In this assessment, you will produce a comprehensive analysis of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research. You w
Summative Assessment
This assessment builds towards your final project by synthesizing your understanding of diverse research methodologies, preparing you to design and conduct rigorous research that drives innovation in healthcare. Mastering these research competencies will equip you with the analytical tools necessary for leadership roles and advancing nursing science.
Instructions:
In this assessment, you will produce a comprehensive analysis of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research. You will demonstrate your ability to critically evaluate these methodologies, compare their applications, and propose how each can address a specific research question in nursing. This deliverable will deepen your understanding of selecting appropriate research methods, essential for your DNP capstone project and future research endeavors.
- Requirement 1: Quantitative Research Analysis
- Describe the fundamental principles of quantitative research.
- Discuss the applicability of quantitative research designs (e.g., RCTs, cohort studies) to a chosen nursing issue.
- Critique the strengths and limitations of these designs in the context of your chosen issue.
- Requirement 2: Qualitative Research Exploration
- Outline the key elements of qualitative research methodologies (e.g., phenomenology, grounded theory).
- Evaluate the role of qualitative research in gaining insights into your selected nursing issue.
- Analyze the benefits and challenges of employing qualitative methods in this context.
- Requirement 3: Mixed Methods Integration
- Define the mixed methods approach and describe its importance in comprehensive research.
- Propose a mixed methods design that combines quantitative and qualitative elements to address your chosen issue.
- Justify your choice of mixed methods design, outlining how it offers a robust framework for examining the issue more holistically.
Document Type/Template
- Word Document
C2: Summative Assessment Rubric
Criteria Ratings
Writing Mechanics
MASTERY Only minimal spelling, grammar, and/or punctation errors present (1-2 errors). The overall sentence structure is well developed throughout, and paragraphs are fully developed with consistent style and clear communication.
PROFICIENT Minor spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors present, and/or sentence structure lacks minor elements of professional writing, and/or paragraphs are consistently developed. (3- 4 errors)
DEVELOPING Minimal spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors present, and/or sentence structure lacks elements of professional writing, and/or paragraphs are not consistently developed. (5- 7 errors)
EMERGING Multiple spelling grammar and/or punctuation errors present and/or sentence structure does not meet professional writing standards, and/or paragraphs are minimally developed. (more than 7-9 errors)
NOT EVIDENT Significant spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors present, and/or sentence structure does not meet professional writing standards, and/or paragraphs are poorly developed. (10 or more errors
Sources MASTERY The use of sources was consistent throughout the document in all areas to support claims and/or statements in the artifact.
PROFICIENT In most areas, sources were consistently used throughout the submission to support claims and/or statements in the artifact.
DEVELOPING Sources were occasionally used to support some claims and/or statements in the artifact, but statements were not consistently supported with sources throughout.
EMERGING Minimal usage of sources present in the artifact, and/or the overall communication lacked appropriate research support.
NOT EVIDENT Sources were not used to support major statements and/or claims, where needed in the artifact
APA formatting
MASTERY Citations, references, and formatting follow APA style guide, with only one or two minor errors.
PROFICIENT Citations, references, and formatting follow APA style guide, with more than 2 errors, but they are minor.
DEVELOPING APA style is demonstrated with some consistency, but the majority of the citation, references, and/or
EMERGING Formatting, citations, and/or references, are attempted, but do not follow APA style guidelines consistently.
NOT EVIDENT Formatting, citations, and references are not included, or do not follow appropriate APA style guide.
Criteria Ratings formatting is not correct.
Evaluation of the research in the studies
MASTERY Submission includes a thorough evaluation of all the studies selected. A detailed description of the alignment of the studies’ goals, similarity of the population and setting, and how the validity and reliability of the studies were confirmed are included in the evaluation of their appropriateness as a resource.
PROFICIENT Submission includes an evaluation of the studies selected. The alignment of the studies’ goals, similarity of the population and setting, and how the studies were confirmed are included in the evaluation of their appropriateness as a resource.
DEVELOPING Submission includes an evaluation of at least one study. The alignment of the educational setting and at least two aspects of the study are described along with how the study was evaluated for appropriateness as a resource.
EMERGING Submission includes an evaluation of at least one study for its alignment with the educational setting and its appropriateness as a resource.
NOT EVIDENT Not present.
Research Design
MASTERY A clear, concise description of the Research Design is included. A strong rationale must be provided for the selection of quantitative over qualitative, why the design is most appropriate to the study, and how the specific type of design was chosen. Citations from research texts specific to educational/social science support the design description and rationale. If quantitative it should include
PROFICIENT The description of the Research Design as provided, yet it could have been more clear and concise. The rationale between the choice of qualitative to quantitative was aligned with the understanding why that design was the best fit for
DEVELOPING The description of the Research Design was provided, yet it was hard to determine if the study was qualitative, quantitative, or mixed- methods. There was a lack of research support for either modality.
EMERGING The description of the Research Design was provided, but was hard to understand and did not provide much detail.
NOT EVIDENT No information on the Research Design was provided.
Criteria Ratings specific description of the independent/dependent variables, as well as any predictor or criterion variables and covariates are included in this section.
this study could have used more detail and resource support.
Rationale behind your review
MASTERY Submission includes a strong rationale for the selection of multiple contextually appropriate sources and their clear connection to the identified teaching and learning issue. A description of the process used to analyze the sources’ relation to the learning theories and the development of the criteria used for evaluating their appropriateness is included as well.
PROFICIENT Submission includes a rationale for the selection of at least two contextually appropriate sources and their connection to the identified teaching and learning issue. A description of the process used to analyze the sources and evaluate their appropriateness is included as well.
DEVELOPING Submission includes a description of at least two contextually appropriate sources and a connection to the identified teaching and learning issue. A description of the process used to analyze the sources and evaluate their appropriateness is included as well.
EMERGING Submission includes a description of at least one contextually appropriate source and a connection to the identified teaching and learning issue. A description of the process used to analyze the source is included as well.
NOT EVIDENT Submission includes a description of at least one source and a description of the process used to select the source is included as well, but the contextual appropriateness of the source and/or the connection to the identified teaching and learning issue is not clear.
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