The Research Proces: Sampling, Ethics and Data Collection

The Research Process: Sampling, Ethics & Data Collection

There are numerous sampling methods. Random (or probability) sampling is the gold standard with convenience sampling being the least reliable. Multiple sampling techniques lie in between the two. The research design has an influence on the sampling technique used. Ethics influence how subjects are recruited to participate in research.

In the final activity, you will be presenting a plan for an evidence-based research project. The final activity information is only a plan for research.  You will not be implementing or evaluating any part of your plan.  In the first activity, you identified and defined a problem at your organization or in your practice. You also conducted a literature review.  In the second activity, you chose an evidence-based change in practice or intervention that you could use to address the identified problem. You also wrote a research question, a hypothesis, and chose a theory that can be used to guide your project.

In this activity, you are asked to discuss your sampling methodology, the study site, and the population from which you will be recruiting for your sample. You will also discuss the recruitment process and ethical considerations you must address when choosing your sample and collecting your data. Discuss your plan for gathering data (if you are planning to use a survey make sure you choose an established survey tool and discuss the reliability and validity of the survey if you are planning a qualitative study discuss your proposed data collection questions).  Provide a detailed description of how you will implement your evidence-based change in practice or intervention (if you are doing an educational intervention do not forget to add a content outline and learning objectives). Make sure to address all stakeholders that may be impacted by your evidence-based change or intervention. Finally, discuss how you will ensure buy-in from the stakeholders.

Suggested Reading and Resources

Read Chapters 16-26 in Polit and Beck (2021).

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