Review the slide presentation on reliability, validity and trustworthiness. Describe the scientific rigor associated with quantitative and qualitative research and the importance of reliability, validity in quantitative research,  and trustworthiness in qualitative research. What are the differences among these concepts?  Discuss types of validity and reliability and the components of trustworthiness. Provide some suggestions that will improve them when conducting quantitative and qualitative research studies.

 

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Numerical data, measured in quantitative terms, reveal trends and patterns over time. For, example testing a new fall-prevention program within your hospital would require you to obtain a baseline fall rate before the program and then again after implementation of the program. Statistically, you could compare rate of falls before the new program with the rate of falls after the new program.

Describe another example of quantitative research design. How do quantitative research designs improve quality of care and health outcomes?

 

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This is a Quantitative Research assignment. Please use the following article to prepare this assignment.  

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Title:Adoption of Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Practices in Primary Care for Older Adults with a History of FallsAuthors:Phelan, Elizabeth A.
Aerts, Sally
Dowler, David
Eckstrom, Elizabeth
Casey, Colleen M.Source:Frontiers in Public Health. Sept 8, 2016Publisher Information:Frontiers Research FoundationPublication Year:2016Subject Terms:Primary health care — Research
Evidence-based medicine
Medical research
Medicine, ExperimentalDescription:Author(s): Elizabeth A. Phelan, Sally Aerts, David Dowler, Elizabeth Eckstrom, Colleen M. Casey A multifactorial approach to assess and manage modifiable risk factors is recommended for older adults with a […]Document Type:Author abstract
ReportLanguage:EnglishISSN:2296-2565DOI:10.3389/fpubh.2016.00190Rights:Copyright 2016 Gale, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
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Purpose

The purpose of assignment is to provide experience and feedback with critical appraisal of a quantitative research study. This assignment is intended to allow you to show evidence of achievement of:

CLO 1: Evaluate existing scientific evidence to be used in decision making related to practice, leadership, or education. (ILO and PLO 3, ILO and PLO 7).

TASK

Use the provided template to critically appraise a quantitative study. Apply the grading rubrics to make sure that your submission is up to par with the requirements. Additionally, refer to the all unit resources (e.g., readings, recordings, announcements, etc.) to facilitate your process. Please make sure that you are choosing a quantitative study for your appraisal in a timely manner. Therefore, it is suggested to reach out one of our consultants from the USA library.

Requirements

This assignment is due at the end of week 7 at 11 p.m. A template is provided which describes the expectations for each section. In addition to submitting this template, also MUST submit a PDF of the study that you chose to appraise. If you do not submit the PDF of the study, your assignment is incomplete and a late penalty will apply. The study that you choose should be a study that you will be using for your synthesis project. It must be a quantitative research study (not a systematic review or a qualitative study) or you will receive a 0 for this assignment. No rewrites or resubmissions will be allowed. Graduate level writing is expected. First person is expected because this is your appraisal of the study. The following rubric will be used to score this assignment.

Quantitative Research Critical Appraisal (Template)

Attached Files:

•  Unit 5 Critical Appraisal of Quantitative Research Assignment Description and Rubric.docx (30.29 KB)
•  5 Quantitative Research Critical Appraisal Template.doc (51.5 KB)

 

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 Nurses are the largest group (in numbers) in health care.  However, many of us are Baby-Boomers and are headed toward retirement.  How will this issue affect nursing in the future? 

 

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What is quantitative research important to nursing research? 

 

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