Research Design/Methods

For this assignment, you will: Research University of Alabama

1. Identify an underserved population for medical services      from the University      of Alabama hospital you have been      researching (e.g. Medicare recipients, people with a specific disease,      children, etc.).

1. Compose a written problem statement that contains both      one independent (exposure) and one dependent (outcome) variable. The      problem statement should be written in paragraph format and be about      1-page in length.

1. Write a purpose statement that describes the purpose of      the study and specifies the independent and dependent variables. The      purpose statement should also describe the underserved population and the      geographical location. The purpose statement should be written in      paragraph form and be approximately 1-page in length.

1. Provide a summary of the research methodology for your      study. This is done by creating a research question which includes one      null hypothesis and one alternative hypothesis with measurable independent      and dependent variables. This information allows the reader to understand      the focus of the study and how the results will be explained.

1. Identify an undeserved population for medical services      from the University      of Alabama hospital you have been      researching (e.g. Medicare recipients, people with a specific disease,      children, etc.).