Quantitative and Qualitative

This week 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.
• Discussion Board Rubric 9_19

• Discussion Board Rubric 9_19

  Criteria	Ratings	Pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnswers the initial graded discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of concepts for the week.	16.0 pts Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts. 14.0 pts Addresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts. 12.0 pts Addresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts. 0.0 pts Minimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).	16.0 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegrates evidence to support discussion. Sources are credited. ( APA format not required)	12.0 pts Integrates evidence to support your discussion from: assigned readings OR online lessons, AND at least one outside scholarly source. Sources are credited. 10.0 pts Integrates evidence to support discussion from: assigned readings OR online lesson. Sources are credited. 9.0 pts Integrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading or lesson. Sources are credited. 0.0 pts Does not integrate any evidence.	12.0 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEngages in meaningful dialogue with classmates or instructor before the end of the week.	14.0 pts Responds to a classmate and/or instructor’s post furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion. 12.0 pts Responds to a classmate and/or instructor furthering the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion. 10.0 pts Responds to a classmate and/or instructor but does not further the discussion. 0.0 pts No response post to another student or instructor.	14.0 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommunicates in a professional manner.	8.0 pts Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 7.0 pts Presents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 6.0 pts Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 0.0 pts Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).	8.0 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePARTICIPATION: Response to initial question: Responds to initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.	0.0 pts 0 points deducted Student posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT. 0.0 pts 5 points deducted Student does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.	0.0 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePARTICIPATION Total posts: Participates in the discussion at least three times on at least two different days.	0.0 pts 0 points deducted Posts in the discussion at least three times AND on two different days. 0.0 pts 5 points deducted Posts fewer than three times OR does not participate on at least two different days.	0.0 pts
  Total Points: 50.0