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HLT 540 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 2 Discuss your understanding of the concept of internal validity in a research study, and the impacts of several errors or biases that can reduce the study’s validity. MORE INFO The concept of internal validity in a research study Introduction Internal validity is the extent to which…
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HLT 540 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 1 Given that there is a documented advantage to the use of an experimental and control group design, discuss why other designs are frequently used, and the situations that may prompt the use of one. MORE INFO Experimental and control group design Introduction This article will discuss…
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HLT 540 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 2 How effectively do you think the Coyne et al. study and the Messina et al. study both used their review of literature to help the reader understand why the research question was asked? How could they have done it more effectively? ADDITIONAL INFO Coyne et al.…
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HLT 540 Week 1 Discussion 1 Why do you think many healthcare practitioners are often unwilling to change practice patterns, based on research findings? Some practitioners criticize evidence-based practice as “cookbook care.” Considering these perceptions, how would you utilize your education and experiences in planning the implementation of a major change? ADDITIONAL DETAILS Why…
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HLT 540 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 2 Consider the question: “Why do physicians and nurses kill more people than airline pilots?” Apply your critical thinking skills to this argument and critique the statement. First, do you think it’s true? If it is, what do you think about their rationale? How would you address it…
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HLT 540 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 1 What kinds of extraneous variables (not cited in the studies) do you think could have affected the relationships between the independent variables and the dependent variables in both the Messina et al. and Coyne et al. studies? MORE INFO Extraneous variables Introduction In scientific experiments, we…
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HLT 540 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 1 What are the indicators for using an ANOVA? Create a research scenario in which it would be correct to use an ANOVA, including the research question, sample size, and dependent and independent variables. ADDITIONAL INFO What are the indicators for using an ANOVA Introduction The idea…
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Week 8 Discussion 1 Select an advanced professional or advanced practice nursing specialty. How has past and current regulation/legislation affected the role and scope of this nursing role? What, if any, discussions are currently underway relative to the scope and role of this specialty? What resources are available to assist nurses in advocating for these…
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NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 1 How do spiritual beliefs impact political ideologies and the policy process? How have they affected the health policy reform process? Using respectful communication, debate your response with two other classmates. Give examples and support your reasoning with appropriate references. ADDITIONAL INFO How do spiritual beliefs impact…
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Week 6 Discussion 1 Debate the question: “Is health care a basic right in the United States?” Answer this question through the lens of your role as RN. Support your response utilizing ethical theories and principles. Respond to two other classmates using respectful communication and solid reasoning. Support your response with appropriate references. ADDITIONAL…