At the end of the course and given actual situation, a group of student will be able to: b.1 Critique a research study based on stated guidelines. c.1 Perform a final research defense process (from data gathering, analysis and interpretation of study results, dissemination of the research findings and making appropriate recommendations based on the results of their respective studies). c.2 Design a written group research study. d.1 Demonstrate adeptness in communication and presentation skills.
A. The Empirical Phase 1. Measurement and the Assessment of Quantitative Data a. Definition of Measurement b. Levels of Measurement c. Advantages of Measurement 2. Reliability a. Three important aspects of reliability (stability, internal consistency and equivalence) 3. Validity a. Three important aspects of validity (content validity, criterion- related validity & construct ) b. Sensitivity and Specificity B. The Analytical Phase 1. Analyzing the Quantitative and Qualitative Data a. Descriptive Data Analysis b. Inferential Data Analysis c. Classification of Statistics d. Criteria for Selecting Statistical Tool C. The Dissemination Phase a. Communicating the Research Findings b. Using Research in Evidence-Based Nursing Practice D. Writing the Final Research Report (Handout on Research Report) (Format will be given to the students during the discussion) E. Critiquing of Research Reports a. Guidelines for Use in Critiquing Reports
Tan, Crestita, “A Research Guide in Nursing Education” Polit, Denise, “Essentials of Nursing Research Calano, Roel, “Statistics for the Health Profession
