Advanced Quantitative Methods of Nursing Research – NURS 915
CG • Section 8WK • 07/01/2018 to 12/31/2199 • Modified 06/08/2022
Course Description
This course addresses the skills and knowledge necessary for completion of a quantitative dissertation, including research design, analysis, and associated statistical procedures. This course also addresses sampling, assumptions, data interpretation, validity, reliability, and instrumentation.
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
The doctoral dissertation is the final academic requirement for the PhD in Nursing. This course is designed to equip the candidate with a deeper understanding of developing a research plan to equip them for a doctoral dissertation using quantitative approach.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings, presentations/videos, Articles available from JFL
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions (3)
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the candidate will complete 3 Discussions in this course. The student will post 1 thread of at least 400–500 words. The student must then post 2 replies as given in the instructions. Discussions may not be submitted as attachments. (CLO: B, D)
Research Plan: Topic Selection Assignment
Research Plan: Choosing the Methodology Assignment
The student will choose a Methodology to investigate their proposed topic for research and submit for instructor feedback. This must be 10-15 pages and include at least 10 references in current APA format. (CLO: A, B, C)
Article Critique: Methodology in Publications Assignment
The student will critique a peer-reviewed article in general with particular attention to the methodology section. Write a paper approximately 9-10 pages long excluding the title page, references, and appendices, in current APA format. (CLO: A, C)
Journal Cover Letter Assignment
The student will draft a cover letter to the editor of a journal chosen for publication (CLO: E)
Requesting Permissions to Use a Research Instrument Assignment
The candidate will identify a research instrument appropriate for his/her research topic and draft a letter to the author. (CLO: B, C)
The candidate will complete training modules via the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program. Upon completion of all modules, the candidate will receive a certification and transcript of individual module scores. Upload the transcript of module scores to Canvas for a grade.
