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Discuss how the instrument was developed or purpose of use. (1)
Report the reliability of each instrument from previous studies and the current study. (1)
Report the validity of each instrument from previous studies and the current study. (1)
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Data Collection Methods
If appropriate, identify the intervention protocol. (2)
Detail how the data were collected. (2)
In what way(s) is the data collection procedures appropriate for this study? (2)
In what way were appropriate steps taken to protect the rights of the subjects? (2)
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Statistical Analysis Procedures
Complete the table below with the analysis techniques conducted in the study: (8)
Statistical Procedure
Findings
Significance
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What are the specific results of the study? Describe in DETAIL (8)
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StrengthsLimitations
What are two major strengths of the scientific merit of this study? (3)
What are two major limitations of the scientific merit of this study? (3)
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Implications/Recommendations
How did the researcher generalize the findings? (2)
What did the researchers say the relevance of the data was? Describe the researchers' interpretation of the findings. (2)
Where in nursing can the results of the data be applied? (1)
What suggestions for further study were identified? (1)
Is the description of the study sufficiently clear for replication? (2)
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION OF THE PAPER (2)
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REFLECTION: Reflect on your newly developed understanding of quantitative research. What has this experience meant to you and how will this make a difference in your practice of nursing? (6)
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Quantitative questions, note she is picky to the letter
Caution:
1. Do not provide a "Yes" or "no" answer without an EXPLANATION. YOU MUST JUSTIFY ALL YOUR RESPONSES
2. ALL responses must be written in YOUR OWN WORDS. Do NOT quote the article.
STUDENT:
Complete reference for article:
Lavoie-Tremblay, M., Wright, D. Desforges, N., Gelinas, C., Marchionni, C., Drevniok, U. (2008). "Creating a healthy workplace for new-generation nurses." Journal of nursing scholarship 40(3), pp. 290-7. Retrieved April 24, 2009, from ProQuest Health and Medical Complete database. (Document ID: 1562658871).
Problem
What is the problem the study was conducted to research? (3) Lack of research regarding psychological effects of the workplace on new (early career) nurses and psychological well-being of these nurses.
Why is the problem an important one for nursing to research? (3) Understanding the effects of the workplace on psychological well-being could lead to adjustments that improve nursing recruiting and retention rates
Study Purpose
What is the purpose of the study? (2) To determine what psychological effects the nursing workplace environment has on new nurses, and how these effects occur specifically.
Research Question
What is the main research question? If not stated, what would you say the research question is? If there is more than one research question, state the question(s) (4) How much psychological distress is caused to new generation nurses by the nursing work environment, and how is this distress created?
Hypothesis/hypotheses
What is the study hypothesis? If it is not
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