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Part A Critically Appraising Quantitative EBP

you will complete a literature review for a quantitative article by filling out the correct column of the literature review table using the template found in the course content. Review the instructions, rubric, and example in this week's course content before completing the literature review table.

1) Discuss the fundamental meaning of quantitative research in Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt (Chapter 5 & 17).

2) Utilize the strength-of-evidence pyramid adapted from (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, pg 116,Figure 4.2) and determine where qualitative and quantitative research sits within the pyramid using a compare and contrast methodology. Quick Link :

3) Attach your quantitative article with the completed literature review table to your discussion post and cite your article within your discussion and include an APA reference style at the end of your post.

Part B

1) Discuss the fundamental meaning of qualitative research in Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt (Chapter 6 & 18).

2) Utilize the strength-of-evidence pyramid (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, pg 116, Figure 4.2) and determine where qualitative and quantitative research sits within the pyramid using a compare and contrast methodology.

3) Attach your qualitative article with the completed literature review table to your discussion post and cite your article in your discussion with an APA reference style at the end of your post.

Research Type	Qualitative	Quantitative
Article, Source, year
Purpose
Sample
Design and level of evidence (Melnyk 4.2)
Variables, measurement
Results, findings		A
Implications
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