Please make sure you study the discussion board rubric in the syllabus and attached to this assignment. You must meet these criteria for credit for your discussion board assignment.

Respond to the following questions:
• Describe a research proposal. What is the purpose of a proposal?
• What does it mean to replicate a research study? Is replication a good idea in nursing research? Why or why not?
• What study will you use to replicate in your proposal? Include an APA reference for that study. Why did you choose to replicate this study for your proposal? Provide a brief background on the topic. Why is this a significant problem in nursing? What is the purpose of your proposed research study?
• Reflect on the above questions and post a revised problem and purpose statement for your research proposal.