Quantitative data collection/analysis

Instructions Write your post then include an APA citation for the article assigned for this Discussion Board at the end. Questions (choose one) 1.  Analyze how the researchers created the screening tool and the data collection tool. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of how these tools were developed, applying the concepts in the lecture and readings for this module. Consider the following when writing your post:  how the researchers developed the tools and how they tested the tools (including validity and/or reliability testing described).  2.  Analyze the data collection procedures, including intervention/treatment fidelity of the study.  Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the procedures/intervention, applying the concepts in the lecture and readings for this module.

Consider the following when writing your post:  were measures to ensure treatment fidelity implemented, was all data collected or lost, and were the explanations for lost data, if any, and sufficiently explained?

3.  Analyze the statistical results in Table 3 and compare with the researchers' interpretation of them in the Discussion section. Assess the accuracy of the interpretation when compared to the results, applying the concepts in the lecture and readings for this module.

Consider the following when writing your post:  what were the p-values with regard to the effectiveness of the dressing to reduce pressure ulcers for each ICU, what were the limitations of the study and how could they introduce bias into the results and interpretation?