Assessment 3: Quantitative Research Questions and MethodsFor this assessment you will craft a quantitative research question based on the hospital-acquired condition you selected for the Research Problem and Purpose Statements, as well as examine quantitative methodologies and data collection strategies that would enable you to answer your research question.There is no length requirement for this assessment. Most submissions that fully address all scoring guide criteria will be 2 to 5 pages in length.IntroductionNote: The assessments in this course build upon each other. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to complete them in the order in which they are presented.The quantitative method is the original scientific method. Quantitative research methods can be subdivided by various designs that researchers use to answer their research questions. In fact, the wording of the research question must match the methodology and may contain the words that indicate the design. Quantitative research identifies what happened, but not why it happened. It identifies causation or relationships.The relationships in a quantitative research study are similar to those used for a qualitative design. There is still a relationship between the theory, problem, purpose and, now, the research questions, hypotheses, and design. This week, you will continue to expand your understanding of this framework by analyzing and evaluating research questions and hypotheses in quantitative studies. You will also learn about various quantitative research designs that researchers use to answer their research questions.In addition, you will continue to analyze the interrelated elements of a research study, making the connection among theory, problem, and purpose, and research questions, hypotheses, and design.Demonstration of ProficiencyBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:Competency 1: Explain the different types of health care research methodologies.Identify relevant quantitative methodologies that will support answering a research question.Describe quantitative data collection tools or strategies that are appropriate for answering a research question.Explain the importance of methodologically relevant data collection to a research plan as a whole.Competency 2: Develop a research question based on a hospital-acquired condition.Formulate a quantitative research question and associated hypothesis.Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with the expectations of health care professionals..Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.InstructionsFor this assessment it is suggested that you build upon the work that you did in the Research Problem and Purpose Statements assessment.The assessment has two distinct parts:Part 1: Quantitative Research QuestionRelevant Scoring Guide Criteria:Formulate a quantitative research question and associated hypothesis.Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.For this section, you will formulate a research question that is appropriate for a research project that will use quantitative methodologies.Remember the HAC that you used in your Research Problem and Purpose Statements assessment. Additionally, your research question should align to the problem and purpose statements that you developed at that time.Keep in mind that a well-written research question should be a single statement.When examining or creating quantitative research questions, the following checklist may be useful.Quantitative Research Question ChecklistDoes the purpose statement fit logically with the problem statement? Are there similar words, or does it seem to address a different topic?Based on the problem statement, do the research questions align with the method and design of the study? Do questions seek to describe responses to the variables described in the study?Do the questions include words like compare, correlate, or other words that indicate a quantitative study?Do the questions include identification of the independent and dependent variables?Does the hypothesis fit with the research questions?Do the questions and hypothesis identify the participants for the research study?Do the questions and hypothesis specify the participants and the research site?Part 2: Quantitative Methods and Data CollectionRelevant Scoring Guide Criteria:Identify relevant quantitative methodologies that will support answering a research question.Describe quantitative data collection tools or strategies that are appropriate for answering a research question.Explain the importance of methodologically relevant data collection to a research plan as a whole.Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.For this section, you will draw upon your readings about quantitative methods and data collection to first identify specific quantitative methodologies that will enable you to answer your research questions. You will also discuss specific quantitative data collection tools or strategies that are appropriate for this purpose. Questions to consider when looking for strategies and tools include:What is your research question specifically trying to answer?How does the specific HAC impact the types of tools and strategies that would work best?How does the health care setting that the research project will be occurring in impact the types of tools and strategies that would work best?Lastly, this section should include a review of why it is important to a potential research plan as a whole to ensure that your data collection plan is relevant to your chosen methodology.This section should be 2 to 5 pages in length, depending on the level of detail required to fully present your methodologies and data collection tools and strategies.Additional Submission RequirementsStructure: Include a title page, table of contents, and reference page.Length: There is not length requirement for this assessment. Most submissions that fully address all scoring guide criteria will be 2 to 5 pages in length.References: Cite at least five current scholarly or professional resources.Format: Use APA style for references and citations.You may wish to refer to the following APA resources to help with your structure, formatting, and style:APA Style and Format.APA Paper Template.APA Paper Tutorial.Font: Times New Roman font, 12 point, double-spaced for narrative portions only.Resources: Quantitative Research Questions and MethodsResearch QuestionsVogt, W. P., Gardner, D. C., & Haeffele, L. M. (2017). When to use what research design. New York, NY: Guilford.Part I introduction, "Research Questions and Designs," pages 9–14.This provides an introduction to research questions and research designs.Review the Vila Health: Formulating a Research Question | Transcript media piece as needed for more guidance on how to construct a research question.Quantitative MethodsVogt, W. P. (Ed.). (2011). SAGE quantitative research methods. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.Under Volume 1: Fundamental Issues in Quantitative Research, just the section titled, "Conversations about Three Things."This essay introduces the three main questions that researchers face when attempting to develop and carry out a research project.Allen, M. (Ed.). (2017). The SAGE encyclopedia of communication research methods. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.Use the search field ad search for "Quantitative research, purpose of." This will take you to the following reading:Burrell, N., & Gross, C. (2017). Quantitative research, purpose of.Overview of quantitative research concepts. Also includes a brief discussion about the differences between quantitative and qualitative research.Use the search field ad search for "Quantitative research, steps for." This will take you to the following reading:Eden, J. (2017). Quantitative research, steps for.Brief overview of the primary steps in a quantitative research approach.Quantitative Data ToolsBabbie, E. R. (2017). The basics of social research (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. Available from the Bookstore.Chapter 5, "Conceptualization, Operationalization, and Measurement," pages 125–158.This chapter presents strategies for working through a potential research project from idea to action to collecting the data.Chapter 14, "Quantitative Data Analysis," pages 422–446.This chapter presents a number of different tools and strategies for analyzing quantitative data. It may be useful in identifying methods or data tools that could potentially help to answer the research question you develop for the Quantitative Research Questions and Methods assessment.Resources: Capella Library and APA StyleCapella University LibraryHealth Care Administration Undergraduate Library Research Guide.This library guide provides many useful links to resources relevant to research and locating sources related to health care topics.APA Style and ResourcesAPA Style and Format.General guide to APA style and formatting.APA Paper Template.A template that has been set up with some APA formatting and style rules.APA Paper Tutorial.Guide on how to make use of the APA Paper Template.Capella University Writing CenterCapella Writing Center.Writing center homepage. This links out to numerous resources and tutorials that could help you improve the quality of your academic writing.

PLEASE COMPLETE PART 1 AND 2 SEPARATELY Part Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:As a BSN-prepared nurse, you will likely be asked to witness patients signing research consent forms. It is important to understand how to advocate for patients. How can you determine if a patient understands a research consent form and how the research trials or study will affect them?"Part 2 As you develop a research proposal, you must consider the ethical issues related to it.Determine the ethical considerations related to the research question you developed in Week 1.Consider the seven main principles of ethical research introduced in this week's learning activity, Research Ethics Guidance:Social and clinical valueScientific validityFair subject selectionFavorable risk-benefit ratioIndependent reviewInformed consentRespect for potential and enrolled subjectsSummarize the ethical issues related to your topic in one of the following formats:18- to 20-slide presentation15- to 20-minute oral presentation875-word paperAnother format approved by your instructorCite at least one peer-reviewed and one evidence-based resource in APA format.