Class 4 Unit 5 Discussions

Purpose: Discussion Unit 5 (MN504)

Things to remember:

Discussion post is at least 200 words.

Answers all questions with opinions/ideas creatively and clearly. Supports post using several outside, peer-reviewed sources.

3 References, try to find resources that are 5 years or less

No errors with APA format 6thEdition

To Discuss:

· Unit 5 Discussion Topic 1 Discussion Topic

 



· Please review the Discussion Board Participation grading rubric under Course Resources in the

· Grading Rubrics section.
This is important information that will ensure that you earn maximum

· points. Your postings should be qualitative and provide substantive depth that advances the

· discussion.
Please see the Kaplan Writing Center located in the student portal for assistance with

· writing, APA, and online communication.


· Topic 1: Quantitative Research Design
Using the

· knowledge and insights gained from the textbook and other reliable sources answer the

· following.

1 In your own words, define quantitative research and provide two examples of quantitative designs with a brief explanation of each design.

2 Identify a potential quantitative research study that is important to nursing and describe which design you would use for this study, why you would use that design, and how the information generated from the study could be applied in nursing practice.

3 Reflect as to the value of quantitative research adding to the science, knowledge, and practice of nursing.

See the Discussion Board grading rubric on the Course Resources.







Unit 5 Discussion Topic 2 Discussion Topic

 



Topic 2 - Clinical Case Scenario
By Day 5, provide a brief summary about how you researched Clinical Case scenario 5.2 on page 111 (see the Practice area of Reading).
This is a great opportunity to get feedback on your methodology from your peers and your instructor!
Be sure and identify the clinical practice, tying it to a HEDIS measure that could fit your clinical question
This is not a graded Discussion.