1. To be considered true research, a project must:A. gather together a body of existing information and communicate it in a clear and concise way.B.uncover obscure or esoteric information and bring it to the consideration of the broader research community.C. gather and interpret information in a systematic fashion so as to increase understanding of some phenomenon.D.produce definitive conclusions regarding the subject of study.   2. Which of the following examples illustrates research as it is described in your textbook? Sally is writing a paper about the effects of the Harry Potter books on the reading habits of fourth graders in the United States and United Kingdom. She goes to a research library to find information to include in her paper.Ian wants to know why the population of songbirds has declined in recent years in the Sutton Wilderness Area. He carefully collects soil and water samples, systematically surveys the entire area for predators, and then sits down to make sense of his findings.Leonard is starting a woodworking business and is not sure how to calculate the cost of his labor so he can be both profitable and fair to the customers. He asks several established business owners how they calculate labor changes.Bill is doing a report on the sonnets of Shakespeare. He carefully reads a number of sonnets and then carefully reads scholarly reviews of those same sonnets written by various Shakespeare scholars. He synthesizes all of this information in his report.   3. Research is considered cyclical because:the researcher articulates the goals of the project and then collects data to solve a particular problem.questions lead to data collection which leads to interpretations and then to new problems.it has a number of steps that should be followed in order.it is based on solving problems and subproblems in a systematic, unbiased way.   4. Cameron is conducting a study that addresses the differences in achievement scores between schools that use block scheduling and schools that use a traditional scheduling format. He has accessed average achievement scores for 1200 schools and now is comparing the two groups. In which research step is Cameron engaged?Recognize and identify a problemInterpret the meaning of the dataAnalyze the collected dataDevelop a specific plan to address the problem   5. Which of the following is most likely a statement made by a qualitative researcher?I would like to interview a few of the participants to understand their training.I would like to give participants a test to determine their skill level.I would like to use teacher ratings to see if the program worked.I would like to control which students get the training so we can compare groups of children that did and did not get training.   6. Which of the following is most likely a statement made by a quantitative researcher?Let's follow the groups for the course of the project and take notes about their social interactions and dialogues.Let's conduct some focus groups with college students about the types of cooperative learning they have encountered in their schooling.Let's compare unit test scores of those who were placed in cooperative groups and those who were not.Let's enroll in a course that uses cooperative groups and observe the nature of the instruction from a student perspective.   7. The philosophical assumption that objective scientific research can uncover true cause-and-effect relationships in the world is known as:empiricismpositivismexperimentationrealism   8. Qualitative researchers most commonly (but not exclusively) align with which of the following philosophical approaches to research?positivismpostpositivismconstructivismempiricism9. A specific mechanism or strategy the researcher uses to collect, manipulate, or interpret data is known as a:research tool.research method.statistical test.theory.   10. Research methodology refers to:the general approach the researcher takes to conducting a research project.a specific device the researcher uses to collect data.the specific theoretical basis of the research project.the statistical tests to be employed in a research project.   11. The primary purpose of inferential statistics is to:organize and summarize the data.turn qualitative data into meaningful numbers that can be interpreted.measure social and psychological phenomena in an unbiased way.help the researcher draw conclusions from the data.12. Kade has spent the past month carefully observing a group of third graders on the playground during recess, taking note of how the students interact with one another. On the basis of these observations, Kade is drawing conclusions about the interaction styles of boys and girls. This is an example of:theory building.deductive reasoning.inductive reasoning.the scientific method.13. Kimberly knows that teenagers often do not make good decisions in areas where they have little knowledge. She also knows that most teens have little knowledge about human sexuality. Therefore, Kimberly believes that teens are likely to make poor decisions about sexual activity. This is an example of:inductive reasoning.theory building.problem solving.deductive logic.   14. Having completed a series of studies for her dissertation, Marianela sits down to brainstorm about possible explanations for her key findings. She can see a variety of ways in which all data work together, and she prepares to write a final chapter in which she presents those ideas. We would most likely say Marianela is engaged in the process of:science.theory building.constructivism.deductive reasoning.   15. The primary reason to seek research articles published in academic journals, rather than those posted by the author on the Internet, is that:they have been carefully selected after an extensive review by experts.they are more likely to follow the scientific method.they tend to focus on the most important topics in the field.they are more objective and show fewer pitfalls in human reasoning.  

Week 3 - Discussion No unread replies.No replies. Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated. Topic CQI Models After reading Chapter 1 through 4, you should be familiar with quality improvement initiatives including the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) HEDIS & Quality Measurement: HEDIS Measures (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Health plans and physicians must ensure they are meeting standards set by the accreditation agencies, such as NCQA. As a physician practice manager for Dr. Jones, you have just conducted a mock survey of the patient chart data. The data shows that your physician practice is not meeting standards for two HEDIS measures. Choose two HEDIS measures from the list below that must be implemented in a physician practice to improve patient outcomes.Describe the sources of data needed to conduct the two measures. What source would you use obtain the data? For example, if we were to look at patients receiving a beta blocker after discharge from the hospital, we would obtain data from pharmacy claims.Using one of the quality improvement models (i.e., Lean, PDSA, or Six Sigma), explain how you would use the model to implement the two chosen HEDIS measures. Include information on how the quality initiatives chosen are linked to the rising costs of health care. Consider government mandates that have improved quality initiatives related to implementing the HEDIS measures or added to the burden of increased costs. Your initial post should be 250 to 300 words and utilize at least one scholarly source from the Ashford University Library to justify your choice of improvement models. Cite all sources in APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s Introduction to APA (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. HEDIS Measures Hypertension/Cardiovascular: Patients who were hospitalized and discharged alive after an acute Myocardial Infarction (heart attack) who received treatment with beta-blockers for six months after discharge. Patients 18 to 85 with a diagnosis of hypertension whose most recent blood pressure reading was controlled. Age 18 to 59 whose BP was <140/90 Age 60 to 85 with a diagnosis of diabetes whose BP was <140/90 Age 60 to 85 without a diagnosis of diabetes whose BP was <150/90 Smoking Cessation: Current smokers seen by a physician during the year who were advised to quit, and cessation medications were recommended and discussed. Different cessation methods were discussed. Weight Assessment: Patients between the ages of 3 to 17 who had been examined for body mass index (BMI, received counseling on nutrition). Counseling or referral for physical activity or indication physical activity was addressed during an outpatient visit either by a claim or as a medical record entry during the measurement year. Mammograms: Women age 50 to 74 years who have had a mammogram during the preceding 24 months. Exclusion of those women who have undergone bilateral mastectomy. Prostate Screening: Male 50 years and greater who have received an annual PSA and/or digital rectal exam. Guided Response: Choose two classmates’ posts, and respond to the questions listed below. Your guided response posts should be a minimum of five well-developed sentences.*CITE for ContentServer-2 attachment needed below source from the Ashford LibraryJihan Quraishi, & Jordan, L. (2014). Quality and Performance Measurement: National Efforts to Improve Quality of Care Through Measurement Development. AANA Journal, 82(3), 184–187. Retrieved from http://library.ashford.edu/EzProxy.aspx?url=http:/...

Overview: Understanding the structure of a criminal justice organization is the foundation of organizational assessment. This will allow you to accurately assess whether or not an organization is fulfilling its mission statement. Once assessment is determined, interdepartmental dissemination will be streamlined due to familiarity with the structure of the organization. Prompt: Submit a draft of the structure (Section II) of your final project. Start with an outline of the organization as a whole entity. Once the structure has been determined, begin to analyze how departments interact to maximize efficiency in meeting the standards of the organization. Be sure to address all of the critical elements as outlined below. Specifically the following critical elements must be addressed: II. Structure: In this section, you will analyze the overall structure of the organization to set the stage for your performance assessment. For the purposes of this project, you will select a subdivision of the agency on which to focus your performance assessment. A. What are the departments or subdivisions into which your selected organization is divided, and how do these subdivisions work together as a whole in relation to the mission of the organization? In other words, each department or subdivision has its own goals, but how do all the departments or subdivisions work together to achieve the organization’s mission? B. Describe your selected subdivision, and outline the specific goals and responsibilities of the subdivision, describing how they align with the overall mission of the agency. Consider how the goals of the selected subdivision align with the mission of the agency. C. Describe the key policies in place that run your selected subdivision of the organization, explaining how these policies align with the mission of the subdivision. For example, the subdivision might have specific rules and regulations within its operating procedures and laws that ensure the subdivision meets its established goals. Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and at least three sources cited in APA format. Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (80%) Not Evident (0%) Value Structure: Departments or Subdivisions Outlines the departments or subdivisions of the organization and explains how the subdivisions work together as a whole in relation to the mission of the organization Outlines the departments or subdivisions of the organization and explains how the subdivisions work together as a whole in relation to the mission of the organization, but with gaps in detail or accuracy Does not outline the departments or subdivisions of the organization and does not explain how the subdivisions work together as a whole in relation to the mission of the organization 30 Structure: Subdivision Describes the selected subdivision, outlining the specific goals and responsibilities, describing how they align with the overall mission of the agency Describes the selected subdivision, outlining the specific goals and responsibilities, describing how they align with the overall mission of the agency, but with gaps in detail or accuracy Does not describe the selected subdivision 30 Structure: Policies Describes the key policies in place that run the selected subdivision of the organization, explaining how these policies align with the mission of the subdivision Describes the key policies in place that run the selected subdivision of the organization, explaining how these policies align with the mission of the subdivision, but with gaps in detail, accuracy, or logic Does not describe the key policies in place that run the selected subdivision of the organization, explaining how these policies align with the mission of the subdivision 30 Articulation of Response Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas 10 Total 100%