|
WEEK
|
CONTENT
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ACTIVITIES
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One
6- 2
|
Course Overview
Background of nursing
research
The research process
Reading and reviewing research |
Video
Text: Chs. 1, 2,
Group work &
Topic
selection |
Two
6- 9
|
Research problems and questions
Quantitative & Qualitative Methods
Variables
and hypotheses
Literature review
Theoretical frameworks |
Text: Chs. 4, 5, 6, &
7
Variable Worksheets
Handouts
Group work |
Three
6-16
|
The research critique
Ethical considerations |
Text: Chs. 3, & 17
Critique #1 - In Class
Video
Group work
|
Four
6-23
|
Quantitative & Qualitative Research Designs
Sampling |
Text: Chs. 8, 9, &
10
Group work |
Five
6-30
|
Measurement
Data collection
methods
|
Text: Chs. 11, & 12
Critique # 2 Due
Group work |
Six
7- 7
|
Data analysis |
Text: Chs. 13, 14, &
15
Group work |
Seven
7-14
|
Group Work
|
Critique # 3 Due |
Eight
7-21
|
Literature Review Presentations
Application to practice
Course evaluation
|
Group
Presentations
Text: Ch. 16 |
