Quantitative Research and Descriptive or Correlational Design Proposal
Nursing Home Characteristics Impact on Elderly Readmission Rates
5 Scholarly References
8 pages of narrative and reference page
No bullet points in the paper
Introduction
[Text… Introduce the dissertation topic in one or more paragraphs. The study topic should be briefly described to establish the main ideas and context. Include 2, scholarly, peer-reviewed sources to support each assertion.
Statement of the Problem
(Approximately 250 to 300 words) Articulation of a concise problem statement is the key to a successful proposal/dissertation manuscript and typically requires many revisions before the proposal is approved. The problem statement is a brief discussion of a problem or observation succinctly identifying and documenting the need for and importance of the study. Include a statement that describes the gap in research that leads to this research proposal..
Purpose of the Study
The purpose statement should be one concise paragraph that describes the intent of the study and it should flow directly from the problem statement. Begin the purpose statement with a succinct sentence that indicates the study method and overarching goal.
Follow with a brief, but clear overview of how, with what instruments/data, with whom and where (as applicable).]
Within the Purpose Statement:
- The research method is identified quantitative, descriptive or correlational design.
- The research design is clearly stated and is aligned with the problem statement.
- Mention participants and population
Research Questions
Before listing the research questions, introductory information should be presented in a discussion context. (You can rephrase the research questions but they must fit the quantitative research approach)
Q1. What are the differences in nursing home characteristics of centers with high elderly readmission rates compared to nursing homes with low elderly readmission rates?
Q2. To what extent does nursing home characteristics impact elderly hospital readmission rates ?
Hypotheses
H10. [Null Hypothesis Text…]
H1a. [Alternative Hypothesis Text…]
H20. [Null Hypothesis Text…]
H2a. [Alternate
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Research Method
[Text… Discuss the proposed research method and design (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed). Quantitative Research – Descriptive or Correlation Design
- describe and substantiate the appropriateness of the method and design to respond to the stated problem, purpose and research questions.
- The discussion should not simply be a listing and description of research designs; rather, elaboration demonstrates how the proposed method and design accomplish the study goals,
- why the design is the optimum choice for the proposed research, and how the method aligns with the purpose and research questions.
- What are the variables of interest for the quantitative study?
Data Collection and Analysis
- description of the data collection process, with justifications, to include a discussion of the following:
- Overview of the population and sampling technique,
- Instruments used (e.g., survey, interview protocol), and
- Overview of process for collection and any challenges you envision.
- A brief discussion of the proposed analysis techniques with justification on alignment of techniques with problem, purpose, and questions.
- A brief discussion of how reliability and validity (or trustworthiness) will be maintained.
- . Specifically, what are Type I and Type II errors? How might these impact your study? What is statistical power? How might this impact your study?
- What steps can you take ahead of time to help avoid issues related to Type I & II errors as well as power?
Study Strengths and Weakness
- Analysis of any strengths and weaknesses you see with your design, data collection, and sample
Limitations and Bias
- Brief discussion of limitation and bias
Ethical Issues
- What are the associated ethical issues and how will they be addressed?
Summary
[Text…Briefly restate the key points, study purpose and proposed research plan.]
