Research and Methodology

Discuss some of the reasons why we include methodological theory in our research?  What purpose does it serve?  What role do inquiry paradigms play in research? Your posts this week should demonstrate critical reflection upon the assigned readings. 500 words 2 References APA format For more information on Methodological Theory read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methodology

 Discuss your understanding of the concept of internal validity in a research study, and the impacts of several errors or biases that can reduce the study’s validity. PLEASE INCLUDE IN-TEXT CITATION AND REFERENCE For more information on Internal Validity read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_validity

When you decide to purchase a new car, you first decide what is important to you. If mileage and dependability are the important factors, you will search for data-focused more on these factors and less on color options and sound systems. The same holds true when searching for research evidence to guide your clinical inquiry and professional decisions. Developing a formula for an answerable, researchable question that addresses your need will make the search process much more effective. One such formula is the PICO(T) format. In this Discussion, you will transform a clinical inquiry into a searchable question in PICO(T) format, so you can search the electronic databases more effectively and efficiently. You will share this PICO(T) question and examine strategies you might use to increase the rigor and effectiveness of a database search on your PICO(T) question. To Prepare: Review the Resources and identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry. Review the materials offering guidance on using databases, performing keyword searches, and developing PICO(T) questions provided in the Resources. Based on the clinical issue of interest and using keywords related to the clinical issue of interest, search at least two different databases in the Walden Library to identify at least four relevant peer-reviewed articles related to your clinical issue of interest. You should not be using systematic reviews for this assignment, select original research articles. Review the Resources for guidance and develop a PICO(T) question of interest to you for further study. It is suggested that an Intervention-type PICOT question be developed as these seem to work best for this course.  For more information on Clinical Inquiry read this:  https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=Clinical+Inquiry&title=Special%3ASearch&go=Go&ns0=1

Name two different methods for evaluating evidence. Compare and contrast these two methods. For more information on Evaluating Evidence read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evidence

Nicholas Walliman describes research methods as the techniques used to do research. These methods help you to conduct the research as well as sort and analyze the information properly in order for it to be conclusive. The conclusion of your research will show validity when the proper research method is used when conducting said research. (Walliman pg 7) As a consumer of research, you must ensure you have knowledge in the field of research methods. By having some knowledge on this matter, it ensures accuracy and validity. By knowing how the research was retrieved, it allows for you to know the information you are collecting from sources has been retrieved in an accurate way. Not having this background information can leave you to be a consumer of research from the media, personal discussions or through nonscholarly web pages. Scholarly articles are some of the best research a consumer of research should seek. Having knowledge of research methods would give you the upper hand with knowing that a scholarly article would be the best set of research and was retrieved with validity. A consumer of research is less likely to be negatively swayed when searching for research if they have a grave understanding of the methods that are used to conduct the research. An individual with knowledge of research methods would be able to acquire a source with more valid academic information. Scholarly research consists of peer-reviewed work. respond to this discussion question in 100 words For more information on Accuracy and Validity read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accuracy_and_precision

Instructions Submit a short paper addressing the following: What research methods have been used to address your research problem? Were these methods appropriate? What data collection methods have you noted in your review of literature? Evaluate the appropriateness of statistical analyses used. What gaps and inconsistencies in the literature have you noted? For additional details, please refer to the Module Six Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric document. For more information on Developing Research Methods read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research

Design For this section of your research proposal assignment, you will focus on the sampling, reliability, and validity of your research proposal. This section will include information on sampling, reliability, and validity.The following components should be addressed in your paper this week:Information on your sample  Sampling basic information (age, gender, criteria, etc.)Sample sizeExplain why your sample is appropriate for your studyReliabilityExplain how your data collection process is consistent and reliableExplain why your measurement tool is reliableValidityExplain how you will ensure you have a valid sampleExplain how you tested the validity of your measurement toolAPA formatting, references, and citations are required. Your research project design should be included as part of your final submission for your research proposal project in week 7 and your research proposal presentation in week 8. Use the feedback you receive from your instructor on your design to modify and improve before submission of your final project in weeks 7 and 8.Due Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)Points Possible: 75The Research Clinic SimulatioYou will need to complete this simulation in order to answer your Discussion Prompt this week!  Throughout the course, you have learned about research ethics. This simulation will let you see how some of those ethical concerns play out in the clinical setting along with the real-life consequences that can result.  Each role places you in several situations in which you must make decisions that affect patients, family, and your professional ethics and moral values.

Using your textbook, research, and your study notes, answer the following questions that deal with confidence interval construction and explain the content in detail, including calculations. Be sure to include in-text citations and peer reviewed references in APA format in your discussion post. Provide an explanation of the confidence interval and confidence level. Determine in what situations you can use the z  statistic to construct a confidence interval for the mean of a population.Verify what test statistic  is used for constructing a confidence interval on the population’s   proportion.Describe why and when t statistic is used in constructing  a confidence interval for the mean of a population.Read the case study “Pointsec Mobile Technology” on page  439 of Zikmund et al. (9th ed.) textbook (Chapter 17) and provide detailed answers to the questions asked.Make sure to provide numerical examples for questions 1-4 and include in-text citations and peer reviewed references in APA format. For more information on read this: 

Discuss the nursing implications of the findings of the research.  Consider the following questions What are the risks vs. benefits to the practice of the findings?  For more information on Design And Sampling read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampling_design

Submit a summary and analysis of six research articles relevant to the research problem that you have chosen. For additional, details, please refer to the Annotated Bibliography Rubric document. For more information on Analysis read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analysis