For this assignment build on the work that you did in the Research Problem and Purpose Statements assignment.
The assignment has two distinct parts.
Part 1: Quantitative Research Question
For this first part of the assignment, 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 assignment. Additionally, your research question should align with 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 qualitative research questions, the following checklist may be useful.
Quantitative Research Question Checklist
- Does the purpose statement fit logically with the problem statement? Does the purpose statement use similar words to the problem statement, 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? For instance, are words like perception used that would automatically reject a quantitative study? Reference the research methodology publication to ensure alignment.
- Do questions seek to describe responses to the variables described in the study?
- Do the questions include words like compare or correlate 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?
Relevant 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.
Part 2: Quantitative Methods and Data Collection
For this second part of the assignment, you will draw on your readings about qualitative methods and data collection to first identify specific quantitative methodologies that will enable you to answer your research questions. Second, you will discuss specific qualitative data collection tools or strategies that are appropriate for this purpose. Questions to consider when looking for strategies and tools include the following:
- What is your research question specifically trying to answer?
- How does the specific HAC affect the types of tools and strategies that would work best?
- How does the health care setting where the research project will occur affect the types of tools and strategies that would work best?
This part should also 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 2–5 pages long, depending on the level of detail required to fully present your methodologies and data collection tools and strategies.