NURS 825 - Advanced Research Design

3 Credit(s)

This course focuses on the development of researchable problems, conduct of a literature review, use of theory in research, and research ethics. This course advances the approaches and processes of designing research from quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods perspectives. Key elements in research design such as identification of the research problem, formulating research questions, hypothesis generation and testing, sampling, and procedures for data collection and analysis are addressed. Measurement theory, including instrument validity and reliability, are discussed. Students are introduced to a variety of tools including modern survey and data analysis software. The relationship between research and evidence-based practice (EBP) is considered throughout the course.