Abstract The purpose of this paper was to critique a research paper that explored the experiences and attitudes of mental health nursing students towards using cigarettes as a means of controlling client behavior. A survey was used with the information broken down into graphs. Overall‚ the data showed that the respondents generally did not like this practice. There were both ethical and moral dilemmas involved using lifestyle risk factors as rewards or a patient’s addiction as a way of modifying
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Running head: FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH PAPER Fundamentals of Research Paper Yetter Ross Research and Statistics August 9‚ 2010 This paper will define the scientific method and how it relates to human services research. It will describe the steps in the process of scientific inquiry and define quantitative research and qualitative research. This paper will also explain how they differ and relate each to the human services field and the scientific method and describe how to decide
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Fundamentals of Research Methodology Melody Ann Lovelace University of Phoenix Research Methodology Psych 540 Rachel Rosenblatt‚ PsyD April 13‚ 2009 Fundamentals of Research Methodology Being in what is known as an information age‚ research has taken new strides and development. Several electronic databases are full of an array of journals and many search engines exist to allow individuals to active investigate and study the diverse pages of written materials for any specific topic at the
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Fundamentals of Research Methodology Monique Vann PSYCH 540 March 24‚ 2013 Jeanne Henry‚ Ph.D. Fundamentals of Research Methodology This paper will explore the fundamentals of research methodology in the Psychology field and discuss the importance of psychology. The answers to these questions are the basis for the theories that led to research. Research is the groundwork performed by Psychologists in order to answer questions about behavior and the mind. The outcome of the research will
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Critiquing a research article Gill Marshall) Division of Medical Imaging Sciences‚ St. Martin’s College‚ Lancaster LA1 3JD‚ UK Accepted 16 September 2004 Available online 1 December 2004 KEYWORDS Critical reading; Peer review; Literature; Journal review Abstract This article explores certain concepts relating to critiquing research papers. These include considering the peer review process for publication‚ demonstrating the need for critiquing‚ providing a way to carefully evaluate research papers
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Part 1‚ Research Critique Nithin Mathew Nursing Research NRS 429 v February 03‚ 2012 Introduction . The critical appraisal in research widens understanding‚ provide a back ground for the study and improve practice. The qualitative studies in critical appraisal include logic conclusions; assess significance and the consistency
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can reduce the incidence of urinary catheterization‚ and consequently this will enhance the patients’ safety. Critique Part 1 Research Questions or Hypotheses The background and significance of this study are properly presented in the introduction. The research question is presented at the end of the introduction of this article. Saint et al. (2005) develop the research question based on the scientific backgrounds they selected and reviewed: “Is a urinary catheter reminder effective
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University of Santo Tomas College of Nursing A Nursing Research Critique By Kevin Royce G. Ang McGrath‚ M.‚ Lyng‚ C.‚ & Hourican‚ S. (2012‚ September). From the simulation lab to the ward: Preparing 4th year nursing students for the role of staff nurse. Clinical Simulation in Nursing‚ 8(7)‚ e265-e272. The length of the title of the study is important. According to Connell Meehan (1999)‚ the title should be between 10 and 15 words long and should clearly identify for the reader the purpose
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Joel Talkoff Second Year Composition Brandon Marshall 21 April 2013 Animal Experimentation Animal testing has been at the forefront of most advances in medical history. Without it‚ we would assuredly be ages behind where we are now in terms of medical sciences. Animal testing is a highly controversial topic with many opponents who would go out of their way to “liberate” these animals who were born for this reason‚ bred in captivity so as to do no damage to the species as a whole. The evidence
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ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION There has been a controversy between animal rights supporters and scientists about whether it is right to use animals in experimental research. Also‚ it is very debatable whether using animals for such research results in finding a cure for diseases. From my point of view‚ if there are no other alternatives‚ and if it is possible that this will contribute to science‚ animals may be used for experimental research. Although the animal rights activists claim that people and
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