Quantitative Research

 Module 2 Assignment

Write a

fully developed and detailed APA essay addressing each of the following

points/questions. There is no required word count; be sure to completely answer

all the questions for each question in detail. Separate each section in your

paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you

are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least

one (1) source using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA

writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page are required.

Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

Conduct a

literature search to select a quantitative research study related to the

problem identified in Module 1 and conduct an initial critical appraisal.

Respond to the overview questions for the critical appraisal of quantitative

studies, including:

Is this

quantitative research report a case study, case control study, cohort study,

randomized control trial or systematic review?

Where does

the study fall in the hierarchy of evidence in terms of reliability and risk of

bias?

Why was the

study done? (Define the problem and purpose.)

Were the

steps of the study clearly identified?

What was

the sample size?

Are the

measurements of major variables reliable and valid? Explain.

How were

the data analyzed?

Were there

any untoward events during the conduct of the study?

How do the

results fit with previous research in the area? (This may be reflected in the

literature review.)

What does

this research mean to clinical practice?

Additionally,

be sure to include the rapid appraisal questions for the specific research

design of the quantitative study that you have chosen. These can be found in

Chapter 5 of the textbook (Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt, ).

This

critical appraisal should be written in complete sentences (not just a numbered

list) using APA format.