Measurement Strategies (graded, 25 points)

Question #1

Measurement Strategies (graded, 25 points)

Research data is collected using one of four possible levels of measurement: nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio. Each level has unique characteristics, and is the basis for determining which statistical tests are used to summarize the data.

The Course Outcomes (COs) we will apply in Unit 5 include:

· Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies.

· Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice.

· Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice.

Give one example of a data collection method used in one of the studies identified in your Unit 5 project. What variable was this method used to measure?

Let’s begin our discussion by describing the data collection method used in one of your articles provided in your Unit 5 project.  Be sure to address the variables that were measured.  

I need 150 words or more for this question it correlates with my research paper you are working. Please use this article and as a reference, which is the article I’m using for my research paper.

· Gonçalves‐Bradley, D. C., Lannin, N. A., Clemson, L. M., Cameron, I. D., & Shepperd, S. (2016). Discharge planning from hospital. The Cochrane Library.

Question # 2

Credibility of Data Collection (graded, 25 points)

Provide any information given related to the validity and reliability of the data collection instrument in the first discussion.

Data collection methods are determined by the information needed to answer the research question and by the resources available to the researcher. The specific method chosen to collect data is guided by the research design and the literature review.

The Course Outcomes (COs) we apply in Unit 5 include:

· Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies.

· Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice.

· Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice.

It is very important that methods and instruments used for data collection are valid and reliable.  Please discuss any information from your article that addresses the validity and reliability of data collection.

I need 150 words or more for this question it correlates with my research paper you are working. Please use this article and as a reference, which is the article I’m using for my research paper.

· Gonçalves‐Bradley, D. C., Lannin, N. A., Clemson, L. M., Cameron, I. D., & Shepperd, S. (2016). Discharge planning from hospital. The Cochrane Library.