NRS 433V GCU Experimental & Research Designs Data Collection & Analysis Discussion

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NRS 433V GCU Experimental & Research Designs Data Collection & Analysis Discussion Topic 3 DQ 1

There are 2 types of quantitative, experimental research designs. The first is experimental studies, which is a randomly assigned, highly controlled study of cause and effect with dependent and independent variables (McNiff & Petrick, 2018). Quasi-Experimental Studies is another type of experimental study that studies cause and effect, but is done in a semi-controlled environment. The independent variable is not controlled in quasi-experimental study, unlike an experimental study. The hypothesis for both of these studies will be specific and testable.

A type of nonexperimental research design is a descriptive study. The researcher will observe and describe a topic where there is little known. This is the least controlled of all the qualitative designs. Many times, a hypothesis is formed after analyzing the data for upcoming research. Another example of a nonexperimental research design is a correlational study. This study helps identify the relationship between 2 or more variables. A correlational hypothesis will try to forecast the connection between the independent and dependent variables.

McNiff, P. & Petrick, M. (2018). Quantitative Research: Ethics, Theory, and Research. Retrieved from https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs433v/nursing-research-understanding-methods-for-best-practice/v1.1/#/chapter/3

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NRS 433 WEEK 1 PICOT Question and Literature Search

Assessment Description

The first step of the evidence-based practice process is to evaluate a nursing practice environment to identify a nursing problem in the clinical area. When a nursing problem is discovered, the nurse researcher develops a clinical guiding question to address that nursing practice problem.

For this assignment, you will create a clinical guiding question know as a PICOT question. The PICOT question must be relevant to a nursing practice problem.

Use the “Literature Evaluation Table” to complete this assignment. Prior to starting the “Literature Evaluation Table,” complete the following:

Select a nursing practice problem of interest to use as the focus of your research. Start with the patient population and identify a clinical problem or issue that arises from the patient population.
Following the PICOT format, write a PICOT question in your selected area of interest. The PICOT question should be applicable to your proposed capstone project (the project students must complete during their final course in the RN-BSN program of study).
Conduct a literature search to locate six research articles focused on your selected nursing practice problem of interest. Note: This literature search should include three quantitative and three qualitative peer-reviewed research articles to support your nursing practice problem. A mixed methods article can qualify towards meeting a qualitative or quantitative methodology.

Articles must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.

The PICOT question and six peer-reviewed research articles you choose will be utilized for subsequent assignments. The PICOT question will also provide a framework for your capstone project.

Note: To assist in your search, remove the words qualitative and quantitative and include words that narrow or broaden your main topic. For example: Search for diabetes and pediatric and dialysis. To determine what research design was used in the articles the search produced, review the abstract and the methods section of the article. The author will provide a description of data collection using qualitative or quantitative methods. Systematic reviews, literature reviews, and metanalysis articles are good resources and provide a strong level of evidence but are not considered primary research articles. Therefore, they should not be included in this assignment.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Attachments

NRS-433V-RS-T1-LiteratureEvaluationTable.docx

REFERENCE MUST BE WITHIN 2018-2022

Resources

NRS 433V GCU Experimental & Research Designs Data Collection & Analysis Discussion

Nursing Research: Understanding Methods for Best Practice

Read Chapter 1 in Nursing Research: Understanding Methods for Best Practice.

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/nursing-research_understanding-methods-for-best-practice_1e.php

Focusing on the Fundamentals: A Simplistic Differentiation Between Qualitative and Quantitative Research

Read “Focusing on the Fundamentals: A Simplistic Differentiation Between Qualitative and Quantitative Research,” by Rutberg and B

EBP: Evidence Based Practice

Read “EBP: Evidence Based Practice,” located in the Student Success Center.

https://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt540/ebp/v2.1/#/

To Make Your Case, Start With a PICOT Question

Read “To Make Your Case, Start With a PICOT Question,” by Echevarria and Walker, from Nursing 2014 (2014).

https://oce-ovid-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/article/01244666-201505000-00004/PDF

Appraising Quantitative Research in Health Education: Guidelines for Public Health Educators

Read “Appraising Quantitative Research in Health Education: Guidelines for Public Health Educators,” by Jack, Hayes, Scharalda, S

Problem Identification: The First Step in Evidence-Based Practice

Read “Problem Identification: The First Step in Evidence-Based Practice,” by Stannard, from AORN Journal (2021

What Are Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods? A Brief Introduction

Read “What Are Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods? A Brief Introduction,” by Chalmers and Cowdell, from Derma

Be the Change: Understanding Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods in Holistic Nursing Research

Read “Be the Change: Understanding Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods in Holistic Nursing Research,” by Vinson, from

Life After PICOT: Taking the Next Step in a Clinical Inquiry Project

Read “Life After PICOT: Taking the Next Step in a Clinical Inquiry Project,” by Granger, from AACN Advanced Cr

The Underappreciated and Misunderstood PICOT Question: A Critical Step in the EBP Process

Read “The Underappreciated and Misunderstood PICOT Question: A Critical Step in the EBP Process,” by Gallagher Ford and Meln

Nursing Resources: Qualitative vs Quantitative

Read “Nursing Resources : Qualitative vs Quantitative,” located on the University of Wisconsin- Madison Libraries website

https://researchguides.library.wisc.edu/c.php?g=861013&p=6170079

Template for Asking PICOT Questions

Utilize the “Template for Asking PICOT Questions,” in this week’s topic.

https://www.aaacn.org/sites/default/files/documents/misc-docs/1e_PICOT_Questions_template.pdf

Rubric Criteria

Summary of Nursing Practice Problem

Criteria Description

Summary of Nursing Practice Problem

Target

A nursing practice problem is thoroughly described.

Acceptable

PICOT Question

Criteria Description

PICOT Question

A PICOT question is provided, and the PICOT question format is applied accurately. An answerable and researchable question is presented.

APA-Formatted Article Citations With Permalinks

Criteria Description

APA-Formatted Article Citations With Permalinks

Target

Article citations are accurately presented in APA format and permalinks are correct.

Relationship of Articles to the PICOT Question

Criteria Description

Relationship of Articles to the PICOT Question

Target

12 points

Each article clearly relates to the PICOT question. The articles provide strong support for the PICOT question.

Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Method Articles

Criteria Description

Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Method Articles

Target

Identification of quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods is correctly identified and includes a thorough justification for the identified methodology for all articles.

Purpose Statements

Criteria Description

Purpose Statements

Target

Purpose statements are accurate and thoroughly summarized.

Research Questions

Criteria Description

Research Questions

Target

Research questions are accurate and capture the fundamental question posed by the researchers in each study.

Acceptable

Outcomes

Criteria Description

Outcomes

Target

Research outcomes are accurate and described in detail for each article.

Acceptable

Setting

Criteria Description

Setting

Target

The setting in which the researcher conducted the study is detailed and accurate for each article.

Acceptable

Sample

Criteria Description

Sample

Target

The sample is indicated and accurate for each article.

Acceptable

Methods

Criteria Description

Methods

Target

A thorough discussion on the methods utilized in the study for each article is presented.

Acceptable

Key Findings and Implications for Nursing Practice

Criteria Description

Key Findings and Implications for Nursing Practice

Target

Discussion of study results, including key findings of the study and implications for nursing practice, is thorough with relevant details and extensive explanation.

Recommendations of the Researcher

Criteria Description

Recommendations of the Researcher

Target

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

Target

Format/Documentation

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

Template for Asking PICOT Questions

INTERVENTION

In ____________________(P), how does ____________________ (I) compared to ____________________(C) affect _____________________(O) within ___________(T)?

THERAPY

In __________________(P), what is the effect of __________________(I) compared to _____________ (C) on ________________(O within _____________(T)?

PROGNOSIS/PREDICTION

In ______________ (P), how does ___________________ (I) compared to _____________(C) influence __________________ (O) over _______________ (T)?

DIAGNOSIS OR DIAGNOSTIC TEST

In __________________(P) are/is ____________________(I) compared with _______________________(C) more accurate in diagnosing _________________(O)?

ETIOLOGY

Are____________________ (P), who have ____________________ (I) compared with those without ____________________(C) at ____________ risk for/of ____________________(O) over ________________(T)?

MEANING

How do _______________________ (P) with _______________________ (I) perceive _______________________ (O) during ________________(T)?

Adapted from the PICOT Questions Template; Ellen Fineout-Overholt, 2006. This form may be used for educational & research purposes without permission.

Short Definitions of Different Types of Questions

Intervention/Therapy: Questions addressing the treatment of an illness or disability. Etiology: Questions addressing the causes or origins of disease (i.e., factors that produce or predispose toward a certain disease or disorder).

Diagnosis: Questions addressing the act or process of identifying or determining the nature and cause of a disease or injury through evaluation.

Prognosis/Prediction: Questions addressing the prediction of the course of a disease. Meaning: Questions addressing how one experiences a phenomenon.

Sample Questions:

Intervention: In African-American female adolescents with hepatitis B (P), how does acetaminophen (I) compared to ibuprofen (C) affect liver function (O)?

Therapy: In children with spastic cerebral palsy (P), what is the effect of splinting and casting(I) compared to constraint- induced therapy (C) on two-handed skill development (O)?

Prognosis/Prediction:

1) For patients 65 years and older (P), how does the use of an influenza vaccine (I) compared to not received the vaccine (C) influence the risk of developing pneumonia (O) during flu season (T)?

2) In patients who have experienced an acute myocardial infarction (P), how does being a smoker (I) compared to a non-smoker (C) influence death and infarction rates (O) during the first 5 years after the myocardial infarction (T)?

Diagnosis: In middle-aged males with suspected myocardial infarction (P), are serial 12-lead ECGs (I) compared to one initial 12-lead ECG (C) more accurate in diagnosing an acute myocardial infarction (O)?

Etiology: Are 30- to 50-year-old women (P) who have high blood pressure (I) compared with those without high blood pressure (C) at increased risk for an acute myocardial infarction (O) during the first year after hysterectomy (T)?

Meaning: How do young males (P) with a diagnosis of below the waist paralysis (I) perceive their interactions with their romantic significant others (O) during the first year after their diagnosis (T)?

Adapted from the PICOT Questions Template; Ellen Fineout-Overholt, 2006. This form may be used for educational & research purposes without permission.

NRS 433 Week 2 Assignment – Rough Draft Qualitative Research Critique and Ethical Considerations

Assessment Description

In this assignment, you will write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two qualitative research studies.

For this assignment, use the nursing practice problem and two qualitative peer-reviewed research articles you identified in Topic 1 (or two new articles based on instructor feedback in Topic 1). In a 1,000-1,250-word essay, summarize two qualitative studies.

Use the “Research Critique Guidelines – Part I” document to organize your essay.

You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Attachments

NRS-433V-RS-T2-ResearchCritiqueGuidelinesPart I.docx

RUBRIC

Rough Draft Qualitative Research Critique and Ethical Considerations – Rubric

Qualitative Studies

Qualitative Studies

Target

Two articles are presented. Both articles are based on qualitative research.

Two articles are presented. Of the articles presented, only one article is based on qualitative research.

Introduction of Nursing Practice Problem, Purpose, and PICOT Question

Criteria Description

Introduction of Nursing Practice Problem, Purpose, and PICOT Question

Target

Introduction includes the nursing practice problem and purpose of the essay in a comprehensive manner. The PICOT question is concise, accurately written, and includes all elements.

Acceptable

Introduction of the nursing practice problem, purpose of the essay, or PICOT question is not included.

Background of Studies

Criteria Description

Background of Studies

Target

Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is thorough with substantial relevant details and an extensive explanation.

Acceptable

Articles Support of Nursing Practice Problem

Criteria Description

Articles Support of Nursing Practice Problem

Target

A thorough discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is presented. The articles demonstrate strong support in answering the proposed PICOT question. The interventions and comparison groups in the articles strongly compare to those identified in the PICOT question.

Acceptable

Method of Studies

Criteria Description

Method of Studies

Target

A thorough discussion on the method of study for each article and the comparison of study methods is presented. A benefit and a limitation of each method are presented. The discussion demonstrates a solid understanding of research methods.

Acceptable

Results of Studies

Criteria Description

Results of Studies

Target

A discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and implications for nursing practice, is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.

Acceptable

Ethical Considerations

Criteria Description

Ethical Considerations

Target

Ethical considerations when conducting nursing research is comprehensively discussed. Discussion of how the researchers accounted for ethical considerations is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.

Acceptable

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

Criteria Description

Thesis, Position, or Purpose Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

Target

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

Target

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

Acceptable

11.84 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

Evidence

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

Target

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.

Mechanics of Writing

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

Target

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

Format/Documentation

Criteria Description

Target

RESSOURCES

Nursing Research: Understanding Methods for Best Practice

Read Chapter 2 in Nursing Research: Understanding Methods for Best Practice.

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/nursing-research_understanding-methods-for-best-practice_1e.php

Nursing Ethical Considerations

Read “Nursing Ethical Considerations,” by Haddad and Geiger, from National Center for Biotechnology Information NCB

The Research Ethics Involving Vulnerable Groups

Read “The Research Ethics Involving Vulnerable Groups,” by Gonzalez-Durante, Zambrano-Gonzalez, Medina-Franco, Alberu-Gomez, Dura

Adherence With Reporting of Ethical Standards in COVID-19 Human Studies: A Rapid Review

Read the Background and Introduction sections of “Adherence With Reporting of Ethical Standards in COVID-19 Human Studies: A Rapid Re

Legal and Ethical Issues in Research

Read “Legal and Ethical Issues in Research,” by Yip, Han, and Sng, from Indian Journal of Anaesthesia(2016).

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5037952/

The ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses

Read “The ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses,” by the International Council of Nurses (2021), located on the ICN website.

https://www.icn.ch/system/files/2021-10/ICN_Code-of-Ethics_EN_Web_0.pdf

Introduction to Qualitative Nursing Research: This Type of Research Can Reveal Important Information That Quantitative Research Can’t

Read “Introduction to Qualitative Nursing Research: This Type of Research Can Reveal Important Information That Quantitative Research

Should the Regulation of Research Misconduct Be Integrated With the Ethics Framework Promulgated in the Belmont Report?

Read “Should the Regulation of Research Misconduct Be Integrated With the Ethics Framework Promulgated in the Belmont Report?” by

Qualitative Methods in Health Care Research

Read “Qualitative Methods in Health Care Research,” by Renjith, Yesodharan, Noronha, Ladd, and George, f

How to Appraise Qualitative Research

Read “How to Appraise Qualitative Research,” by Moorely and Cathala, from Evidence-Based Nursing (2019).

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Research Ethics: What Nurses Need to Know

Read “Research Ethics: What Nurses Need to Know,” by Schroeter, from American Nurse Today (2020).

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=147194725&site=ehost-live&scope=site&custid=s8333196&groupid=main&profile=ehost

NRS 433 Topic 3 DQ 1 Example

Experimental and nonexperimental research designs are differentiated by intent, environment, degree of manipulation, bias and is chosen by the researcher to determine the specific intent of the study (McNiff and Petrick, 2018). Descriptive and correlational designs are both nonexperimental with quasi-experimental and experimental of course being experimental designs. Descriptive designs are used for describing a situation, subject, behavior or phenomenon through observations in various settings. There is no manipulation or control and is room for bias (McNiff and Petrick, 2018). Correlational designs measure the statistical degree of the relationship between two or more variables in various settings. This design also has no control/manipulation with room for bias (McNiff and Petrick, 2018).

Quasi- experimental is similar in determining the degree of the relationship between two variables, however an intervention is conducted on a specific population. The environment is semi-controlled with an intervention performed on the independent variables that is controlled with decreased chance of bias (McNiff and Petrick, 2018). Experimental involves the most manipulation and control of all the research designs. The researcher manipulates one or more variables to determine the effect on other variables using a random sample (McNiff and Petrick, 2018).

MnNiff, P., Petrick, M. (2018). Nursing Research: Understanding Methods For Best Practice. Retrieved from: https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs433v/nursing-research-understanding-methods-for-best-practice/v1.1/#/chapter/3

Re: Topic 3 DQ 1

According to McNiff and Petrick, “Experimental research design is the most highly controlled quantitative design. Experimental research is where the most manipulation occurs to have the most reliable outcomes and the most definitive answers on what factors truly influence others and how. The highest degree of control would occur in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. This type of study would result in the least amount of bias because the participants are randomly selected for the treatment/intervention, and neither the patients nor the researcher would know if they were receiving the treatment/intervention or placebo” (McNiff & Petrick, 2018).

Non-experimental research would be quasi-experimental is usually done in a semi-controlled environment while experimental is usually done in a very controlled environment. Experimental research is capable of preforming studies on people while manipulating predictable variables. Examples of Experimental research include placebo experiments such as testing a new drug effect on the public. Experimental explains why something happens.

Non-experimental is usually given to a research when the researcher cannot control, manipulate, or alter the variables of the research study. The results are usually collected by survey, correlations, or case studies. According to Formplus, “Non-experimental research is the type of research that does not involve the manipulation of control or independent variable. In non-experimental research, researchers measure variables as they naturally occur without any further manipulation.

This type of research is used when the researcher has no specific research question about a causal relationship between 2 different variables, and manipulation of the independent variable is impossible” (Formplus Blog, 2020). Non-experimental explains more descriptive nature of what rather than why something happens. A census would be an example of a non-experimental research because it examines a large population without controlled variables.

Formplus Blog. (2020, January 24). Experimental Vs Non-Experimental Research: 15 Key Differences. Retrieved from Formplus: https://www.formpl.us/blog/experimental-non-experimental-research

McNiff, P., & Petrick, M. (2018). Quantitative Research: Ethics, Theory, and Research. In A. Falkner, Nursing Research: Understanding Methods for Best Practice. Grand Canyon University.

NRS 433V GCU Experimental & Research Designs Data Collection & Analysis Discussion

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Re: Topic 3 DQ 1

In case of nonexperimental research design, the data is collected without making variations or introduction treatments. Here the variables are not manipulated. The purpose of this study is to observe things as they occur in nature. Hence such a study does not find cause and effect relationship. So, there are no treatments and no controls. Does not involve manipulation of the situation, circumstances, or experience of the participants. There are three types.

. Relational (or correction) studies-simply identify co-movements of variables.

. Comparative- compare 2 or more groups on one or more variables (example-gender and driving safety).

. Longitudinal -examines variables such as performance exhibited by a group over time.

In experimental research, we have true experiments in which the researcher manipulates one variable and relates with control of the rest of the variables. Experimental design is a way to carefully design experiments in advance so that results are both objective and valid. An experimental design should.

. Describe how participants will be randomly selected to experimental groups.

. Minimize or eliminate confounding variables.

. Allow for interference about independent and dependent variables.

. Reduce variability.

Experimental designs are the most rigorous of all research designs and are considered the “gold standard” against which all other research designs are judged.

An example is, if we study the effect of insulin on our body, the experimental group will be diverse doses of insulin and the control will be no insulin (negative control) or an insulin agonist (positive control).

Reference.

Burns, N., & Grove, S. (2011). Understanding Nursing Research (5^th ed.). Maryland Heights,

MO: Elsevier.

Sousa, V.D., Driessnack, M., & Menders. (2011). An overview of Research Designs Relevant to Nursing: part 1: Qualitative Research Designs.

NRS 433 WEEK 3 Rough Draft Quantitative Research Critique and Ethical Consideration

Assessment Description

In this assignment, you will write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two quantitative research studies.

Use the practice problem and two quantitative, peer-reviewed research articles you identified in the Topic 1 assignment (or two new articles based on instructor feedback in Topic 1) to complete this assignment.

In a 1,000–1,250-word essay, summarize two quantitative studies.

Use the “Research Critique Guidelines – Part II” document to organize your essay.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Attachments

NRS-433V-RS-T3-ResearchCritiqueGuid

REFERENCES MUST BE BETWEEN 2018-2022

Rough Draft Quantitative Research Critique and Ethical Considerations – Rubric

Rubric Criteria

Quantitative Studies

Criteria Description

Quantitative Studies

Target

Two articles are presented. Both articles are based on quantitative research.

Introduction of Nursing Practice Problem, Purpose and Picot Question

Criteria Description

Introduction of Nursing Practice Problem, Purpose and Picot Question

Target

Introduction includes the nursing practice problem and purpose of the essay in a comprehensive manner. The PICOT question is concise, accurately written, and includes all elements.

Background of Studies

Criteria Description

Background of Studies

Target

Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is thorough with substantial relevant details and an extensive explanation.

Articles Support of Nursing Practice Problem

Criteria Description

Articles Support of Nursing Practice Problem

Target

Method of Studies

Criteria Description

Method of Studies

Results of Studies

Criteria Description

Results of Studies

A discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and implications for nursing practice, is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.

Ethical Considerations

Criteria Description

Ethical Considerations

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

Evidence

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

Mechanics of Writing

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

Format/Documentation

Criteria Description

RESOURCES

Nursing Research: Understanding Methods for Best Practice

Read Chapter 3 in Nursing Research: Understanding Methods for Best Practice.

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/nursing-research_understanding-methods-for-best-practice_1e.php

Science, Technology, and Innovation: Nursing Responsibilities in Clinical Research

Read “Science, Technology, and Innovation: Nursing Responsibilities in Clinical Research,” by Grady and Edgerly, from Nursing

Research Ethics

Read “Research Ethics,” by Adams and Callahan (2018), located on the University of Washington School of Medicine website.

https://depts.washington.edu/bhdept/ethics-medicine/bioethics-topics/detail/77

Sampling Design in Nursing Research

Read “Sampling Design in Nursing Research,” by Curtis and Keeler, from American Journal of Nursing(2021).

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Ensuring Data Fidelity in Quantitative Research

Read “Ensuring Data Fidelity in Quantitative Research,” by Siegmund and Siedlecki, from Clinical Nurse Special

Ethics and the Reporting of Research Findings

Read “Ethics and the Reporting of Research Findings,” by Milton, from Nursing Science Quarterly(2019).

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Essential Versus Nonessential: The Ethics of Conducting Non-COVID Research in a Population of Persons Living With Serious Illness During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Read “Essential Versus Nonessential: The Ethics of Conducting Non-COVID Research in a Population of Persons Living With Serious Illne

Experimental (Trial) Research

Read “Experimental (Trial) Research,” by Stoica, from Salem Press Encyclopedia (2021).

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Discussion Question 5

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Re: Topic 3 DQ 1

Quantitative research designs generally fall under one of the 2 umbrellas: experimental and non-experimental research. Experimental research is the most powerful quantitative method. It has a rigorous control and manipulation of the variables. It is an objective, systematic, and highly controlled investigation conducted for predicting and controlling phenomena (Grove, 2017). During the experimental design, the researcher uses random assignment. They also manipulate an independent variable around a controlled variable. In a true experimental design, there must be randomization, a control group, and manipulation of a variable while examining the direct cause or predicted relationships between variables.

Non- experimental research is research that lacks the manipulation of an independent variable, random assignment of participants to conditions or orders of conditions or both. It is usually descriptive or correlational, which means that you are either describing a situation or phenomenon simply as it stands, or you are describing a relationship between 2 or more variables, without any interference from the researcher. It focuses on examining variables as they would naturally occur. Some of the examples of the experimental research are: survey, case studies, comparative studies, and descriptive studies. These research design has no random assignments, no control groups, and no manipulation of variables. The research method is observation only.

Experimental research provides convincing evidence that changes with an independent variable. Thus, it results in the differences in a dependent variable. On the other hand, non-experimental research does not cause any change in the independent variables.

Reference:

Grove, S., Gray, J., & Burns, N. (2017). Understanding Nursing Research, 6th Edition.

Saunders, 092014. VitalBook file.

NRS 433 Week 5 Assignment Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft

Requires Lopeswrite

Assessment Description

Prepare this assignment as a 1,500-1,750-word paper using the instructor feedback from the previous course assignments and the guidelines below.

PICOT Question

Revise the PICOT question you wrote in the Topic 1 assignment using the feedback you received from your instructor.

The final PICOT question will provide a framework for your capstone project (the project students must complete during their final course in the RN-BSN program of study).

Research Critiques

In the Topic 2 and Topic 3 assignments, you completed qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research critiques on two articles for each type of study (four articles total). Use the feedback you received from your instructor on these assignments to finalize the critical analysis of each study by making appropriate revisions.

The completed analysis should connect to your identified practice problem of interest that is the basis for your PICOT question.

Use the “Research Critiques and PICOT Question Guidelines – Final Draft” document to organize your essay. Questions under each heading should be addressed as a narrative in the structure of a formal paper. Please note that there are two new additional sections: Outcomes Comparison and Proposed Evidence-Based Practice Change.

General Requirements

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Attachments

NRS-433V-RS-T5-Research-Critique-PICOT-Guidelines.docx

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Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft – Rubric

Rubric Criteria

Evidence of Revision

Criteria Description

Evidence of Revision

Evidence of incorporation of research critique feedback and revision is comprehensive and thoroughly developed.

Introduction of Nursing Practice Problem, Purpose, and PICOT Question

Introduction of Nursing Practice Problem, Purpose, and PICOT Question

Introduction includes the nursing practice problem and purpose of the essay in a comprehensive manner. The PICOT question is concise, accurately written, and includes all elements.

Background of Studies

Criteria Description

Background of Studies

Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is thorough with substantial relevant details and an extensive explanation.

Articles Support of Nursing Practice Problem

Criteria Description

Articles Support of Nursing Practice Problem

Method of Studies

Criteria Description

Method of Studies

5: Excellent

A thorough discussion on the method of study for each article and a comparison of the study methods are presented. A benefit and a limitation of each method are presented. The discussion demonstrates a solid understanding of research methods.

A detailed discussion on the method of study for each article and a comparison of study methods are presented. A benefit and a limitation of each method are presented.

Criteria Description

Results of Studies

A discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and implications for nursing practice, is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.

Ethical Considerations

Criteria Description

Ethical Considerations

Ethical considerations when conducting nursing research are comprehensively discussed. Discussion of how the researchers accounted for ethical considerations is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.

Outcomes Comparison

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Outcomes Comparison

Explanation of the anticipated outcomes for the PICOT question is thorough with substantial relevant details and an extensive explanation. The outcomes of the four selected articles and the comparison to the anticipated outcomes are comprehensive.

Proposed Evidence-Based Practice Change

Criteria Description

Proposed Evidence-Based Practice Change

The link between the PICOT question, the research articles, and the identified nursing practice problem is substantially explained. The proposed evidence-based practice change is thorough with substantial and relevant details.

Acceptable

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

EVIDENCE

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

Mechanics of Writing

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Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

Format/Documentation

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Nursing Research: Understanding Methods for Best Practice

Read Chapter 5 in Nursing Research: Understanding Methods for Best Practice.

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/nursing-research_understanding-methods-for-best-practice_1e.php

How to Implement a Change in Practice

Read “How to Implement a Change in Practice,” by Gesme and Wiseman, from Journal of Oncology Practice (2010).

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2936472/

A Nurses’ Guide to the Hierarchy of Research Designs and Evidence

Read “A Nurses’ Guide to the Hierarchy of Research Designs and Evidence,” by Ingham-Broomfield, from Australian Journal of Ad

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=114833287&site=eds-live&scope=site

Applying Evidence-Based Knowledge to Clinical Practice: A View From Here

Read “Applying Evidence-Based Knowledge to Clinical Practice: A View From Here,” by Bonham, from Journal of Wound,

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://ovidsp.ovid.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&CSC=Y&NEWS=N&PAGE=fulltext&AN=00152192-202003000-00018&LSLINK=80&D=ovft

Translational Research to Reduce Health Disparities and Promote Health Equity

Read “Translational Research to Reduce Health Disparities and Promote Health Equity,” by Tucker, Kang, and Williams, fr

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Implementation: The Linchpin of Evidence-Based Practice Changes

Read “Implementation: The Linchpin of Evidence-Based Practice Changes,” by Tucker, from Nurse Today (2019).

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National Nursing Research Roundtable

Read “National Nursing Research Roundtable,” located

Discussion Question 6

Kellie B

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Re: Topic 3 DQ 2

There are two types of sampling theories. Probability sampling is when all of the participants’ in the targeted population have equal chances of being selected in the sample. Non-probability sampling is when the sampling population is selected in a non-systematic approach which does not provide equal chances of being selected for sample. There are four types of probability sampling including simple random sampling, stratified sampling, systematic, and clustered random. Simple random when the whole population is accessible.

Stratified sampling is a modified version of simple sampling when the whole population is divided into subgroups based on demographics such as age, religion, gender, or education. Systematic sampling is when the researcher selects subjects to be in the sample based on systemic rule, using a fixed interval. Clustered random is used when creating a sampling frame is impossible due to the large size of the population.

Three types of non-probability sampling include convenience sampling, judgmental sampling, and snowball sampling. Convenience sampling is when researchers enroll people by accessibility and availability. This method is usually quick and inexpensive. Judgmental sampling is when subjects are picked by the researcher’s choice. Snowball method is when the subjects cannot be located in a specific location, making it difficult to access the population. (Elfil & Negida, 2017)

According to Hydrocephalus Association Website, “generalizability is a measure of how useful the results of a study are for a broader group of people or situations. If the results of a study are broadly applicable to many different types of people or situations, the study is said to have good generalizability. If the results can only be applied to a very narrow population or in a very specific situation, the results have poor generalizability” (Hydrocephalus Association, 2019).

We strive for good generalizability when it comes to nursing research because we want the results to be applied to a large group of the population opposed to a narrow groups of people. When the results could be applied to a large group they can be utilized with best evidence-based practice for nurses. This makes them more susceptible of being placed as standards in practice for all nurses. Bad generalizability does not necessarily mean we don’t care to use it but we must understand that only a small group will benefit from the results.

Elfil, M., & Negida, A. (2017). Sampling methods in Clinical Research; an Educational Review. Emerg.

Hydrocephalus Association. (2019). Research 101: Generalizability. Retrieved from Hydrocephalus Association: https://www.hydroassoc.org/research-101-generalizability/