Nursing Research Methodology

ntroduction (1 point): Reiterates
the research questions, hypotheses.
Describes the scope /organization of the
research methodology section. Research
Design (2 points): Describes the research
design/approach to be utilized in the
proposed study including the rationale for
its appropriateness in addressing the
research questions. Cites proper
methodological literature. Sample and
Sampling (3 points): Explains and justifies
the type of sample to be used and how
participants would be selected (sampling).
Describes the population. Describes the
eligibility criteria (inclusion and exclusion
criteria). Explains how sample size would
be determined. Cites proper
methodological literature. Research
Setting/Context (2 points): Describes and
substantiates the selection of the setting
where the proposed study will be
conducted. Data Collection (3 points):
Describes and justifies the data collection
methods and procedures. Explains how,
when, where, and by whom data would
be collected. Instruments (3 points):
Describes and justifies the type of
instrument/tool that will be used for
collecting data. Data Analysis (4 points):
Describes and justifies the methods and
statistical tools (if applicable) that will be
used for the analysis of the collected
data. Ethical considerations (2 points):
Describes how the rights of participants
would be protected in the proposed study.
Cites appropriate literature to support
decisions.