Assignment Types of Research in Healthcare
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Assignment Instructions
Using
APA 7th edition format, write a short paper (2–3 pages, excluding title and references) that includes the following sections:
Overview of Major Research Types
Explain in your own words:
· Quantitative research
· Qualitative research
· Mixed-methods research
· Basic vs. applied research
· Experimental vs. non-experimental research
Include definitions and typical examples in healthcare.
Study Design Comparison Table
Create a table that compares at least
five quantitative study designs:
|
Study Design |
Purpose |
Example in Nursing |
Strength |
Limitation |
|
(e.g., RCT, cohort, case-control, cross-sectional, quasi-experimental) |
Levels of Evidence
Briefly describe how research design influences the strength of clinical evidence.
Include a pyramid of evidence (pasted image or created by student).
Application to DNP Practice
Choose one clinical problem related to your DNP project.
Describe which type of research design would be most appropriate and
justify why, including:
· Population/context
· Feasibility
· Intended outcomes
· Ethical considerations
Formatting Requirements
✔ APA 7th edition
✔ Times New Roman 12-pt font
✔ Double-spaced
✔ Minimum
3 scholarly peer-reviewed references within the last
5–7 years
✔ Include title page & reference page
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