Reflection on Qualitative and Quantitative Designs
Purpose
The purpose of this activity is to deepen learning through reflective inquiry. It will allow for expansion in self-awareness, identification of knowledge gaps, and assessment of learning goals.
Course outcomes: This assessment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
- Compare and contrast differences and similarities of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method designs.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data for the purposes of critical appraisal of evidence.
- Appraise systematic reviews for translation science.
- Differentiate selected statistical methods for the purposes of translation science.
- Evaluate selected statistical methods for the purposes of critical appraisal of evidence.
- Synthesize literature relevant to practice problems.
- Formulate PICOT/PICoT questions relevant to advanced nursing practice.
Preparing the Assessment
Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment.
- Write a brief 1–2 paragraph weekly reflection addressing the questions posed in the Reflect section of each week. Edit your Reflection to include each weekly reflection.
- Include the following sections in your Reflection.
Week 1
- Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
- What did you learn about your capacity to read and appraise original qualitative research? What changed, if anything, following the week’s activities?
- How will this skill improve your effectiveness as a practice scholar?
Week 2
- Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
- What did you learn about your capacity to read and appraise original quantitative research? What changed, if anything, following the week’s activities?
- How will this skill improve your effectiveness as a practice scholar?
Week 3
- Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
- What did you learn about your capacity to read and appraise summaries of research evidence? What changed, if anything, following the week’s activities?
- How will this skill improve your effectiveness as a practice scholar?
Week 4
- Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
- How has the course information influenced your understanding of descriptive statistics?
- How can you bring this information of statistical analysis to practice?
Week 5
- Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
- In what ways did course information influence your understanding of parametric statistics?
- What goals will you set in accordance with what you have learned this week?
Week 6
- Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
- What was the most rewarding learning experience you had this week?
- How could you amplify the effectiveness of your skill in evidence synthesis and translation science?
Week 7
- Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
- How has course information changed your ways of knowing?
- How does the knowledge gained advance your professional formation as a practice scholar?
Writing Organization and Mechanics
- Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.
Requirements
- Addresses all aspects of the weekly reflection
- Assesses own learning
- Assesses value of the learning experience
I ATTACHED EVERY WEEK DISCUSSION BOARD FOLLOWING THE GUIDE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT AND THE ATTACHED, YOU CAN COMPLETE EVERY WEEK. REMEMBER IS 1 TO 2 PARAGRAPHS FOR EACH WEEK AND USE AT LEAST 5 SOURCES NO LATER THAN 5 YEARS AS WELL AS APA FORMAT 7 ED. IN ADDITION, COULD YOU COMPLETE EACH WEEK SEPARATED FOR EXAMPLE:
- WEEK 1
- WEEK 2 ETC.