose produces “what” or “how” questions
Explanatory purpose produces causality questions
Writing research Hypotheses
“A proposition indicating how two or more factors are related to one another, and stated in a way that it can be tested with empirical evidence”
Empirical, Generalizable, Plausible, Precise
Approaches or Strategies
Qualitative
Quantitative
Mixed Methods
Ethics and the Research Process
Protection of Human Subjects
The case of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study
The Belmont Report
Institutional Review Boards
Chapter 4: Conducting Preli.
A 15-step model for writing a research proposal.pdfSophia Diaz
This document provides a 15-step model for writing a research proposal. It begins by outlining the purpose of a research proposal and provides examples of key components to include such as an abstract, introduction with literature review, aim and research questions, methodology, and references. The bulk of the document then details each of the 15 steps in the model to developing a strong research proposal, including providing a title, personal details of researchers, abstract, keywords, introduction/literature review, aim and questions, methodology, setting and participants, data collection instruments, data analysis plan, ethics considerations, timetable, resources, and references. The 15-step model is intended to guide researchers, particularly midwives, in systematically planning and writing up their
This document provides guidance on how to conduct a critical appraisal or critique of a research report. It emphasizes that a critique requires careful examination of all aspects of a study, including its methodology, analysis, and conclusions. The critique should objectively assess both the strengths and limitations of the research. Key aspects that should be evaluated include the study's design, sampling approach, data collection and analysis methods, and whether ethical standards were upheld. The critique aims to advance scientific knowledge by helping to identify ways future studies could be improved.
The document provides an overview of research methodology in 9 steps:
1. Identifying an area of interest or problem to study.
2. Conducting a literature review to understand previous work.
3. Defining clear objectives based on gaps in knowledge.
4. Developing a methodology to achieve the objectives, including study design.
5. Stating a hypothesis or research question.
6. Establishing the importance and rationale of the study.
7. Creating a detailed methodology plan involving statistics experts.
8. Ensuring valid conclusions can be drawn from the methods.
9. Determining feasibility considering time, resources, and necessary approvals.
(1) Critique Template for a Qualitative StudyNURS 6052Week.docxkatherncarlyle
(1): Critique Template for a Qualitative Study
NURS 6052
Week 6 Assignment: Application: Critiquing Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed Methods Studies (due by Day 7 of Week 7)
Date:
Your name:
Article reference (in APA style):
URL:
What is a critique? Simply stated, a critique is a critical analysis undertaken for some purpose. Nurses critique research for three main reasons: to improve their practice, to broaden their understanding, and to provide a base for the conduct of a study.
When the purpose is to improve practice, nurses must give special consideration to questions such as these:
· Are the research findings appropriate to my practice setting and situation?
· What further research or pilot studies need to be done, if any, before incorporating findings into practice to assure both safety and effectiveness?
· How might a proposed change in practice trigger changes in other aspects of practice?
To help you synthesize your learning throughout this course and prepare you to utilize research in your practice, you will be critiquing a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research study of your choice.
If the article is unavailable in a full-text version through the Walden University Library, you must e-mail the article as a PDF or Word attachment to your Instructor.
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH CRITIQUE
1. Research Issue and Purpose
What is the research question or issue of the referenced study? What is its purpose? (Sometimes ONLY the purpose is stated clearly and the question must be inferred from the introductory discussion of the purpose.)
2. Researcher Pre-understandings
Does the article include a discussion of the researcher’s pre-understandings? What does the article disclose about the researcher’s professional and personal perspectives on the research problem?
3. Literature Review
What is the quality of the literature review? Is the literature review current, relevant? Is there evidence that the author critiqued the literature or merely reported it without critique? Is there an integrated summary of the current knowledge base regarding the research problem, or does the literature review contain opinion or anecdotal articles without any synthesis or summary of the whole? (Sometimes the literature review is incorporated into the introductory section without being explicitly identified.)
4. Theoretical or Conceptual Framework
Is a theoretical or conceptual framework identified? If so, what is it? Is it a nursing framework or one drawn from another discipline? (Sometimes there is no explicitly identified theoretical or conceptual framework; in addition, many “nursing” research studies draw on a “borrowed” framework, e.g., stress, medical pathology, etc.)
5. Participants
Who were the participants? Is the setting or study group adequately described? Is the setting appropriate for the research question? What type of sampling strategy was used? Was it appropriate? Was the sample size adequate? Did t ...
HighFidelity Simulation in Nursing Education for EndofLife Care Essay.pdfsdfghj21
1) The study evaluated the effectiveness of high-fidelity simulation in teaching end-of-life care to undergraduate nursing students.
2) A quasi-experimental study with no control group was conducted on 42 students who completed the Frommelt Attitudes Toward Care of the Dying assessment before and after a high-fidelity simulation experience.
3) Results found statistically significant improved attitudes on 11 of 30 items after the simulation, supporting the hypothesis that high-fidelity simulation can increase positive attitudes towards caring for dying patients.
1. The document discusses different types of research designs used in nursing research, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods designs. It provides guidance on evaluating different designs and their appropriateness for addressing specific research topics or questions.
2. Validity is important when evaluating research and includes statistical conclusion, internal, construct, and external validity. Threats to internal validity can weaken study results.
3. Qualitative research designs are best suited for questions about experiences, views, and reactions. Examples of designs mentioned are phenomenology, grounded theory, and ethnography. Ethical issues must also be considered in qualitative research.
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Starting the Research Process
Formulating a specific, applicable research problem statement is an important step in beginning a research process. The problem statement defines the focus of the research study, dictates what methods and tools will be used, and sets the stage for all subsequent elements of the research process. Because of this, it is necessary to put a great deal of thought into the problem statement to ensure that the rest of the research process will be well planned and appropriate to the problem at hand.
This week’s Discussion asks you to identify evidence-based practice problems that can be addressed using quantitative research methods. Based on the practice problem you select, formulate a quantitative research problem statement. In this Discussion, you are also given the opportunity to evaluate your colleagues’ problem statements. Please refer to this week’s Learning Resources for appropriate and scholarly examples of research problem statements and how they inform the rest of the research process.
To prepare:
Determine a nursing practice problem that is of interest to you and that is appropriate for a quantitative research study.
Note:
You will continue to use this problem in the Discussions over the next several weeks.
Using the Walden Library and other credible sources, locate and read two or three articles that address your practice problem.
(you must cite the articles read in this assignment)
With your practice problem in mind, review the Learning Resources and media presentations focusing on the strategies presented for generating a research problem statement.
Ask yourself: What is the importance of my practice problem to nursing, research, and theory? How might addressing this problem bring about positive social change? How will investigating this problem support evidence-based practice?
By Tomorrow 09/06/17, write a minimum of 550 words in APA format with a minimum of 3 references from the list below which include the level one headings as numbered below:
Post
1) A proposed research problem statement (it has to be related to nursing for example: could be on diabetes, heart failure or more …)
2) Including sufficient information to make your focus clear and explaining how addressing this problem may bring about positive social change.
Required Media
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2011). Research methods for evidence-based practice: Selecting a research topic and developing a hypothesis. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 13 minutes.
In this week’s video, Dr. Leiyu Shi discusses the characteristics of a good research hypothesis and details the steps in developing a hypothesis that can be tested through research.
Laureate Education. (2011). Important events in clinical research history. Retrieved from http://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/CLRA/6100/01/mm/timel.
Running head QUANTITATIVE DESIGNS1Quantitative DesignsStu.docxcharisellington63520
Running head: QUANTITATIVE DESIGNS
1
Quantitative Designs
Student Name Here
Walden University
Quantitative Designs
Provide a brief introduction to your paper here. The title serves as your introductory heading no need for a heading titled “Introduction.”
Two Designs
Select two peer reviewed journal articles that utilized different types of quantitative research designs. Briefly describe each of the designs that you selected. Remember to focus on how the research was done not what was studied. Always provide credit for your sources.
Sampling
Include the types of sampling used in each study to conduct the chosen research methods. Sampling is “how” the researchers recruited participants. What type of sampling method was used? Where and how did the recruitment occur? Who needed to give permission?
Comparison of Designs
Similarities and Differences
Explain two similarities and two differences between the designs you selected. Described the similarities and then discuss the differences.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Describe at least one strength and one limitation of each design. Clearly identify which design has what strength or weakness. Support your points.
Comparison Insights
Describe an insight or conclusion you can draw from the comparison. For example, how might you use the designs? What populations, interventions, or research problems might be better suited for one or the other design?
Ethical, Legal and Socio-Cultural Considerations
Explain any ethical, legal, and socio-cultural considerations that may be relevant for the designs you selected. Remember this section is ethical, legal, and sociocultural so you need to discuss all three. In addition, you need to support your points with scholarly support, such as the ethical code, laws, etc.
Conclusion
Your conclusion section should recap the major points you have made in your work. However, perhaps more importantly, you should interpret what you have written and what the bigger picture is. Remember your paper should be 2 - 3 pages not counting your title page and reference page. Please do not exceed three pages of content.
Save your Application as a ".doc" or ".rtf" file with the filename APP4+your first initial+last name. For example, Sally Ride’s assignment filename would be "APP4SRide". Use the "Submit an Assignment" link, choose the Week 4: Application basket, and then add your Application as an attachment.
References
Always include references. Be sure every reference is in APA format with a hanging indent. Also, every citation should have a reference and vice versa. Use the APA manual, the Citation Guide or some source to verify your format. APA is very specific about punctuation and how elements of the reference are presented.
Running head: QUANTITATIVE DESIGNS
1
Quantitative Designs
Cynthia Morris
Walden University
Quantitative Designs
The two most common sources of information using qualitative research are interviews and sampling methods
. Int.
The research paper has developed over the past three centuries into a tool to communicate the results of scientific inquiry.
The ability to accurately describe ideas, protocols/procedures, and outcomes are the pillars of scientific writing.
Nurse Staffing Issues Evidence Based Practice Discussion.pdfbkbk37
This document provides information and guidelines for a qualitative critique paper assignment. Students are instructed to select a qualitative research article related to their PICO question and critique it using specific criteria. The criteria include describing the phenomenon of interest, purpose and methodology, literature review, sample, data collection/analysis, results, and implications for practice. Guidelines are provided for formatting the paper in APA style and grading rubric is included.
This workshop is meant to be an introduction to the systematic review process. Further information about systematic reviews was available through a research guide. http://libguides.ucalgary.ca/content.php?pid=593664
Critiquing research studies and articles is one of the method to improve the quality of research projects and it is also a method to learn research methodology for beginners.
This document discusses key aspects of research methodology, including defining research, the research process, literature reviews, and evaluating different types of research studies. It outlines the main steps in conducting a literature review, including defining the scope, constructing the review, and integrating themes and identifying gaps. It also provides guidance on evaluating different types of research studies based on their objectives and the types of evidence they can provide.
The document discusses research methodology for a study on improving 4th grade students' ability to solve math word problems. It proposes using action research with both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Quantitative data will be collected before and after an intervention to measure students' growth. Qualitative data, such as an anonymous survey, will gather students' responses about the benefits of methods taught. The research aims to effectively improve students' understanding of word problems and determine the perceived benefits of using a graphic organizer strategy.
The document provides an overview of literature reviews and systematic reviews. It discusses the key elements and steps in conducting a traditional narrative literature review, including developing a problem statement, searching literature databases and the internet, organizing search results, and critically reading and analyzing findings. It then contrasts systematic reviews as being more rigorous, focused on a single question, and aimed at limiting bias through comprehensive and explicit search strategies, criterion-based selection of studies, and quantitative data synthesis. The document outlines the main steps in conducting a systematic review, from developing a focused question and protocol to locating relevant information from various sources and managing the data.
This document provides guidelines for writing a research critique assignment. Students are instructed to choose a primary research study related to nursing or medicine and write a 4-6 page critique evaluating the validity, relevance, and implications of the study. The critique should include sections that describe the research problem and purpose, review the literature, identify the theoretical framework and variables, analyze the methodology and data analysis, summarize conclusions and implications, and determine if findings can be generalized. A properly formatted APA research critique with the full study attached is required for the assignment.
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1
Concept and statistics (Referencias)
The more items, the more serious
Which is Why is it important?
At the end of the introduction say the purpose ...
Significance of the Practice Problem
Here he said he has to show that work is extremely important, that's why we're doing it.
What
As
When
Where
Research Question
PICOT Question + OBJETIVOS
Objectives: 3 objectives
Steps to answer the question, show how you answer the question.
Theoretical Framework
It's 2 theories
He says here is to choose any theory from those nurse Example Callista Roy. .or the others
And another theory that is NOT nursing, can be psychology ,,Freud,Erickson ....
And explain how these relate
Synthesis of the Literature
He wants 20 articles
According to Author such and collaborators ... Say
who studied? ,
showing chose
what a result
There are 20 paragraphs .... and everyone has to say about the article
Author, anus, type of study, #de sample and result ....
Practice Recommendations
In the end in the articles we recommend something, of each of the 20 articles, therefore it would be 10- 20 recommendations, because some articles may match.
Example Kirenia and Michel proposed this... without matching..
Project Description
THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING
Write this the same, putting it like this,
This project will be completed through a literature review. This will be carried out through Google Scholar, CINHAL, Ana G. Mendez Virtual Libraries, WorldCat, PubMed, Internet database. The research will be peer reviewed. A minimum 30 articles of no more than 5 years will be reviewed. I will use some keywords for my search like: Probiotic, Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, ICU, conventional methods.
The results obtained from the study will contribute to determine if the probiotic use in prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia is more effective than the conventional method, with a more cost-effective result.
All information collected in this review will be kept in a locked dresser in the principal investigator's office for a period of 5 years. Both, the principal investigator and the mentor will have access to this material. After this time (5 years), the data will be eliminated with a paper shredder and discarded.
Project Evaluation Results
Summarize tables with all citation will be presented in appendix A&B; appendix A will be used for the summary of primary research evidence, and appendix B will be used for the summary of the systematic reviews.
Appendix A will include the citation, question or hypothesis, and theoretical foundation, research designated and sample size, key findings, recommendations or implications, and level of evidence, of each article. Appendix B will include citations, question, search strategy, inclusion/exclusion criteria, data, extraction and analysi.
Framework for Program Development and EvaluationReference.docxhanneloremccaffery
Framework for Program Development and Evaluation
Reference: Comeau, J. (2011). Framework for program development and evaluation.Unpublished, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN.
L i c e n s e d u n d e r a C r e a t i v e C o m m o n s A t t r i b u t i o n 3 . 0 L i c e n s e .
1. Understand and analyze qualitative program evaluation design.
2. Compare and contrast experimental and quasi-experimental designs.
3. Analyze pretest-posttest designs.
4. Communicate through writing that is concise, balanced, and logically organized.
Unit 3 - Program Evaluation: Qualitative Research Design
INTRODUCTION
This unit focuses on qualitative evaluation design, data collection methods, and evaluating program
effectiveness. Additionally, you will apply this knowledge to a real-world program evaluation.
OBJECTIVES
To successfully complete this learning unit, you will be expected to:
U03S1] Studies - Multimedia and Readings (Complete the following):
• Framework for Program Development and Evaluation view the flow chart/transcript
• Writing an Action Research Dissertation: Part One view the media/transcript
• Writing an Action Research Dissertation: Part Two view the media/transcript
The Writing an Action Research Dissertation media pieces will help you to understand the
academic writing standards for your doctoral program. You are expected to be proficient in this
type of writing by the end of your program. By using the advice and guidance of the media, you can
refine your academic writing and improve your success in this course and throughout your
program.
• Read Chapter 5 - Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement text
o Pay attention to question 7 on page 221. The content this question addresses will be
releant for the first discussion in this unit.
• Read Moore and Tananis's 2009 article, "Measuring Change in a Short-Term
Educational Program Using a Retrospective Pretest Design," from American Journal of
Evaluation, volume 30, issue 2, pages 189–202.
o Pay attention to the research design and data collection methods in this study. You
will be analyzing them for two upcoming assignments, one in this unit and the
other in Unit 5.
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[U03A1] Unit 3 Assignment 1 - Program Evaluation: Analysis of Study Design
Using what you have learned through the readings and discussions up to this point in the course, read and analyze the 2009
journal article "Measuring Change in a Short-Term Educational Program Using a Retrospective Pretest Design" by Moore
and Tananis. After you have finished your reading of the article, formalize your analysis by addressing the following:
• Identify the research design that was employed in the Moore and Tananis study.
• Explain whether the research design is experimental or quasi-experimental. Support your explanation by
comparing and contrasting characteristics between the two types of designs.
◦ Make sure ...
Stepby-step guide to critiquingresearch. Part 1 quantitati.docxsusanschei
Step'by-step guide to critiquing
research. Part 1: quantitative research
Michaei Coughian, Patricia Cronin, Frances Ryan
Abstract
When caring for patients it is essential that nurses are using the
current best practice. To determine what this is, nurses must be able
to read research critically. But for many qualified and student nurses
the terminology used in research can be difficult to understand
thus making critical reading even more daunting. It is imperative
in nursing that care has its foundations in sound research and it is
essential that all nurses have the ability to critically appraise research
to identify what is best practice. This article is a step-by step-approach
to critiquing quantitative research to help nurses demystify the
process and decode the terminology.
Key words: Quantitative research
methodologies
Review process • Research
]or many qualified nurses and nursing students
research is research, and it is often quite difficult
to grasp what others are referring to when they
discuss the limitations and or strengths within
a research study. Research texts and journals refer to
critiquing the literature, critical analysis, reviewing the
literature, evaluation and appraisal of the literature which
are in essence the same thing (Bassett and Bassett, 2003).
Terminology in research can be confusing for the novice
research reader where a term like 'random' refers to an
organized manner of selecting items or participants, and the
word 'significance' is applied to a degree of chance. Thus
the aim of this article is to take a step-by-step approach to
critiquing research in an attempt to help nurses demystify
the process and decode the terminology.
When caring for patients it is essential that nurses are
using the current best practice. To determine what this is
nurses must be able to read research. The adage 'All that
glitters is not gold' is also true in research. Not all research
is of the same quality or of a high standard and therefore
nurses should not simply take research at face value simply
because it has been published (Cullum and Droogan, 1999;
Rolit and Beck, 2006). Critiquing is a systematic method of
Michael Coughlan, Patricia Cronin and Frances Ryan are Lecturers,
School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dubhn, Trinity
College, Dublin
Accepted for publication: March 2007
appraising the strengths and limitations of a piece of research
in order to determine its credibility and/or its applicability
to practice (Valente, 2003). Seeking only limitations in a
study is criticism and critiquing and criticism are not the
same (Burns and Grove, 1997). A critique is an impersonal
evaluation of the strengths and limitations of the research
being reviewed and should not be seen as a disparagement
of the researchers ability. Neither should it be regarded as
a jousting match between the researcher and the reviewer.
Burns and Grove (1999) call this an 'intellectual critique'
in that it is not the creator but the creati.
This document outlines the key phases of the research process, including the conceptual phase, design and planning phase, empirical and analytic phase, and dissemination phase. It discusses developing a research problem, reviewing relevant literature, formulating hypotheses and theoretical/conceptual frameworks, and defining key terms. The conceptual phase focuses on identifying a research problem, reviewing related literature, developing hypotheses and frameworks to guide the study, and defining important concepts and variables.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist and philosopher born in 1803 who is considered the father of American literature. He developed the philosophy of transcendentalism and emphasized nonconformity, self-reliance, and finding inspiration from nature. Emerson had a profound influence on writers like Thoreau, Whitman, Hawthorne, Poe, and Dickinson and developed a complicated relationship with Thoreau as his former student and friend.
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This document provides guidance on how to conduct a critical appraisal or critique of a research report. It emphasizes that a critique requires careful examination of all aspects of a study, including its methodology, analysis, and conclusions. The critique should objectively assess both the strengths and limitations of the research. Key aspects that should be evaluated include the study's design, sampling approach, data collection and analysis methods, and whether ethical standards were upheld. The critique aims to advance scientific knowledge by helping to identify ways future studies could be improved.
The document provides an overview of research methodology in 9 steps:
1. Identifying an area of interest or problem to study.
2. Conducting a literature review to understand previous work.
3. Defining clear objectives based on gaps in knowledge.
4. Developing a methodology to achieve the objectives, including study design.
5. Stating a hypothesis or research question.
6. Establishing the importance and rationale of the study.
7. Creating a detailed methodology plan involving statistics experts.
8. Ensuring valid conclusions can be drawn from the methods.
9. Determining feasibility considering time, resources, and necessary approvals.
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(1): Critique Template for a Qualitative Study
NURS 6052
Week 6 Assignment: Application: Critiquing Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed Methods Studies (due by Day 7 of Week 7)
Date:
Your name:
Article reference (in APA style):
URL:
What is a critique? Simply stated, a critique is a critical analysis undertaken for some purpose. Nurses critique research for three main reasons: to improve their practice, to broaden their understanding, and to provide a base for the conduct of a study.
When the purpose is to improve practice, nurses must give special consideration to questions such as these:
· Are the research findings appropriate to my practice setting and situation?
· What further research or pilot studies need to be done, if any, before incorporating findings into practice to assure both safety and effectiveness?
· How might a proposed change in practice trigger changes in other aspects of practice?
To help you synthesize your learning throughout this course and prepare you to utilize research in your practice, you will be critiquing a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research study of your choice.
If the article is unavailable in a full-text version through the Walden University Library, you must e-mail the article as a PDF or Word attachment to your Instructor.
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH CRITIQUE
1. Research Issue and Purpose
What is the research question or issue of the referenced study? What is its purpose? (Sometimes ONLY the purpose is stated clearly and the question must be inferred from the introductory discussion of the purpose.)
2. Researcher Pre-understandings
Does the article include a discussion of the researcher’s pre-understandings? What does the article disclose about the researcher’s professional and personal perspectives on the research problem?
3. Literature Review
What is the quality of the literature review? Is the literature review current, relevant? Is there evidence that the author critiqued the literature or merely reported it without critique? Is there an integrated summary of the current knowledge base regarding the research problem, or does the literature review contain opinion or anecdotal articles without any synthesis or summary of the whole? (Sometimes the literature review is incorporated into the introductory section without being explicitly identified.)
4. Theoretical or Conceptual Framework
Is a theoretical or conceptual framework identified? If so, what is it? Is it a nursing framework or one drawn from another discipline? (Sometimes there is no explicitly identified theoretical or conceptual framework; in addition, many “nursing” research studies draw on a “borrowed” framework, e.g., stress, medical pathology, etc.)
5. Participants
Who were the participants? Is the setting or study group adequately described? Is the setting appropriate for the research question? What type of sampling strategy was used? Was it appropriate? Was the sample size adequate? Did t ...
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2) A quasi-experimental study with no control group was conducted on 42 students who completed the Frommelt Attitudes Toward Care of the Dying assessment before and after a high-fidelity simulation experience.
3) Results found statistically significant improved attitudes on 11 of 30 items after the simulation, supporting the hypothesis that high-fidelity simulation can increase positive attitudes towards caring for dying patients.
1. The document discusses different types of research designs used in nursing research, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods designs. It provides guidance on evaluating different designs and their appropriateness for addressing specific research topics or questions.
2. Validity is important when evaluating research and includes statistical conclusion, internal, construct, and external validity. Threats to internal validity can weaken study results.
3. Qualitative research designs are best suited for questions about experiences, views, and reactions. Examples of designs mentioned are phenomenology, grounded theory, and ethnography. Ethical issues must also be considered in qualitative research.
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Starting the Research Process
Formulating a specific, applicable research problem statement is an important step in beginning a research process. The problem statement defines the focus of the research study, dictates what methods and tools will be used, and sets the stage for all subsequent elements of the research process. Because of this, it is necessary to put a great deal of thought into the problem statement to ensure that the rest of the research process will be well planned and appropriate to the problem at hand.
This week’s Discussion asks you to identify evidence-based practice problems that can be addressed using quantitative research methods. Based on the practice problem you select, formulate a quantitative research problem statement. In this Discussion, you are also given the opportunity to evaluate your colleagues’ problem statements. Please refer to this week’s Learning Resources for appropriate and scholarly examples of research problem statements and how they inform the rest of the research process.
To prepare:
Determine a nursing practice problem that is of interest to you and that is appropriate for a quantitative research study.
Note:
You will continue to use this problem in the Discussions over the next several weeks.
Using the Walden Library and other credible sources, locate and read two or three articles that address your practice problem.
(you must cite the articles read in this assignment)
With your practice problem in mind, review the Learning Resources and media presentations focusing on the strategies presented for generating a research problem statement.
Ask yourself: What is the importance of my practice problem to nursing, research, and theory? How might addressing this problem bring about positive social change? How will investigating this problem support evidence-based practice?
By Tomorrow 09/06/17, write a minimum of 550 words in APA format with a minimum of 3 references from the list below which include the level one headings as numbered below:
Post
1) A proposed research problem statement (it has to be related to nursing for example: could be on diabetes, heart failure or more …)
2) Including sufficient information to make your focus clear and explaining how addressing this problem may bring about positive social change.
Required Media
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2011). Research methods for evidence-based practice: Selecting a research topic and developing a hypothesis. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 13 minutes.
In this week’s video, Dr. Leiyu Shi discusses the characteristics of a good research hypothesis and details the steps in developing a hypothesis that can be tested through research.
Laureate Education. (2011). Important events in clinical research history. Retrieved from http://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/CLRA/6100/01/mm/timel.
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Running head: QUANTITATIVE DESIGNS
1
Quantitative Designs
Student Name Here
Walden University
Quantitative Designs
Provide a brief introduction to your paper here. The title serves as your introductory heading no need for a heading titled “Introduction.”
Two Designs
Select two peer reviewed journal articles that utilized different types of quantitative research designs. Briefly describe each of the designs that you selected. Remember to focus on how the research was done not what was studied. Always provide credit for your sources.
Sampling
Include the types of sampling used in each study to conduct the chosen research methods. Sampling is “how” the researchers recruited participants. What type of sampling method was used? Where and how did the recruitment occur? Who needed to give permission?
Comparison of Designs
Similarities and Differences
Explain two similarities and two differences between the designs you selected. Described the similarities and then discuss the differences.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Describe at least one strength and one limitation of each design. Clearly identify which design has what strength or weakness. Support your points.
Comparison Insights
Describe an insight or conclusion you can draw from the comparison. For example, how might you use the designs? What populations, interventions, or research problems might be better suited for one or the other design?
Ethical, Legal and Socio-Cultural Considerations
Explain any ethical, legal, and socio-cultural considerations that may be relevant for the designs you selected. Remember this section is ethical, legal, and sociocultural so you need to discuss all three. In addition, you need to support your points with scholarly support, such as the ethical code, laws, etc.
Conclusion
Your conclusion section should recap the major points you have made in your work. However, perhaps more importantly, you should interpret what you have written and what the bigger picture is. Remember your paper should be 2 - 3 pages not counting your title page and reference page. Please do not exceed three pages of content.
Save your Application as a ".doc" or ".rtf" file with the filename APP4+your first initial+last name. For example, Sally Ride’s assignment filename would be "APP4SRide". Use the "Submit an Assignment" link, choose the Week 4: Application basket, and then add your Application as an attachment.
References
Always include references. Be sure every reference is in APA format with a hanging indent. Also, every citation should have a reference and vice versa. Use the APA manual, the Citation Guide or some source to verify your format. APA is very specific about punctuation and how elements of the reference are presented.
Running head: QUANTITATIVE DESIGNS
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Quantitative Designs
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Quantitative Designs
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The research paper has developed over the past three centuries into a tool to communicate the results of scientific inquiry.
The ability to accurately describe ideas, protocols/procedures, and outcomes are the pillars of scientific writing.
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This document provides information and guidelines for a qualitative critique paper assignment. Students are instructed to select a qualitative research article related to their PICO question and critique it using specific criteria. The criteria include describing the phenomenon of interest, purpose and methodology, literature review, sample, data collection/analysis, results, and implications for practice. Guidelines are provided for formatting the paper in APA style and grading rubric is included.
This workshop is meant to be an introduction to the systematic review process. Further information about systematic reviews was available through a research guide. http://libguides.ucalgary.ca/content.php?pid=593664
Critiquing research studies and articles is one of the method to improve the quality of research projects and it is also a method to learn research methodology for beginners.
This document discusses key aspects of research methodology, including defining research, the research process, literature reviews, and evaluating different types of research studies. It outlines the main steps in conducting a literature review, including defining the scope, constructing the review, and integrating themes and identifying gaps. It also provides guidance on evaluating different types of research studies based on their objectives and the types of evidence they can provide.
The document discusses research methodology for a study on improving 4th grade students' ability to solve math word problems. It proposes using action research with both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Quantitative data will be collected before and after an intervention to measure students' growth. Qualitative data, such as an anonymous survey, will gather students' responses about the benefits of methods taught. The research aims to effectively improve students' understanding of word problems and determine the perceived benefits of using a graphic organizer strategy.
The document provides an overview of literature reviews and systematic reviews. It discusses the key elements and steps in conducting a traditional narrative literature review, including developing a problem statement, searching literature databases and the internet, organizing search results, and critically reading and analyzing findings. It then contrasts systematic reviews as being more rigorous, focused on a single question, and aimed at limiting bias through comprehensive and explicit search strategies, criterion-based selection of studies, and quantitative data synthesis. The document outlines the main steps in conducting a systematic review, from developing a focused question and protocol to locating relevant information from various sources and managing the data.
This document provides guidelines for writing a research critique assignment. Students are instructed to choose a primary research study related to nursing or medicine and write a 4-6 page critique evaluating the validity, relevance, and implications of the study. The critique should include sections that describe the research problem and purpose, review the literature, identify the theoretical framework and variables, analyze the methodology and data analysis, summarize conclusions and implications, and determine if findings can be generalized. A properly formatted APA research critique with the full study attached is required for the assignment.
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The more items, the more serious
Which is Why is it important?
At the end of the introduction say the purpose ...
Significance of the Practice Problem
Here he said he has to show that work is extremely important, that's why we're doing it.
What
As
When
Where
Research Question
PICOT Question + OBJETIVOS
Objectives: 3 objectives
Steps to answer the question, show how you answer the question.
Theoretical Framework
It's 2 theories
He says here is to choose any theory from those nurse Example Callista Roy. .or the others
And another theory that is NOT nursing, can be psychology ,,Freud,Erickson ....
And explain how these relate
Synthesis of the Literature
He wants 20 articles
According to Author such and collaborators ... Say
who studied? ,
showing chose
what a result
There are 20 paragraphs .... and everyone has to say about the article
Author, anus, type of study, #de sample and result ....
Practice Recommendations
In the end in the articles we recommend something, of each of the 20 articles, therefore it would be 10- 20 recommendations, because some articles may match.
Example Kirenia and Michel proposed this... without matching..
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This project will be completed through a literature review. This will be carried out through Google Scholar, CINHAL, Ana G. Mendez Virtual Libraries, WorldCat, PubMed, Internet database. The research will be peer reviewed. A minimum 30 articles of no more than 5 years will be reviewed. I will use some keywords for my search like: Probiotic, Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, ICU, conventional methods.
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Project Evaluation Results
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L i c e n s e d u n d e r a C r e a t i v e C o m m o n s A t t r i b u t i o n 3 . 0 L i c e n s e .
1. Understand and analyze qualitative program evaluation design.
2. Compare and contrast experimental and quasi-experimental designs.
3. Analyze pretest-posttest designs.
4. Communicate through writing that is concise, balanced, and logically organized.
Unit 3 - Program Evaluation: Qualitative Research Design
INTRODUCTION
This unit focuses on qualitative evaluation design, data collection methods, and evaluating program
effectiveness. Additionally, you will apply this knowledge to a real-world program evaluation.
OBJECTIVES
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• Framework for Program Development and Evaluation view the flow chart/transcript
• Writing an Action Research Dissertation: Part One view the media/transcript
• Writing an Action Research Dissertation: Part Two view the media/transcript
The Writing an Action Research Dissertation media pieces will help you to understand the
academic writing standards for your doctoral program. You are expected to be proficient in this
type of writing by the end of your program. By using the advice and guidance of the media, you can
refine your academic writing and improve your success in this course and throughout your
program.
• Read Chapter 5 - Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement text
o Pay attention to question 7 on page 221. The content this question addresses will be
releant for the first discussion in this unit.
• Read Moore and Tananis's 2009 article, "Measuring Change in a Short-Term
Educational Program Using a Retrospective Pretest Design," from American Journal of
Evaluation, volume 30, issue 2, pages 189–202.
o Pay attention to the research design and data collection methods in this study. You
will be analyzing them for two upcoming assignments, one in this unit and the
other in Unit 5.
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[U03A1] Unit 3 Assignment 1 - Program Evaluation: Analysis of Study Design
Using what you have learned through the readings and discussions up to this point in the course, read and analyze the 2009
journal article "Measuring Change in a Short-Term Educational Program Using a Retrospective Pretest Design" by Moore
and Tananis. After you have finished your reading of the article, formalize your analysis by addressing the following:
• Identify the research design that was employed in the Moore and Tananis study.
• Explain whether the research design is experimental or quasi-experimental. Support your explanation by
comparing and contrasting characteristics between the two types of designs.
◦ Make sure ...
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Step'by-step guide to critiquing
research. Part 1: quantitative research
Michaei Coughian, Patricia Cronin, Frances Ryan
Abstract
When caring for patients it is essential that nurses are using the
current best practice. To determine what this is, nurses must be able
to read research critically. But for many qualified and student nurses
the terminology used in research can be difficult to understand
thus making critical reading even more daunting. It is imperative
in nursing that care has its foundations in sound research and it is
essential that all nurses have the ability to critically appraise research
to identify what is best practice. This article is a step-by step-approach
to critiquing quantitative research to help nurses demystify the
process and decode the terminology.
Key words: Quantitative research
methodologies
Review process • Research
]or many qualified nurses and nursing students
research is research, and it is often quite difficult
to grasp what others are referring to when they
discuss the limitations and or strengths within
a research study. Research texts and journals refer to
critiquing the literature, critical analysis, reviewing the
literature, evaluation and appraisal of the literature which
are in essence the same thing (Bassett and Bassett, 2003).
Terminology in research can be confusing for the novice
research reader where a term like 'random' refers to an
organized manner of selecting items or participants, and the
word 'significance' is applied to a degree of chance. Thus
the aim of this article is to take a step-by-step approach to
critiquing research in an attempt to help nurses demystify
the process and decode the terminology.
When caring for patients it is essential that nurses are
using the current best practice. To determine what this is
nurses must be able to read research. The adage 'All that
glitters is not gold' is also true in research. Not all research
is of the same quality or of a high standard and therefore
nurses should not simply take research at face value simply
because it has been published (Cullum and Droogan, 1999;
Rolit and Beck, 2006). Critiquing is a systematic method of
Michael Coughlan, Patricia Cronin and Frances Ryan are Lecturers,
School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dubhn, Trinity
College, Dublin
Accepted for publication: March 2007
appraising the strengths and limitations of a piece of research
in order to determine its credibility and/or its applicability
to practice (Valente, 2003). Seeking only limitations in a
study is criticism and critiquing and criticism are not the
same (Burns and Grove, 1997). A critique is an impersonal
evaluation of the strengths and limitations of the research
being reviewed and should not be seen as a disparagement
of the researchers ability. Neither should it be regarded as
a jousting match between the researcher and the reviewer.
Burns and Grove (1999) call this an 'intellectual critique'
in that it is not the creator but the creati.
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hment_7Unformatted Attachment PreviewArticle Critique and EBP project Assignments The
article critique assignment is based on the notion that not all published research is
scientifically sound and that all study findings are not absolute and true. In the critique
assignment, you will choose a research study on a familiar topic and compare and comment
on the various sections of the study based on the ideal steps of the research process. In EBP
project, rather than using a single research study, EBP requires that multiple related studies
be correlated for a sum of evidence. You will be required to critically appraise and use at
least 3 research studies per group for the project. The quality of a research lies within all
stages of the study or research process. No research study is without strengths and
weaknesses. Critique should be balanced as you identify both strengths and weaknesses.
According to Vance, Talley, Azuero, Pearce, and Christian (2013), critiquing judges the
integrity and usefulness of the evidence and conclusions made in an article to ensure that
research is meeting the goal of informing practice and theory. Similarly, Burns and Grove
(2012) noted that research critique is a careful examination of all aspects of a study to judge
merits, limitations, meaning, and significance. When completing the critique assignment,
note that you’re critiquing with comments based on the logical steps of the research
process. Critique process for quantitative studies include: Phase 1—Comprehension, Phase
2—Comparison, Phase 3—Analysis, Phase 4—Evaluation. Comprehension: Read the article
carefully and highlight each step of the research process within the article. Comparison and
analysis: With the knowledge of each step of the research process (that will be discussed
over the semester) examine and compare the extent to which the researcher followed the
2. rules for an ideal study by examining parts of the study for accuracy, completeness, and
organization, then analyze the logical links among the steps of the study. Evaluation:
Involves determining the meaning and significance of the study by examining the links
among the study process, study findings, and previous studies. As noted in the critic process
of one of the Jones and Bartlett publisher’s textbook, in the same way, another general rule
includes: a. Read the entire study carefully b. Examine the organization and perspectives c.
Highlight each step of the research process d. Bowie State University Measuring the impact
of COViD 19 on Mental Health EssayIdentify the strengths and weaknesses objectively. e.
Determine how well the study followed the rules of the ideal study f. Consider the
applicability of the research results to practice. Vance, D.E., Talley, M., Azuero, A., Pearce,
P.F., Christian, B.J. (2013). Conducting an article critique for a quantitative research study:
perspectives for doctoral students and other novice readers. Nursing: Research and
Reviews, 3, 67-75. Burns and Grove’s the Practice of Nursing Research Appraisal, Synthesis,
and Generation of Evidence EDITION 8 Jennifer R. Gray, PhD, RN, FAAN Associate Dean
College of Natural and Health Sciences Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, Oklahoma;
Professor Emeritus College of Nursing and Health Innovation The University of Texas at
Arlington Arlington, Texas Susan K. Grove, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC Professor Emeritus
College of Nursing and Health Innovation The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington,
Texas; Adult Nurse Practitioner Family Practice Grand Prairie, Texas Suzanne Sutherland,
PhD, RN Professor Emeritus and Part-Time Lecturer California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, California Table of Contents Cover image Title Page Inside Front Cover
Copyright Dedication Contributors Reviewers Preface New Content Student Ancillaries
Instructor Ancillaries Acknowledgments Unit One Introduction to Nursing Research 1
Discovering the World of Nursing Research Definition of Nursing Research Framework
Linking Nursing Research to the World of Nursing Significance of Research in Building an
Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing Key Points References 2 Evolution of Research in
Building Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Historical Development of Research in Nursing
Methodologies for Developing Research Evidence in Nursing Classification of Research
Methodologies Presented in This Text Introduction to Best Research Evidence for Practice
Key Points References 3 Introduction to Quantitative Research The Scientific Method Types
of Quantitative Research Applied Versus Basic Research Rigor in Quantitative Research
Control in Quantitative Research Control Groups Versus Comparison Groups Steps of the
Quantitative Research Process Selecting a Research Design Key Points References 4
Introduction to Qualitative Research Perspective of the Qualitative Researcher Approaches
to Qualitative Research Key Points References Unit Two The Research Process 5 Research
Problem and Purpose The Research Problem The Research Purpose Sources of Research
Problems To Summarize: How to Decide on a Problem Area and Formulate a Purpose
Statement Examples of Research Topics, Problems, and Purposes for Different Types of
Research Key Points References 6 Objectives, Questions, Variables, and Hypotheses Levels
of Abstraction Purposes, Objectives, and Aims How to Construct Research Questions
Variables in Quantitative Versus Qualitative Research Defining Concepts and
Operationalizing Variables in Quantitative Studies Hypotheses Key Points References 7
Review of Relevant Literature Getting Started: Frequently Asked Questions Developing a
3. Qualitative Research Proposal Developing a Quantitative Research Proposal Practical
Considerations for Performing a Literature Review Stages of a Literature Review Processing
the Literature Writing the Review of Literature Key Points References 8 Frameworks
Introduction of Terms Understanding Concepts Examining Statements Grand Theories
Middle-Range Theories Appraising Theories and Research Frameworks Developing a
Research Framework for Study Key Points References 9 Ethics in Research Historical Events
Affecting the Development of Ethical Codes and Regulations Early U.S. Government
Research Regulations Standards for Privacy for Research Data Protection of Human Rights
Balancing Benefits and Risks for a Study Human Subject Protection in Genomics Research
Obtaining Informed Consent Institutional Review Research Misconduct Animals as Research
Subjects Key Points References 10 Quantitative Methodology Concepts Relevant to
Quantitative Research Designs Design Validity for Noninterventional Research Descriptive
Research and Its Designs Correlational Designs Key Points References 11 Quantitative
Methodology Concepts Relevant to Interventional Research Design Validity for
Interventional Research Categorizing and Naming Research Designs Experimental Designs
Quasi-Experimental Designs Maintaining Consistency in Interventional Research
Algorithms of Research Design Key Points References 12 Qualitative Research Methods
Clinical Context and Research Problems Literature Review for Qualitative Studies
Theoretical Frameworks Research Objectives or Questions Obtaining Research Participants
Data Collection Methods Electronically Mediated Data Transcribing Recorded Data Data
Management Data Analysis Methods Specific to Qualitative Approaches Key Points
References 13 Outcomes Research Current Status of Outcomes Research Theoretical Basis
of Outcomes Research Structure and Process Versus Outcome in Today’s Healthcare and
Outcomes Research Critical Paths or Pathways Federal Government Involvement in
Outcomes Research Nongovernmental Involvement in Outcomes Research Outcomes
Research and Evidence-Based Practice Methodological Considerations for Outcomes Studies
The Specific Designs of Outcomes Research Key Points References 14 Mixed Methods
Research Philosophical Foundations Overview of Mixed Methods Designs Challenges of
Mixed Methods Designs Critically Appraising Mixed Methods Designs Key Points References
15 Sampling Sampling Theory Probability (Random) Sampling Methods Nonprobability
(Nonrandom) Sampling Methods Commonly Applied in Quantitative and Outcomes
Research Nonprobability Sampling Methods Commonly Applied in Qualitative and Mixed
Methods Research Sample Size in Quantitative Research Sample Size in Qualitative Research
Research Settings Recruiting and Retaining Research Participants Key Points References 16
Measurement Concepts Directness of Measurement Measurement Error Levels of
Measurement Reference Testing Measurement Reliability Validity Accuracy, Precision, and
Error of Physiological Measures Sensitivity, Specificity, and Likelihood Ratios Key Points
References 17 Measurement Methods Used in Developing Evidence-Based Practice
Physiological Measurement Observational Measurement Interviews Questionnaires Scales
Q-Sort Methodology Delphi Technique Diaries Measurement Using Existing Databases
Selection of an Existing Instrument Constructing Scales Translating a Scale to Another
Language Key Points References Unit Three Putting It All Together for Evidence-Based
Health Care 18 Critical Appraisal of Nursing Studies Evolution of Critical Appraisal of
4. Research in Nursing When Are Critical Appraisals of Research Implemented in Nursing?
Bowie State University Measuring the impact of COViD 19 on Mental Health EssayNurses’
Expertise in Critical Appraisal of Research Critical Appraisal Process for Quantitative
Research Critical Appraisal Process for Qualitative Studies Key Points References 19
Evidence Synthesis and Strategies for Implementing Evidence-Based Practice Benefits and
Barriers Related to Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Guidelines for Synthesizing Research
Evidence Models to Promote Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Implementing Evidence-
Based Guidelines in Practice Evidence-Based Practice Centers Introduction to Translational
Research Key Points References Unit Four Collecting and Analyzing Data, Determining
Outcomes, and Disseminating Research 20 Collecting and Managing Data Study Protocol
Factors Influencing Data Collection Preparation for Data Collection Pilot Study Role of the
Researcher During the Study Research/Researcher Support Serendipity Key Points
References 21 Introduction to Statistical Analysis Concepts of Statistical Theory Types of
Statistics Practical Aspects of Statistical Analysis Choosing Appropriate Statistical
Procedures for a Study Key Points References 22 Using Statistics to Describe Variables
Using Statistics to Summarize Data Using Statistics to Explore Deviations in the Data Key
Points References 23 Using Statistics to Examine Relationships Scatter Diagrams Bivariate
Correlational Analysis Bland and Altman Plots Factor Analysis Key Points References 24
Using Statistics to Predict Simple Linear Regression Multiple Regression Odds Ratio Logistic
Regression Cox Proportional Hazards Regression Key Points References 25 Using Statistics
to Determine Differences Choosing Parametric Versus Nonparametric Statistics to
Determine Differences t-Tests One-Way Analysis of Variance Pearson Chi-Square Test Key
Points References 26 Interpreting Research Outcomes Example Study Identification of
Study Findings Identification of Limitations Through Examination of Design Validity
Generalizing the Findings Considering Implications for Practice, Theory, and Knowledge
Suggesting Further Research Forming Final Conclusions Key Points References 27
Disseminating Research Findings Components of a Research Report Types of Research
Reports Audiences for Communication of Research Findings Strategies for Presentation and
Publication of Research Findings Key Points References Unit Five Proposing and Seeking
Funding for Research 28 Writing Research Proposals Writing a Research Proposal Types of
Research Proposals Contents of Student Proposals Seeking Approval for a Study Example
Quantitative Research Proposal Key Points References 29 Seeking Funding for Research
Building a Program of Research Building Capital Identifying Funding Sources Submitting a
Proposal for a Federal Grant Grant Management Planning Your Next Grant Key Points
References Appendix A z Values Table Appendix B Critical Values for Student’s t
Distribution Appendix C Critical Values of r for Pearson Product Moment Correlation
Coefficient Appendix D Critical Values of F for ? = 0.05 and ? = 0.01 Appendix E Critical
Values of the ?2 Distribution Glossary Index IBC Inside Front Cover Designs for Quantitative
Nursing Research in This Text: Quick-Access Chart Descriptive Designs (Simple) descriptive
design, 200 Comparative descriptive design, 201 Descriptive longitudinal design, 204
Descriptive longitudinal design with partitioning, 205 Trend analysis, 206 Descriptive
cross-sectional design, 207 Repeated measures descriptive cross-sectional design, 201
(Figure 10-2) Correlational Designs (Simple) correlational design, 209 Comparative
6. herein. Previous editions copyrighted 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001, 1997, 1993, and 1987.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Gray, Jennifer, 1955- author. |
Grove, Susan K., author. | Sutherland, Suzanne, author. Title: Burns and Grove’s the practice
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K. Grove, Suzanne Sutherland. Other titles: Practice of nursing research Description: Eighth
edition. | St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier, [2017] | Preceded by: The practice of nursing
research / Susan K. Grove, Nancy Burns, Jennifer Gray. 7th ed. c2013. | Includes
bibliographical references and index. Identifiers: LCCN 2016030245 | ISBN
9780323377584 (pbk.) Subjects: | MESH: Nursing Research–methods | Evidence-Based
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Last digit is the print number: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Dedication To our readers and researchers,
nationally and internationally, who will provide the science to develop an evidence-based
practice for nursing. To our family members for their constant input, support, and love, and
especially to our husbands Randy Gray, Jay Suggs, and Jerry Sutherland Jennifer, Susan, and
Suzanne Contributors Daisha J. Cipher PhD Clinical Associate Professor College of Nursing
and Health Innovation University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, Texas Kathryn M. Daniel
PhD, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, AGSF Associate Professor Associate Chair for Nurse Practitioner
Programs, Graduate Program Director, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Program Interim Director, Family Nurse Practitioner Program College of Nursing and
Health Innovation University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, Texas Reviewers Sara L.
Clutter PhD, RN Associate Professor of Nursing Department of Nursing Waynesburg
University Waynesburg, Pennsylvania Betsy Frank RN, PhD, ANEF Professor Emerita
Department of Baccalaureate Nursing Completion Indiana State University Terre Haute,
Indiana Sharon Kitchie RN, PhD Adjunct Instructor Department of Nursing Keuka College
Keuka Park, New York Teresa M. O’Neill PhD, APRN, RNC Professor Emerita Our Lady of
Holy Cross College New Orleans, Louisiana Jeanne Tucker RN, MSN, HSAD, PhD, CHES, PCEP
Assistant Professor of Nursing Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing A Consortium of
Hardin Simmons University and McMurry University Abilene, Texas Angela F. Wood RN,
PhD, NNP Professor of Nursing, Chair Department of Nursing Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, Tennessee Preface Research is a major force in the nursing profession that is
used to change practice, education, and health policy. Our aim in developing the eighth
edition of The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of
Evidence is to increase excitement about research and to facilitate the development of
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