Assignment: Methods Used in Quantitative Research

As you have explored this week, there are various methods a researcher may use to engage in quantitative research design. While the methods presented this week are not exhaustive, they do introduce numerous features that you will likely encounter when reviewing, accessing, and researching the nursing practice literature. Whether you are creating new research or searching the literature to add support for a research question you are interested in, understanding the quantitative research designs that may be used for nursing practice will likely inform how you will conduct research for your health care setting. As you continue to build upon your research skills as a nursing researcher and professional, understanding how to engage in quantitative research design is a valuable asset.

For this Assignment, view this weeks Quantitative Research Design PowerPoint webinar and pay close attention to its content on the basic elements of research methods (e.g., sample, data collection, measurement, analysis). Then, be sure to review the two research studies by Sand-Jekline and Sherman (2014) and Steelman, Graling, and Perkhounkova (2013), included in this weeks resources.Note:While not a required resource, you might find the definitions in theEncyclopedia of Nursing Researchhelpful for this assignment.

This assignment involves identifying and describing the strengths and weaknesses of the research method used in both the Sand-Jekline and Sherman (2014) and Steelman, Graling, and Perkhounkova (2013) research articles in this weeks resources. Use a separate copy of the Journal Club Template for Quantitative Research to enter this information for each research study in this weeks resources. The template includes a column for each element, beginning with a column to describe the sample used in the study. Be brief, paraphrase and summarize each of the elements clearly on the grid.

Note:You will be submittingtwoJournal Club Templates for Quantitative Research for this Assignment; one for the Sand-Jekline and Sherman (2014) article and one for the Steelman, Graling, and Perkhounkova (2013) article.

Journal Club Template for Quantitative Research

Identify and describe the strengths and weaknesses of the research method used in both research articles in this weeks resources. Use a separate copy of the Journal Club Template for Quantitative Research to enter this information for each research study in this weeks resources. The template includes a column for each element, beginning with a column to describe the sample used in the study. Be brief, paraphrase and summarize each of the elements clearly on the grid.

Article:

Research Design	Sample Selection	Data Collection Methods	Data Collection Measures/Tools	Plans for Data Analysis

Sources:

Readings

• Grove, S. K., Burns, N., & Gray, J. R. (2013).The practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence(7th ed.). St. Louis, MS: Elsevier.
  • Chapter 3, Introduction to Quantitative Research Design (pp. 3456)
  • Chapter 10, Understanding Quantitative Research Design (pp.195213)
• Cook, C. A. L., Guerrerio, J. F., & Slater, V. E. (2004). Healing touch and quality of life in women receiving radiation treatment for cancer: A randomized controlled trial.Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine,10(3), 3441.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Sand-Jecklin, K., & Sherman, J. (2014). A quantitative assessment of patient and nursing outcomes of bedside nursing report implementation.Journal of Clinical Nursing,23(19/20), 28542863.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Steelman, V. M., Graling, P. R., & Perkhounkova, Y. (2013). Priority patient safety issues identified by perioperative nurses.AORN Journal,97(4), 402418.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Document:Journal Club Template for Quantitative Research (Word Document)

Writing Resources and Program Success Tools

• Walden University. (n.d.). Walden templates: General templates: APA course paper template with advice (6th ed.). Retrieved December 14, 2015 fromhttp://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=7980455
• Document:AcademicWritingExpectations(AWE)Checklist(WordDocument)Thischecklistwillhelpyouself-assessyourwritingtoseeifitmeetsacademicwritingstandardsforthiscourse.

Journal Club Template for Quantitative Research

Identify and describe the strengths and weaknesses of the research method used in both research articles in this weeks resources. Use a separate copy of the Journal Club Template for Quantitative Research to enter this information for each research study in this weeks resources. The template includes a column for each element, beginning with a column to describe the sample used in the study. Be brief, paraphrase and summarize each of the elements clearly on the grid.

Article:

Research Design	Sample Selection	Data Collection Methods	Data Collection Measures/Tools	Plans for Data Analysis