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Research selection
Dr. fox-mccloy
Research selection
This week you will choose a study from the research folder that you will be the focus of your final project for this course.
DUE: WEDNESDAY 1/27 AT 2355 CST
Worth 5% of your grade
research and the evidence
Understanding research is the foundation of utilizing evidence in our practice
Types of research
Qualitative and Quantitative.
Quantitative-High level of evidence
Qualitative-Feelings, phenomenon, lower level of evidence
Quantitative studies-DESIGNS
Experimental and Quasi-Experimental
Review Chapter 21 of your text for the definitions of these two types of studies
experimental
Best evidence for claiming a cause and effect relationship
Pre and post testing before and after
3 components
Randomization of sample
Control-control group or control over sample selection.
Manipulation of the Independent Variable (IV)
QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL
Manipulation of the Independent Variable (IV)
Lack either randomization or control
Weaker in cause and effect conclusion
GUIDELINES
Choose One (1) study from the folder provided.
Identify the key components of study
Upload the assignment into the Week 1 submission link.
Rubric is provided for grading
*The study you choose will be used for your Final Project*
KEY COMPONENTS
Method /Design
Problem Statement
Purpose Statement
Independent/Dependent Variable
Intervention
Hypothesis/Research Question
METHOD/DESIGN
Method: Quantitative/Qualitative/Mixed
Design: Experimental/Quasi-experimental
PURPOSE STATEMENT
A statement indicating the aim of the study
PROBLEM STATEMENT
A formal statement describing the problem addressed in the study
INDEPENDENT VARIABLE
Variable that influences the dependent variable or outcome, intervention or treatment that is manipulated by the researcher: X variable
DEPENDENT VARIABLE
Outcome or variable that is influenced by the independent variable; Y variable.
INTERVENTION
The treatment that is utilized in a research study.
HYPOTHESIS/RESEARCH QUESTION
Research Question: An interrogatory statement describing the variables and population of the research study.
Hypothesis: Formal statements regarding the expected or predicted relationship among two or more variables.
Assignment submission
Title Page (Name, Title, University)
APA format of the research study-7TH edition!
The key components of this assignment can be addressed as bullet points
*No reference page is needed for this assignment*
There is an example in Week 1
REMINDER
Assignment opens first day of class, and is due no later than Wednesday (1/27) of Week 2
GOOD LUCK
