Different research designs and methods are employed based on the
topic, the research problem, and the purpose of the study, and the
research questions. Clarity of choice is necessary to develop a viable
and feasible study. Making selections about how to set up a study and
plan a course of action to collect and analyze data is not random or
haphazard. The choices that students are required to make must be
thoughtful and systematic to maintain alignment and methodological
congruence throughout the research process. This week, students will
demonstrate their understanding of components that are critical to the
alignment process.
This week, you will develop a white paper that will serve as an
educational tool to engage, inform, and convince your audience about
the significance of alignment in qualitative research, and the critical
importance of achieving “methodological congruence”. To offer support,
you are provided with an explanation of the function and structure of a
white paper (Spotlight on Skills).
You will accomplish several tasks with this assignment:
Step 1. Begin your paper by defining and explaining what alignment
means, and why this is so important. Explain the implications of
alignment, as well as the lack thereof. Remember, the purpose of a
white paper is to provide a convincing argument so that your audience
will clearly understand, and buy into your claims.
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Research designs
To determine whether a new sleeping pill has an affect that varies with dosage, a researcher randomly assigns adult insomniacs, in equal numbers, to receive either 4 or 8 grams of the sleeping pill. The amount of sleeping time is measured for each subject during an 8-hour period after the administration of the dosage. What type of design is this, and what type of statistic is needed to analyze the data (consider ABAB studies)?
Research designs
To determine whether a new sleeping pill has an affect that varies with dosage, a researcher randomly assigns adult insomniacs, in equal numbers, to receive either 4 or 8 grams of the sleeping pill. The amount of sleeping time is measured for each subject during an 8-hour period after the administration of the dosage. What type of design is this, and what type of statistic is needed to analyze the data (consider ABAB studies)?
Research designs
There are various research designs (i.e., fixed, flexible, and mixed) that help to shape and form one’s research. Each design has various methods associated with the design (Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed-Methods). Each one of those methods then has a design method associated with it (i.e. Correlational Analysis, Case Study, etc.). This week you will dig into the different designs and methods and consider what might be the most appropriate style of research to address the problem “the impact of employee engagement on the success of organizations in the healthcare sector”. After reviewing and considering the three designs discussed in the text, please address the following questions:
1. Describe the three designs and when is it appropriate to use each design? How are the designs similar? How are the designs different?
2. What specific methods are related to each of these designs?
3. What design (fixed, flexible, mixed), method (quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method), and method design (i.e. correlational, case study, phenomenology, etc.) is most appropriate to address the proposed research problem “the impact of employee engagement on the success of organizations in the healthcare sector”.? Provide a rationale for why you believe it is the most appropriate.
Research designs
We learned how research designs are different and help us to objectively study nursing problems; the key is to decide which type of research and design will serve the purpose or intent to find a solution. After completing Week 4 readings and lesson, answer the following:
Reflect on your learning about Quantitative and Qualitative research; share two ways that helped you understand how they are different.
Choose one category of study design that you found interesting and describe; include what you learned about the design and how you believe it can help study nursing problems.
Refer back to your clinical nursing priority problem and evidence you located for your week 3 assignment:
• The nursing-evidenced practice (NEBP) committee has requested for you to make a recommendation to the team: Describe the type of research and the design that you believe would be the best way to study your problem. Discuss your rationale.