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Assignment 1: Discussion Assignment

Assignment Instructions and Details: By Saturday, February 25, 2017, go to the Discussion Area and post a response to the discussion question. Be sure to use vocabulary that is relevant to the topic. Also be sure to cite your work appropriately whenever possible. You should follow the most recent APA guidelines when citing your work.

Discussion Question 2: Evaluating a Sample

Read the following two studies. Be sure to read the entire articles, not just the abstracts.

· Abraham, J., Sick, B., Anderson, J., Berg, A., Dehmer, C., & Tufano, A. (2011). Selecting a provider: What factors influence patients' decision making? Journal of Healthcare Management, 56 (2), 99–114. 

http://www.biomedsearch.com/article/Selecting-provider-what-factors-influence/271594409.html

· Chullen, C. L., Dunford, B. B., Angermeier, I., Boss, R. W., & Boss, A. D. (2011). Minimizing deviant behavior in healthcare organizations: The effects of supportive leadership and job design. Journal of Healthcare Management, 55(6), 381–397.

http://web.b.ebscohost.com.southuniversity.libproxy.edmc.edu/ehost/detail/detail?sid=79caa493-b1e2-4937-abef-022568d02409%40sessionmgr120&vid=0&hid=102&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZSZzY29wZT1zaXRl

Compare the two studies by analyzing their samples. Use the following questions to guide you.

1. What sampling design is used?

2. Is the sample size adequate?

3. How does the sample affect the validity of the conclusions of the study?