Research for evidence base practice

Conducting research requires a well thought-out plan. Finalizing your methods section, as part of the plan, requires a great deal of thought and attention to details. There is no opinion-based question this week. So, choose one of the follow questions, complete this weeks readings, and post your research method idea by Wednesday.

a) If you were a researcher conducting a study on oral hygiene among teenagers describe a QUANTITATIVE approach to the research design, and an example hypothesis. Provide one benefit for choosing quantitative.

b) If you were a researcher conducting a study on oral hygiene among teenagers describe a QUALITATIVE approach to the research design, and an example hypothesis. Provide one benefit for choosing quantitative.

c) If you were a researcher conducting a study on oral hygiene among teenagers describe a MIXED METHOD approach to the research design, and an example hypothesis. Provide one benefit for choosing quantitative.

d) Respond to your classmates design suggestions by pointing out additional benefits and limitations to the study design choice.