Quantitative Research

Discussion: Apply Knowledge

Step 1: Consider the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time (PICOT) question developed in Week 2.

Step 2: Locate one quantitative article that addresses your PICOT question and answer the discussion prompts below with explanation and detail.

Paragraph one: Write your PICOT question. Discuss the quantitative nature and purpose of the study you have chosen. How do you know this is a quantitative study? What type of quantitative study is it? What is the purpose of the study?

Paragraph two: Discuss the method of the study. How did the researchers collect the data? Do you believe this method is adequate to address the purpose of the study? What is the sample in the study, and is it appropriate, given the method?

Paragraph three: Summarize the findings of the study. What is the projected significance of the study to nursing? What are the recommendations for future study?

References: Provide complete references for all citations. Include citations and a reference for the quantitative study you selected to address your PICOT question.

Posts should meet the following criteria:

1. Integrate Evidence: Cite at least two sources of evidence in weekly posts.
   1. Integrate evidence from assigned reading(s) OR lesson.
   2. Integrate evidence from at least one outside scholarly source as directed in the discussion directions.
   3. Integrate evidence that supports the discussion.
   4. Cite all scholarly sources, reading(s), OR lessons in an in-text citation within the post and include a complete reference at the bottom of the post.
   5. Use sources no more than five years old unless they are historical references.
2. Engage in Meaningful Dialogue: Engage with peers and/or faculty by asking questions, and offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice.
   1. Respond to a peer and/or faculty post.
   2. Provide additional information or clarification in the reply post.
   3. Add depth to the discussion.
3. Communicate Professionally: Communicates professionally on all posts.
   1. Communicate clearly and concisely.
   2. Communicate respectfully, civilly, and caringly.
   3. Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.