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Evaluation of a Research Study

(Phase Three)

Lianet Aroche

Florida National University

Nursing Research

Nora Hernandez-Pupo

06/29/2022

Appropriateness of the Research Question Based on the Research Problem.

The author formulated an appropriate research question based on the research problem. It is detailed and focused, clearly stating the researcher's intentions. The researcher intended to determine if the research information on Facebook and Twitter can change the research-informed knowledge and practices among healthcare providers. Therefore, the author formulated the research questions on how the research information is based on the research objectives.

The research question is also not too narrow and too broad, indicating that it is appropriate based on the research problem. It is not too broad because it is only focused on the research objective, thus giving the research focus and structure. A broad research question can also be inappropriate because the possible answers may not be within the study objective (Ratan et al., 2019). Also, the research questions are not too narrow because they cover all the aspects of the research objective. A narrow research question is inappropriate because the author will not have adequate answers based on the research problem; thus, it will be challenging to develop a strong argument.

The research question is also appropriate for the research problem because it is not too easy or difficult to answer. It is not easy to answer because it does not require a simple yes or no answer (Fandino, 2019). For instance, the research question determining the participants' reactions towards the use of social media in the continuation of professional development required a detailed answer whereby the participants had to explain how they felt about the use of social media. The research questions were also not too difficult to answer because the participants could answer the questions thoroughly within the provided word limit and time frame.

In addition to the above reasons, the research question was also appropriate based on the research problem because it provides details to the research problem and further refines and describes the problem under study. It was more analytical rather than descriptive, whereby the author was allowed to produce an analysis of the problem statement rather than just a simple description of the problem.

The Research Question and the Scope and Relevance of the Study

The scope of a study defines the extent to which the research objective is explored and the specific parameters within which the study operates. At the same time, the relevance of a study considers the importance of the information obtained with the needs of the research. Relevant information sources answer the research question.

The research question is clearly defined in terms of the scope of the study. It consists of the identification of the study participants, the interventions, and the outcomes of the study. The research questions have identified the study participants, including healthcare professionals using Facebook and Twitter. The intervention in the study uses research information on Twitter and Facebook, while the study outcome includes changes in the research-informed knowledge and practices.

The research question is also clearly defined in terms of the study's relevance. The question relates to the research topic and provides details that specifically address the research topic (Hunt et al., 2018). Also, the research question can keep the author interested and focused on the research topic. It also defined all sorts of small questions the researchers needed to ask or the data the author needed to collect. For instance, all the questionnaire questions were aimed at answering the main research question. Finally, the research question was able to help the authors to plan for the research process and also help them foresee potential problems or challenges, thus helping them save time, energy, and effort.

Orientation of the Author Towards the Research Problem

The authors were able to address the "why" and how" questions to enable them to get a deeper understanding of the research topic and context. Also, they used interpretation-based orientation toward the research problem. Interpretation-based orientation means they had to draw inferences from the collected data and test or compute statistics. The steps involved in interpretation include identifying data and explanation, comparing and contrasting the data obtained, identifying the data outliers, and establishing the explanation concepts and future prediction (Busetto et al., 2020).

Research Modalities and Methods

Research modalities and methods are techniques, strategies, or processes used in collecting evidence or data for analysis to create a better understanding of a topic or obtain new information. There are various types of research methods that use different tools for data collection. They include qualitative and quantitative research methods (Barrett& Twycross, 2018).

The article has utilized qualitative research methods, thus contributing to my better understanding of qualitative research. According to the article, the author has used qualitative research to gather health professionals` feelings, emotions, and behaviors towards using research information on Facebook and Twitter to change their research information knowledge and practices. Therefore, qualitative research is helpful in understanding complex concepts.

The research has also helped me understand the randomized comparative study design and mixed methods approach for data collection and analysis. The mixed data collection methods utilized by the authors include structured, semi-structured, and unstructured questionnaires and in-depth discussions between the researchers and study participants.

The Strengths and Limitations of the Study

The strengths of the study include: that the research objectives were examined in-depth and in detail, and the data collection methods were not restricted to the specific questions. For instance, the questions on behavior change were aimed at getting to know if the research information from social media had changed the participants` way of practice or if they intended to use it. Also, the researchers used human study participants. Data obtained based on human experience is powerful and provides more details than quantitative data (Kakilla, 2021).

The study also has several limitations. They include: baseline data was collected after randomization had been done, thus resulting in chance bias. However, the study aimed to compare social media modalities: Twitter and Facebook and the benefits and limitations. There was no control group to compare the interventions. Also, data was only obtained from a few health professionals using social media; therefore, the findings cannot be generalized to the larger community (Levitt et al., 2021).

Essentials Represented in the Article

The essentials represented in the article include perfect format, clarity, relevance, and objectivity. The authors have used a standard paper format including title, abstract, introduction, research methodology, research findings, conclusions, and references. In clarity, the authors have used a language that is simple and clear. There are no lengthy sentences or complicated terms, yet the language is formal. In objectivity, the authors have ensured that the actual objective of the report does not drift away from it throughout the article. In relevance, the authors have included empirical statistics, evidence, and facts relevant to the study's actual objective. The authors used relevant information from secondary sources and provided proper references.

References

Barrett, D., & Twycross, A. (2018). Data collection in qualitative research. Evidence-Based Nursing, 21(3), 63-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/eb-2018-102939

Busetto, L., Wick, W., & Gumbinger, C. (2020). How to use and assess qualitative research methods. Neurological Research and practice, 2(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42466-020-00059-z

Fandino, W. (2019). Formulating a good research question: Pearls and pitfalls. Indian journal of anesthesia, 63(8), 611. https://doi.org/10.4103%2Fija.IJA_198_19

Hunt, H., Pollock, A., Campbell, P., Estcourt, L., & Brunton, G. (2018). An introduction to overviews of reviews: planning a relevant research question and objective for an overview. Systematic reviews, 7(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-018-0695-8

Kakilla, C. (2021). Strengths and Weaknesses of semi-structured interviews in qualitative research: a critical essay. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202106.0491.v1

Levitt, H. M., Morrill, Z., Collins, K. M., & Rizo, J. L. (2021). The methodological integrity of critical qualitative research: Principles to support design and research review. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 68(3). https://doi.org/10.1037/cou0000523

Ratan, S. K., Anand, T., & Ratan, J. (2019). Formulation of research question–Stepwise approach. Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 24(1), 15. https://doi.org/10.4103%2Fjiaps.JIAPS_76_18