(Answers)- NURS-501 – Discussion module 2 – Online Nursing Assignment Help

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Two Lenses, One Vision: Critically Appraising Qualitative and Quantitative Research Designs in Nursing

After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

Post:

The purpose of this discussion is to deepen your ability to critically evaluate qualitative and quantitative research designs, two distinct yet complementary approaches that underpin nursing knowledge development. As a master’s-prepared nurse, your capacity to discern methodological rigor directly impacts how effectively you integrate evidence into theory-driven practice.

Discussion

Nursing research relies on both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to generate and validate knowledge. While quantitative research seeks to measure and test relationships, qualitative research explores meaning and experience, each offering unique insights that inform theory and practice.

In your initial post:

1. Select one qualitative and one quantitative nursing research study (preferably published within the last five years).
2. Critically appraise each study’s design, addressing aspects such as:
   • Research purpose and alignment with design
   • Sampling strategy and adequacy
   • Data collection and analysis methods
   • Rigor, trustworthiness (qualitative), or validity/reliability (quantitative)
   • Ethical considerations
3. Compare and contrast the two approaches in terms of how they contribute to nursing theory, evidence-based practice, and patient outcomes.
4. Reflect on how understanding both designs strengthens your ability to evaluate and apply research findings in your advanced nursing role (e.g., practitioner, educator, or leader).

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts.
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
• Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
• You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

Grading Rubric

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric, which is found by clicking the three dots in the upper right-hand corner and selecting “show rubric” from the menu.

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross-reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)

Read

• Butts, J. B., & Rich, K. L. (Eds.). (2022). Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
  Chapters 6,7,8
• Gray, J. R., & Grove, S. K. (2021). Burns and Grove’s The practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (9th ed.). Elsevier
  Chapters 10 – 13

Watch

• Jackson, J. (2021, Aug 28). Appraising Qualitative Research: Rigor & Trustworthiness, University of Calgary. https://youtu.be/4k3pu46gW7k
  Appraising Qualitative Research: Rigor and Trustworthiness (16:45)Links to an external site.
• Jackson, J.  (2021, Aug 28) Appraising Quantitative Research: Validity, Reliability, Rigor, & Trustworthiness. University of Calgary. https://youtu.be/eJSeBPpnSXM
  Appraising Quantitative Research: Validity, Reliability, Bias (20:29)Links to an external site.

Supplemental Materials & Resources

Search for the following articles in the STU LibraryLinks to an external site.:

• Todic, J., Cook, S., Spitzer-Shohat, S., Williams, J., Battle, B., Jackson, J., Chin, M. (2022). Critical Theory, Culture Change, and Achieving Health Equity in Health Care Settings. Academic Medicine 97(7), 977-988. https://doi.org/10.1097/ACM.0000000000004680
• Chiu, P., Thorne, S., Shick-Makaroff, K., & Cummings, G. G. (2022). Theory utilization in applied qualitative nursing research. JAN, 78(12), 4034-4041. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15456
• Dickinson JK, Quay C, Dolen E. Use of Nursing Theory to Guide Doctoral Research: An Exploratory Study. Nursing Science Quarterly. 2023;36(4):381-386. doi:10.1177/08943184231187868
• Dolansky, M. A., Dick, T., Byrd, E., Miltner, R. S., & Layton, S. S. (2024). The QSEN Competency Legacy Threaded Through the Entry-Level AACN Essentials: Shaping the Future. Nurse educator, 49(2), 73–79. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001511