Original scientific method

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Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other. Therefore you are strongly encouraged to complete them in the in which they are presented.The quantitative method is the original scientific method. Quantitative research methods can be subdivided by various designs that researchers use to answer their research questions. In fact the wording of the research question must match the methodology and may contain the words that indicate the design. Quantitative research identifies what happened but not why it happened. It identifies causation or relationships.The relationships in a quantitative research study are similar to those used for a qualitative design. There is still a relationship between the theory problem purpose and now the research questions hypotheses and design. This week you will continue to expand your understanding of this framework by analyzing and evaluating research questions and hypotheses in quantitative studies. You will also learn about various quantitative research designs that researchers use to answer their research questions.In addition you will continue to analyze the interrelated elements of a research study making the connection among theory problem and purpose and research questions hypotheses and design.DEMONSTRATION OF PROFICIENCYBy successfully completing this assessment you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:Competency 1: Explain the different types of health care research methodologies.Identify relevant quantitative methodologies that will support answering a research question.Describe quantitative data collection tools or strategies that are appropriate for answering a research question.Explain the importance of methodologically relevant data collection to a research plan as a whole.Competency 2: Develop a research question based on a hospital-acquired condition.Formulate a quantitative research question and associated hypothesis.Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly professional and respectful of the diversity dignity and integrity of others and is consistent with the expectations of health care professionals..Communicate in a manner that is scholarly professional and respectful of the diversity dignity and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.INSTRUCTIONSFor this assessment it is suggested that you build upon the work that you did in the Research Problem and Purpose Statements assessment.The assessment has two distinct parts:Part 1: Quantitative Research QuestionRelevant Scoring Guide Criteria:Formulate a quantitative research question and associated hypothesis.Communicate in a manner that is scholarly professional and respectful of the diversity dignity and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.For this section you will formulate a research question that is appropriate for a research project that will use quantitative methodologies.Remember the HAC that you used in your Research Problem and Purpose Statements assessment. Additionally your research question should align to the problem and purpose statements that you developed at that time.Keep in mind that a well-written research question should be a single statement.When examining or creating quantitative research questions the following checklist may be useful.Quantitative Research Question ChecklistDoes the purpose statement fit logically with the problem statement? Are there similar words or does it seem to address a different topic?Based on the problem statement do the research questions align with the method and design of the study? Do questions seek to describe responses to the variables described in the study?Do the questions include words like compare correlate or other words that indicate a quantitative study?Do the questions include identification of the independent and dependent variables?Does the hypothesis fit with the research questions?Do the questions and hypothesis identify the participants for the research study?Do the questions and hypothesis specify the participants and the research site?Part 2: Quantitative Methods and Data CollectionRelevant Scoring Guide Criteria:Identify relevant quantitative methodologies that will support answering a research question.Describe quantitative data collection tools or strategies that are appropriate for answering a research question.Explain the importance of methodologically relevant data collection to a research plan as a whole.Communicate in a manner that is scholarly professional and respectful of the diversity dignity and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.For this section you will draw upon your readings about quantitative methods and data collection to first identify specific quantitative methodologies that will enable you to answer your research questions. You will also discuss specific quantitative data collection tools or strategies that are appropriate for this purpose. Questions to consider when looking for strategies and tools include:What is your research question specifically trying to answer?How does the specific HAC impact the types of tools and strategies that would work best?How does the health care setting that the research project will be occurring in impact the types of tools and strategies that would work best?Lastly this section should include a review of why it is important to a potential research plan as a whole to ensure that your data collection plan is relevant to your chosen methodology.This section should be 2 to 5 pages in length depending on the level of detail required to fully present your methodologies and data collection tools and strategies.

ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSStructure: Include a title page table of contents and reference page.Length: There is not length requirement for this assessment. Most submissions that fully address all scoring guide criteria will be 2 to 5 pages in length.References: Cite at least five current scholarly or professional resources.Format: Use APA style for references and citations.You may wish to refer to the following APA resources to help with your structure formatting and style:APA Style and Format.APA Paper Template.APA Paper Tutorial.Font: Times New Roman font 12 point double-spaced for narrative portions only. Competency 1: Explain the different types of health care research methodologies.Identify relevant quantitative methodologies that will support answering a research question.Describe quantitative data collection tools or strategies that are appropriate for answering a research question.Explain the importance of methodologically relevant data collection to a research plan as a whole. Identify relevant quantitative methodologies that will support answering a research question. Describe quantitative data collection tools or strategies that are appropriate for answering a research question. Explain the importance of methodologically relevant data collection to a research plan as a whole. Competency 2: Develop a research question based on a hospital-acquired condition.Formulate a quantitative research question and associated hypothesis. Formulate a quantitative research question and associated hypothesis. Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly professional and respectful of the diversity dignity and integrity of others and is consistent with the expectations of health care professionals..Communicate in a manner that is scholarly professional and respectful of the diversity dignity and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.

Communicate in a manner that is scholarly professional and respectful of the diversity dignity and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals. Formulate a quantitative research question and associated hypothesis. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly professional and respectful of the diversity dignity and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals. Does the purpose statement fit logically with the problem statement? Are there similar words or does it seem to address a different topic? Based on the problem statement do the research questions align with the method and design of the study? Do questions seek to describe responses to the variables described in the study? Do the questions include words like compare correlate or other words that indicate a quantitative study? Do the questions include identification of the independent and dependent variables? Does the hypothesis fit with the research questions? Do the questions and hypothesis identify the participants for the research study? Do the questions and hypothesis specify the participants and the research site? Identify relevant quantitative methodologies that will support answering a research question.

Describe quantitative data collection tools or strategies that are appropriate for answering a research question. Explain the importance of methodologically relevant data collection to a research plan as a whole. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly professional and respectful of the diversity dignity and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals. What is your research question specifically trying to answer? How does the specific HAC impact the types of tools and strategies that would work best? How does the health care setting that the research project will be occurring in impact the types of tools and strategies that would work best? Structure: Include a title page table of contents and reference page. Length: There is not length requirement for this assessment. Most submissions that fully address all scoring guide criteria will be 2 to 5 pages in length.

References: Cite at least five current scholarly or professional resources. Format: Use APA style for references and citations.You may wish to refer to the following APA resources to help with your structure formatting and style:APA Style and Format.APA Paper Template.APA Paper Tutorial. You may wish to refer to the following APA resources to help with your structure formatting and style:APA Style and Format.APA Paper Template.APA Paper Tutorial. APA Style and Format. APA Paper Template. APA Paper Tutorial. Font: Times New Roman font 12 point double-spaced for narrative portions only. SCORING GUIDEUse the scoring guide to understand how your assessment will be evaluated.VIEW SCORING GUIDE