Topic 3:
Research Ethics And Evaluating Quantitative Research
Objectives:
Evaluate the components of a quantitative research study.
Compare different types of quantitative designs.
Contrast levels of control between experimental and nonexperimental research designs.
Describe sampling theory.
Assignment 1:
Provide examples of experimental and nonexperimental research design. Contrast the levels of control applied to each.
Assignment 2:
Describe sampling theory and provide examples to illustrate your definition. Discuss generalizability as it applies to nursing research.
Assignment 3:
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.
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-T3-ResearchCritiqueGui
The template is only for you to capture your thoughts, not write the paper on. You were to use a word document and write a formal paper in APA format.
