Assignment Description: Quantitative Research Write a fully developed and detail

Assignment Description:
Quantitative Research
Write a fully developed and detailed APA essay addressing each of the following points/questions. There is no required word count; be sure to completely answer all the questions for each question in detail. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least one (1) source using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page are required. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
Conduct a literature search to select a quantitative research study related to the problem identified in Module 1 and conduct an initial critical appraisal. Respond to the overview questions for the critical appraisal of quantitative studies, including:
Is this quantitative research report a case study, case control study, cohort study, randomized control trial or systematic review?
Where does the study fall in the hierarchy of evidence in terms of reliability and risk of bias?
Why was the study done? (Define the problem and purpose.)
Were the steps of the study clearly identified?
What was the sample size?
Are the measurements of major variables reliable and valid? Explain.
How were the data analyzed?
Were there any untoward events during the conduct of the study?
How do the results fit with previous research in the area? (This may be reflected in the literature review.)
What does this research mean to clinical practice?
Additionally, be sure to include the rapid appraisal questions for the specific research design of the quantitative study that you have chosen. These can be found in Chapter 5 of the textbook (Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt, 2015).
This critical appraisal should be written in complete sentences (not just a numbered list) using APA format.
Provide a reference for the article according to APA format and a copy of the article.
**May choose these articles ALSO file included may be helpful (1st module of class)
Baier, C., Linke, L., Eder, M., Schwab, F., Chaberny, I. F., Vonberg, R. P., & Ebadi, E. (2020). Incidence, risk factors and healthcare costs of central line-associated nosocomial bloodstream infections in hematologic and oncologic patients. PloS one, 15(1), e0227772. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0227772
Jiang, M., Li, C., Pan, C., & Yu, L. (2020). The risk of bloodstream infection associated with totally implantable venous access ports in cancer patient: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Supportive Care in Cancer, 28(1), 361–372. https://doi-org.aspenuniversity.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s00520-019-04809-x
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This module identifies sources of nursing and healthcare knowledge and how to critically appraise knowledge for clinical decision-making. The strength of scientific evidence is emphasized as a means to evaluate whether or not research is applicable for healthcare decision-making. Both internal and external evidence is defined. The application of internal and external evidence for the implementation of evidence-based practice and quality improvement projects in the clinical setting is discussed.
Quantitative research is defined as a means of determining how an intervention should be implemented. The critical appraisal of quantitative research studies is discussed in detail. Evidence appraisal questions focus on the reliability, validity, and applicability of the studies to clinical practice and decision-making. Specific appraisal questions related to case studies, case-control studies, cohort studies, randomized control trials, and systematic review quantitative research designs are identified. Bias, confounding results, effect size, and confidence intervals are examined as issues influencing the quality of quantitative studies.
Module Goals
CLO 2: Describe the basic concepts, techniques, and methodologies underlying the research process and their application in the study of nursing problems.
CLO 4: Use information technology to retrieve hierarchical levels of evidence that addresses clinical questions
CLO 5: Utilize effective critical thinking and written communication skills in the critique of research for applicability to nursing practice.
Goals Alignment:
University Mission Based Outcomes – 3, 4
Program Learning Goals – 1, 2
Course Learning Objectives – 2, 4, 5
Professional Standards:
AACN Essential I: Liberal Education for Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice
AACN Essential II: Basic Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Safety
AACN Baccalaureate Essential III: Scholarship for evidence-based practice
AACN Essential IX: Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice
Learning Materials
Required Resources: Melnyk, B. M. & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2015). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (3rd ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health. ISBN: 978-1-4511-9094-6 Chapters 1, 2, 3
Melnyk_PPT_Chapter_04.ppt
Melnyk_PPT_Chapter_05.ppt
Additional Resources: Module 2 Video
Module 2 Comprehension Check