Applied Research Methods
Applied Research Methods
Assignment Instructions: Module 2 – Case
Action Research and Participatory Methods: DSP Chapter 1 Applications
Assignment Overview
Choose 1 of the 6 research samples listed in the Required Readings list
Action and Participatory Methods – Prospective Program Evaluation Design
Boyle, M. H. (2019). Cultural competency in hospice care: An effect of online cultural diversity training in hospice interdisciplinary team as measured by the Cultural Competence Assessment Survey. Brandman University. Published Dissertation (ProQuest).
Glance, O. (2019). Essential therapeutic communication training for mental health nurses: A program evaluation. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Published Dissertation (ProQuest).
Perez, A. (2019). Program evaluation of the employee health and wellbeing program. Walden University. Published Dissertation (ProQuest).
Action and Participatory Methods – Participatory Action Research (PAR) Design
Laster, K. W. (2018). Cardiovascular disease prevention and education in minority women: A participatory action research study. University of Phoenix. Published Dissertation (ProQuest).
Patel, N. W. (2016). Exploring and addressing the underutilization of a school-based health center: A community based, participatory action research study. Washington State University. Published Dissertation (ProQuest).
Tilman, D. P. (2014). Participatory action research for promoting health literacy in a community health center. Capella University. Published Dissertation (ProQuest).
Evaluate the selected study using the Checklist “Criteria for Critiquing a Research Report” on page 390 from the Leedy and Ormrod text by completing:
Step 1. The Main Research Problem or Question (3 questions answered Yes or No with applicable explanation, rationale, and evaluative criteria (i.e., 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses).
Step 2. Subproblems and Any Related Hypotheses (3 questions answered Yes or NO with applicable explanation, rationale, and evaluative criteria (i.e., 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses).
Step 3. Theoretical or Conceptual Framework (3 questions answered Yes or No with applicable explanation, rationale, and evaluative criteria (i.e., 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses).
Conclude the Case Assignment by evaluating the Purpose Statement and Significance [Rationale] of the Study with any recommendations for improvement or clarity as applicable.
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