QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
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Assigmentwk3.docxMETHODS USED IN QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
As you have explored this week, there are various methods a researcher may use to engage in quantitative research design. While the methods presented this week are not exhaustive, they do introduce numerous features that you will likely encounter when reviewing, accessing, and researching the nursing practice literature. Whether you are creating new research or searching the literature to add support for a research question you are interested in, understanding the quantitative research designs that may be used for nursing practice will likely inform how you will conduct research for your health care setting. As you continue to build upon your research skills as a nursing researcher and professional, understanding how to engage in quantitative research design is a valuable asset.
For this Assignment, view this week’s Quantitative Research Designs PowerPoint webinar and pay close attention to its content on the basic elements of research methods (e.g., sample, data collection, measurement, analysis). Then, be sure to review the research study by Latour, O’Byrne, McCarthy, Chacko, Russell, & Price (2020), included in this week’s resources.
Note : While not a required resource, you might find the definitions in the Encyclopedia of Nursing Research helpful for this assignment.
This assignment involves identifying and describing the strengths and weaknesses of the research method used in the Latour, O’Byrne, McCarthy, Chacko, Russell, & Price (2020) research article in this week’s resources.
· Focus on the research design, sample data collection methods, tools used for data collection, and the plan for data analysis as discussed in the Latour, O’Byrne, McCarthy, Chacko, Russell, & Price (2020) article.
· Identify at least two strengths and two weaknesses of the study based on reliability and validity by including additional support with citations from resources not assigned this week.
· Use the copy of the Journal Club Template for Quantitative Research located in this week’s resources. The template includes an area for each element discussed in the study. Note: Assignments will not be accepted unless the required template is used.
· Be brief, paraphrase and summarize each of the elements clearly on the form.
· Provide the full citation of the article used for this Assignment on the template.
Once this is complete, save your file and submit the Journal Club Template for Quantitative Research to the submission link. Note that the template provided must be used.
https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/NURS/3150/CH/mm/quantitative_research/index.html
Research Methods - Overview (waldenu.edu)
Gray, J. R, & Grove, S. K. (2021). Burns and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (9th ed.). Elsevier.
Chapter 3, “Introduction to Quantitative Research” (pp. 46–74)
Chapter 10, “Quantitative Methodology: Noninterventional Designs and Methods” (pp. 234–260)
Chapter 11, “Quantitative Methodology: Interventional Designs and Methods” (pp. 261–313)
Chapter 15, “Sampling” (pp. 410–449)
Rubric
NURS_3150_Week_3_Assignment_Rubric
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Design |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSample Selection |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData Collection Methods, Measures, & Tools |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePlan for Data Analysis |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentifies and describes the strengths and weaknesses of the research method used. Include at least 2 strengths and two weakness based on reliability and validity. |
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25 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Clarity, Flow, and Organization |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Context, Audience, Purpose, and Tone |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Attributions and Formatting: cover page, title of paper on second page, level headings, Times New Roman 12 font, 1" margins, and page numbers. APA References: Uses in-text citations appropriately and format correctly. Paraphrases to avoid plagiarizing the source. |
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5 pts |
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Total Points: 100 |
