This document summarizes key concepts in research methods and psychology. It discusses the importance of replication, controlling for confounding variables, and ethical guidelines. It also outlines different types of studies and variables, statistical analysis techniques like measures of central tendency, and the differences between quantitative and qualitative research. The goal is to understand fundamental aspects of designing, conducting, analyzing, and interpreting psychological research studies.
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Critique of systematic review and meta analysis articles
This presentation is made to educate health care provide rs on how to do critical appraisal of systematic review and meta analysis articles
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Use the Capella library to locate two psychology research articles.docxdickonsondorris
Use the Capella library to locate two psychology research articles: a quantitative methods article and a qualitative methods article. These do not need to be on the same topic, but if you have a research topic in mind for your proposal (see Assessment 5), you may wish to pick something similar for this assessment. Read each article carefully.
Then, in a 2–3-page assessment, address the following elements:
1 Summarize the research question and hypothesis, the research methods, and the overall findings.
2 Compare the research methodologies used in each study. In what ways are the methodologies similar? In what ways are they different? (Be sure to use the technical psychological terms we are studying.)
3 Describe the sample and sample size for each study. Which one used a larger sample and why? How were participants selected?
4 Describe the data collection process for each study. What methods were used to collect the data? Surveys? Observations? Interviews? Be specific and discuss the instruments or measures fully—what do they measure? How is the test designed?
5 Summarize the data analysis process for each study. How was the data analyzed? Were statistics used? Were interviews coded?
6 In conclusion, craft 1–2 paragraphs explaining how these two articles illustrate the main differences between quantitative and qualitative research.
Additional Requirements
· Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
· APA formatting: Your assessment should be formatted according to APA (6th ed.) style and formatting.
· Length: A typical response will be 2–3 typed and double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Research Methods
There are many different types of research studies, and the type of study that is done depends very much on the research question. Some studies demand strictly numerical data, such as a comparison of GPA among different college majors or weight loss among different types of eating programs. Others require more in-depth data, like interview responses. Such studies might include the lived experience of people that have been through a terrorist attack or understanding the experience of being physically disabled on a college campus. While there are a number of different types of studies that can be done, all of them fall under two basic categories: quantitative and qualitative.
Quantitative Research
Quantitative research deals with numerical data. This means that any topic you study in a quantitative study must be quantifiable—grades, weight, height, depression, and intelligence are all things that can be quantified on some scale of measurement. Quantitative data is often considered hard data—numbers are seen as concrete, irrefutable evidence, but we have to take into account a number of factors that could impact such data. Errors in measurement and recording of such data, as well as the influence of other factors outside those in the study, make for ...
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Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklist and Summary
Find a minimum of 4 research articles related to nursing or medicine.
• Part 1: Complete the chart for each article (4 total).
• Part II: Write a summary. See specific criteria below.
Part I:
Use this table to assist you when analyzing the research that is most relevant to the
topic.
Put the source citation in APA here along with a link to the source.
Elements for Analysis
Review Findings
Why was the study done?
What is the problem as it is presented
in the research study article?
Will the study solve a problem relevant
to nursing?
(Make sure that the study is directly
relevant to your topic/ and or clinical
question.)
What is the study setting?
(Include who, where and when.)
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What is the sample size? (Size can and
should vary according to the nature of the
study.)
What was the process for randomization?
Are instruments of the variables in the
study clearly defined and reliable?
What are the independent and
dependent variables in this study?
Are the operational definitions of the
variables given? If so, are they
concrete and measurable?
Is the research question or the
hypothesis stated? What is it?
(Make sure the variables were consistently
applied throughout the study and that they
measured what the research said they
were going to measure.)
(Report reliability and validity statistics if
noted.)
How were the data analyzed?
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Were there any unusual events during the
study? (If the sample size changed, do the
reasons for the change have ramifications
on its replicability?)
Did participants drop from the research?
Why?
How do the results fit in with previous
research in this area? (Compare to your
other sources.)
Do the studies build upon previous
research?
What are the implications of the research
for clinical practice?
Is the study relevant and important to the
clinical question?
Are the results applicable to your set or
subset of patients or sample, identify the
risks and benefits of a treatment
recommendation or conform to patient
preferences?
What are the findings as reported by the
researcher?
Adapted from “Demystifying Research: Simplifying Critical Appraisal”. Anne Dabrow Woods, MSN, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC Chief Nurse of
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins and Ovid, and publisher of AJN: American Journal of Nursing. www.ovid.com May 7, 2012.
Part II: Summarization (2-3 pages)
• Describe the similarities and differences among the four research articles.
http://www.ovid.com/
Put the source citation in APA here along with a link to the source: Review FindingsWhy was the study done What is the problem as it is presented in the research study article Will the study solve a problem relevant to nursing Make sure that the study is directly relevant to your topic and or clinical questi.
Running head RESEARCH CRITIQUE & PICOT - FINAL 16RE.docxtodd521
Running head: RESEARCH CRITIQUE & PICOT - FINAL 1
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RESEARCH CRITIQUE & PICOT
Research Critique & PICOT Statement – Final Draft
Student’s Name
NRS-433V Introduction to Nursing Research
Grand Canyon University
Due Date
Research Critique & PICOT Statement - Final Draft
Give a brief introduction of this paper as it is the final draft. In this section include the names of the studies that were critiqued in the qualitative and quantitative sections below with the cited reference after the name of each study. The graded assignments from weeks one, two and three should be the basis for this assignment. The corrections made for all sections of those assignments according to the instructor’s comments should be clearly present. Do not include the instructor’s comments. Just make the corrections and put them in the proper places noted by the headings below. Throughout this paper, you should use spell check and grammar check always. Speak in the active voice and not a passive voice. Support statements with references. Use citations in all sections when references are made to the study or studies used in this paper. (Keep the word count between 1500 and 1750 words. Going outside of the word count will cause a 10% deduction of total points.)
Nursing Practice Problem and PICOT Statement
Nursing Practice Problem
State the practice problem that is relevant to nursing. This should be an extension of the PICOT question that was in the introduction of the literature Search on Week 1 of this class. The PICOT question should support the nursing practice problem with current research. Be clear, concise and relate the problem to nursing practice. State how current research supports this problem. Describe the relevant details and explain how the PICOT statement is linked or related to nursing practice. Current research must be used to show how the PICOT supports the nursing practice problem.
PICOT Statement
State the PICOT statement in a question. State the PICOT question using the format noted in the article on “EBP- Step-by-Step- Asking the Clinical Question: A Key Step in Evidence-Based Practice” by Stillwell, Fineout-Overhold & Melnyk (2010) found with the template for this assignment. Discuss the link betweenthe PICOT question, the nursing practice problem & evidence-based practice change how they are connected to relevant details supporting explanation.
Qualitative Study
Background of Study
Keep this section to just the criteria of the qualitative study. The clinical and research problem of the study, significance of the study, purpose of the study and main research question or hypothesis should be described briefly in this section.
Methods of Study
What qualitative methods were used to answer the research question stated above? Were there quantitative and qualitative studies of the literature review relevant to the focus of the study that were cited by the author? Were the references current? Were there weaknesses of the available studies us.
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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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1. Chapter Two: Research Methods – Notes Summary
Lesson One
Why is replication of research important in psychology?
Create a “word problem” and select both the Independent variable and dependent variable in your
example.
Example:
• IV:
• DV:
What is a good way to remember the difference between IV and DV?
Population: Sample Population:
Why is random selection important in research?
Why is it important to have both an experimental and a control group?
How can confounding variables decrease the effectiveness of your research?
2. Lesson Two:
Types of Experimentation:
Types of
Experimentation
Description / Examples Positives Negatives
Naturalistic
Observation
Surveys/Tests
Controlled
Experiment
Case Study
What is the difference between:
• Reliability –
• Validity -
Why are none of the above types of experimentation the same as a controlled experiment?
3. Lesson Three:
Ways to Eliminate Confounding Variables:
Way to Eliminate
Confounding Variables:
BIG IDEA
Single-Blind Procedure
Double-Blind Procedure
Placebo
Counterbalancing
Do you think the placebo effect happens to people on a regular basis? List and describe several
examples:
1.
2.
3.
Lesson Four:
Studies that lead to APA Ethical Guideline Practices:
Research Study Why it Would be Considered Unethical Today
Harlow’s Attachment Study
Stanford Prison
Experiment
Milgram’s Obedience
Research
4. APA’s Rules for Animal Research:
1.
2.
3.
APA’s Rules for Human Research:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Why do you think it is important for the APA to have rules regarding animal and human research?
What is your view on animal research?
What is the job of the Institutional Review Board?
5. Lesson Five:
What is the difference between:
• Quantitative Research –
• Qualitative Research –
Types of Scales:
Type of Scale: Description:
Nominal
Ordinal
Interval
Ratio:
Ways to View Descriptive Statistics:
Way to View
Descriptive
Statistics:
What it Looks Like:
Frequency
Distribution
Histogram
Frequency
Polygon
6. Measures of Central Tendency and Variability:
Measure of
Central
Tendency:
Description:
Mode
Median
Mean
Range
Standard Deviation Chart:
If the above chart was a representation of a test that was taken in class, what assumptions could
you make?
Why is the phrase “correlation does not imply causation” important to follow when doing statistical
research?
Which of the following shows a stronger rate of correlation: (-.34, -.44, .44, .97, -.97) – Why?
7. Measures of Central Tendency and Variability:
Measure of
Central
Tendency:
Description:
Mode
Median
Mean
Range
Standard Deviation Chart:
If the above chart was a representation of a test that was taken in class, what assumptions could
you make?
Why is the phrase “correlation does not imply causation” important to follow when doing statistical
research?
Which of the following shows a stronger rate of correlation: (-.34, -.44, .44, .97, -.97) – Why?
