Variables in a research study and data
Question Description
Variables in a Research Study and Data Collection
In this assignment, you will explore the variables and data collection involved in a research study.
Complete the following task:
- Read the following and choose one of the articles from the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL)
- Romero-Collado, A., Raurell-Torreda, M., Zabaleta-del-Olmo, E., Homs-Romero, E., & Bertran-Noguer, C. (2015). Course content related to chronic wounds in nursing degree programs in Spain. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 47(1), 51-61. doi: 10.1111/jnu.12106
- Yung-Mei, Y., Hsiu-Hung, W., Fang-Hsin, L., Miao-Ling, L., & Pei-Chao, L. (2015). Health empowerment among immigrant women in transnational marriages in Taiwan. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 47(1), 135-142. doi: 10.1111/jnu.12110
- Romero-Collado, A., Raurell-Torreda, M., Zabaleta-del-Olmo, E., Homs-Romero, E., & Bertran-Noguer, C. (2015). Course content related to chronic wounds in nursing degree programs in Spain. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 47(1), 51-61. doi: 10.1111/jnu.12106
Discussion:
- Read the process for data collection employed in the study. As a part of your discussion response, identify the method used in the study.
- Provide a bulleted list of the five tasks performed as part of data collection in the study. Follow the bulleted list in the summary as key points. Click here to enter your responses in the organizer.
Week 3: Discussion Question 2 (Choose one article)
Study 1: Course content related to chronic wounds in nursing degree programs in Spain. .
Brief Description of Method Employed:
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Study 2: Health empowerment among immigrant women in transnational marriages in Taiwan.
Brief Description of Method Employed:
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Data Collection Tasks | Study 1:Course content related to chronic wounds in nursing degree programs in Spain. | Study 2:Health empowerment among immigrant women in transnational marriages in Taiwan. | Comments |
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Conclusion:
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Weekly Discussion Forum
Objectives | Unacceptable | Emerging (F through D Range) | Satisfactory (C Range) | Above Average (B Range) | Exemplary (A Range) | Score |
Quality of Initial Posting | 0 PointsNo initial posting to evaluate | 1 to 13 PointsThe information provided is inaccurate, not focused on the assignment’s topic, and/or does not answer the question(s) fully. Response demonstrates incomplete understanding of the topic and/or inadequate preparation. | 14 to 15 PointsThe information provided is accurate, giving a basic understanding of the topic(s) covered. A basic understanding is when you are able to describe the terms and concepts covered. Despite this basic understanding, initial posting may not include complete development of all aspects of the assignment. | 16 to 17 PointsThe information provided is accurate, displaying a good understanding of the topic(s) covered. A good understanding is when you are able to explain the terms and topics covered. Initial posting demonstrates sincere reflection and addresses most aspects of the assignment, although all concepts may not be fully developed. | 18 to 20 PointsThe information provided is accurate, providing an in-depth, well thought-out understanding of the topic(s) covered. An in-depth understanding provides an analysis of the information, synthesizing what is learned from the course/assigned readings. | _ out of 20 |
Participation in Discussion | 0 PointsNo responses to other classmates in this discussion forum | 1 to 6 PointsMay include one or more of the following:*Comments to only one other student’s post.*Comments are not substantive, such as just one line or saying, “Good job” or “I agree.*Comments are off topic. | 7 PointsComments to two or more classmates’ initial posts but only on one day of the week. Comments are substantive, meaning they reflect and expand on what the other student wrote. | 8 PointsComments to two or more classmates’ initial posts on more than one day. Comments are substantive, meaning they reflect and expand on what the other student wrote. | 9 to 10 PointsComments to two or more classmates’ initial posts and to the instructor’s comment (if applicable) on more than two days. Responses demonstrate an analysis of peers’ comments, building on previous posts. Comments extend and deepen meaningful conversation and may include a follow-up question. | _ out of 10 |
Writing Mechanics (Spelling, Grammar, APA) andInformation Literacy | 0 PointsNo postings for which to evaluate language and grammar | 1 to 6 PointsNumerous issues in any of the following: grammar, mechanics, spelling, use of slang, and incomplete or missing APA citations and references. If required for the assignment, did not use course, text, and/or outside readings (where relevant) to support work. | 7 PointsSome spelling, grammatical, and/or structural errors. Some errors in APA formatting (citations and references). If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for initial post but not comments to other students. Sources include course/text readings but outside sources (when relevant) include non-academic/authoritative, such as Wikis and .com resources. | 8 PointsMinor errors in grammar, mechanics, or spelling in the initial posting. Minor errors in APA formatting (citations and references). If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for both the initial post and some of the comments to other students. Sources include course and text readings as well as outside sources (when relevant) that are academic and authoritative (e.g., journal articles, other text books, .gov web sites, professional organization web sites). | 9 to 10 PointsMinor to no errors in grammar, mechanics, or spelling in both the initial post and comments to others. APA formatting is correct. If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for both the initial post and the comments to other students. Sources include course and text readings as well as outside sources (when relevant) that are academic and authoritative (e.g., journal articles, other text books, .gov web sites, professional organization web sites). | _ out of 10 |
Total Score: | Comments: |
Quality of Initial Posting | 20 |
Participation in Discussion | 10 |
Writing Mechanics (Spelling, Grammar, and APA) and Information Literacy | 10 |
Total | 40 |