HERZING NU560 Unit 2 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest 2019 November

NU560 Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice

Unit 2 Discussion

DQ1 Research
Design

Please
review the Unit 2 Introduction and Required Resources regarding qualitative and
quantitative research design. Then, consider your selected evidence-based
practice problem/topic from unit 1 and the unit 2 assignment. Then, respond to the following question(s):

Compare and
contrast qualitative and quantitative research designs. Think about this in
terms of methodology and outcome.

If you were
to actually conduct your own research study, would your selected evidence-based
practice problem/topic lend itself to a qualitative or quantitative design?
(Describe specifics around the topic to support your findings.)

Responses
need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking
and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the
student’s position.

Please be
sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA
format.

Please
review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated
time to complete: 2 hours

Discussion
Peer/Participation Prompt [Due Sunday]

Respond to
at least two other student’s postings with substantive comments.

Substantive
comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with
information that will enhance the learning environment.

References
and citations should conform to the APA standards.

Remember:
Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other
words, disagree professionally and respectfully.

Plagiarism
is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.

Responses
need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking
and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the
student’s position.

Please review
the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

DQ2 Sampling

How do the
sampling methods and sample sizes vary for the different types of quantitative
and qualitative research?

Hypothetically,
what sampling method would you use to conduct a study of your selected
evidence-based practice problem/topic? Why?

How would
you determine the sample type and size?

Responses
need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking
and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the
student’s position.

Please be
sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA
format.

Please
review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated
time to complete: 2 hours

Discussion
Peer/Participation Prompt [Due Sunday]

Respond to
at least two other student’s postings with substantive comments.

Substantive
comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with
information that will enhance the learning environment.

References
and citations should conform to the APA standards.

Remember:
Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other
words, disagree professionally and respectfully.

Plagiarism
is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.

Responses
need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking
and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the
student’s position.

Please
review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.