NU310-1: Distinguish components and models of the research process.

Read both articles provided and answer the following questions in brief paragraph format for each article. The articles are labeled (article1 and article2)

Article 1:

  1. Is this study quantitative or qualitative? Provide rationale for your choice.
  2. What is the population of interest in the study?
  3. Identify and discuss the clinical problem being investigated
  4. Is there an intervention in the study?
  5. Is there a comparison?
  6. What is the outcome or finding of the study?

Provide a PICO statement for this article from your answers above.

P=population

I=Intervention

C= Comparison (every study may not have a comparison)

O=outcome

Article 2:

  1. Is this study quantitative or qualitative? Provide rationale for your choice.
  2. What is the population of interest in the study?
  3. Identify and discuss the clinical problem being investigated
  4. Is there an intervention in the study?
  5. Is there a comparison?
  6. What is the outcome or finding of the study?

Provide a PICO statement for this article from your answers above.

P=population

I=Intervention

C= Comparison (every study may not have a comparison)

O=outcome

Minimum Submission Requirements

  • This Assessment should be a Microsoft Word (minimum 350 words) document, in addition to the title and reference pages.
  • Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your paper should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
  • Your paper must be written in Standard English and demonstrate exceptional content, organization, style, and grammar and mechanics.
  • Your paper should provide a clearly established and sustained viewpoint and purpose.
  • Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
  • A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in APA format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for research.
  • Be sure to cite both in-text and reference list citations were appropriate and reference all sources.  Your sources and content should follow proper APA citation style. Review the APA formatting and citation style found in the Writing Center. To access the Writing Center, select this link. (It should include a cover sheet, paper is double spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point font, correct citations, Standard English with no spelling or punctuation errors, and correct references at the bottom of the last page.)