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Agenda
Survey Questions
Data Collection Tools
Data Collection Types
Data Analysis
Design Tips
Parts of the Research Study
Title
Research Problem
Research Question / Hypothesis
Population and Sample
Study Questions
Data Collection Tools and Methods
Parts of the Research Study
Data Analysis
Discussion of Data Results
Significance of the Study
Limitations and Assumptions
Conclusion
Suggestions for Further Research
Goals and Objectives
Why is this research important?
What does this research hope to achieve?
Is the research descriptive, exploratory,
explanatory, and/or experimental?
What is the specific problem?
Is it measurable, realistic, and time-limited if
quantitative?
Is holistic and inquiry-related if qualitative?
Research Question
Identify Topic
Define Relationship to Quality Practices /
Satisfaction
Make it Clear as to Why This Question is
Important / Significant
Narrow Topic to 1 or 2 Questions
Consider Concepts of Who, What, When,
How
Sample Research Questions
What factors contribute to the satisfaction of
patients who use electronic medical
records?
Have hospital medical error management
systems been effective in reducing the
number and/or significance of medical
errors?
How do diabetic patients who attend
nonprofit PHC clinics in NWO differ in
quality of care, as reflected in HbA1c
measurements, from those who attend for-
profit PHC clinics?
(Hines, 2009) (Hodford, 2007) (Bruyere, 2009)
Population
Who do you want to study and why?
Accessible, realistic, and non-biased sample
Accurate sample size that represents the
population
Quantitative – know confidence interval and
margin of error
Homogeneous – similar demographic
characteristics
Heterogeneous – dissimilar demographic
characteristics
Tailor sampling techniques to type of study
and topic
Sampling Techniques
Non-Probability
Convenience
Purposeful
Probability
Sample random
Stratified
Cluster
Time
Situation
Event
Data Collection Tools
Questionnaire
Interview
Mixed method
Survey Questions
Forced choice – closed response
Multiple choice
Likert-type scale
Rating scale
Agreement scale
Dichotomous choice – only two answers
Open-ended – free form response
Text
Numeric
Data Collection Types
Personal – face-to-face
Telephone
Mail
E-mail
Internet
Computer-direct
Data Analysis
Pick an appropriate statistical test instead of
an easy test
Consider consulting an expert
Use qualitative methods as indicated by the
question and design
Bring in theoretical constructs
Create visually appealing graphs, tables,
diagrams, and figures
Use a mixture of display options
Design Tips
Use a beginning paragraph to explain
Goals and objectives
Confidentiality processes
Your credentials and contact information
Keep the survey short and simple
Allow choice of
Don’t know
Not Applicable
Decline to state
Design Tips
Choose to group similar questions together
and vary scale to prevent habitation
Start with less intrusive and/or controversial
questions to avoid abrupt ending of the
survey
Randomize types of questions
Make sure that all available answers are
listed
Produce a visually attractive layout
Allow a free-form comment space
Reference
Bruyere, M.. Relative efficacy and cost-effectiveness
of nonprofit and for-profit primary healthcare
clinics in Northwestern Ontario. D.H.A. dissertation,
University of Phoenix, United States -- Arizona.
Retrieved May 1, 2010, from Dissertations &
Theses @ University of Phoenix.(Publication No.
AAT 3376007).
Hines, D.. A quantitative exploration of the
relationship between patient health and electronic
personal health records. D.H.A. dissertation,
University of Phoenix, United States -- Arizona.
Retrieved May 1, 2010, from Dissertations &
Theses @ University of Phoenix.(Publication No.
AAT 3375977)
Hosford, S.. The impact of external interventions on
improving the quality of patient safety in
hospitals. D.M. dissertation, University of Phoenix,
United States -- Arizona. Retrieved May 1, 2010,
from Dissertations & Theses @ University of
Phoenix.(Publication No. AAT 3264267).