Module 2 Discussion Question 1: In your own words, describe the connection among primary, secondary, and meta-analysis. Is there ever an instance where only one of these might be used?

 

Module 2 Discussion Question 1:
In your own words, describe the connection among primary, secondary, and meta-analysis. Is there ever an instance where only one of these might be used?
Module 2 Discussion Question 2:
Some might say that meta-analysis is controversial, especially if you consider metasynthesis. Would you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
Module 2 Assignment:
Professional Development: 

 	
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Tasks:1. Compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative research. Include an explanation of the following questions in your response:

 	
Which, in your opinion, is most valuable? Or are they equally valuable?
 	
What are the best types of studies for each method?
 	
What issues you should keep in mind when applying these to an actual study? For example, what role does bias play?

2. Visit the Center for Disease Control Emerging Infectious Disease website: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/ Choose one journal, article, or case study and explain the type of research design that was used in this study. Summarize your source, and be sure to include an explanation of the following questions in your response:

 	
Is it evident that primary, secondary, or meta-analysis was used?
 	
What role did surveys play, if any? Explain.
 	
Were there any flaws or discrepancies in the data? Why or why not?

3. Review this link: https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-descriptive-and-vs-analytic-epidemiology/ describing Descriptive and Analytical Epidemiology – then locate two journal articles, one that uses descriptive epidemiology, and the other that uses analytic epidemiology. Summarize each article and compare and contrast the research design approach.
Module 3 Discussion Question 1:
Discuss the significance of composition and size to sampling. What effect does each have on the outcome of the study?
Module 3 Discussion Question 2:
What are some issues to consider when using face validity? What are some potential pitfalls to avoid, and how would you avoid them? Give a few examples.
Module 3 Assignment:
Professional Development: 

 	
Each response to a task below should be 500-1000 words.
 	
All responses should be combined into a single document for submission.
 	
APA formatting required.

Please submit only complete assignments (not partial or “draft” assignments).
Submit only the assignments corresponding to this module.
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Tasks:1. Visit the PRIME nursing website and review the case study titled “Stress Management for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis:” http://primeinc.org/casestudies/pa_np/study/897/Stress_Management_for_Patients_with_Rheumatoid_Arthritis

Summarize the article and respond to the following questions:

 	
What sampling technique was used in this study? Does this seem appropriate?
 	
What concerns might you have about reliability and validity in this study, why? Explain.
 	
Were there any flaws or discrepancies in the study? Why or why not?

2. Locate a research article that establishes the reliability and validity of a tool that measures a concept that is important in nursing (example: maternal role satisfaction, caregiver stress, etc.). Provide a summary of the tool, to include:

 	
Purpose of the tool.
 	
Characteristics of sample used for testing reliability and/or validity.
 	
Major findings of the reliability/validity testing: strengths/limitations.
 	
How this tool might be used to advance nursing science.

3. Locate a research article that assesses a physiological measure (example: salivary cortisol levels, blood pressure, frequency of blinking). Provide a summary of the tool, to include:

 	
Purpose of the tool.
 	
Characteristics of the sample.
 	
Any information that describes how reliability/validity was established in this study.
 	
How this tool might be used to advance nursing science


 	
In your opinion, is it possible to perform a truly and totally pure structured interview? For example, how can you negotiate a participant that tends to add more than the question requires? Explain.

Module 5 Discussion Question 1:
Discuss what you think are the most important factors to keep in mind when collecting data. What could potentially happen if these criteria are not met? Give a few examples.
Module 5 Discussion Question 2:
How has history defined and shaped modern ethics in nursing research? What are some additional issues or personal examples you can think of that can further our understanding of ethics in research? Explain.
Module 5 Assignment:



Professional Development: 

 	
Each response to a task below should be 500-1000 words.
 	
All responses should be combined into a single document for submission.
 	
APA formatting required.

Please submit only complete assignments (not partial or “draft” assignments).
Submit only the assignments corresponding to this module.
Please label each assignment with:

 	
Your name
 	
Course number
 	
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Date

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