Week 4 discussion
DQ 1
Appropriate data collection is a critical component in
obtaining useful data for your research. Using your proposed research topic and
research questions, explain your plan for data collection. Discuss potential
issues in your data collection plan and your plans to overcome these
challenges. Then, respond to at least two or your classmates’ posts and analyze
their plan for data collection. Are their plans appropriate for their research
project? Do you have any suggestions for improvement?
DQ 2
Watch the interactive video on ethical research from the
nurse’s perspective using the directions below. (Detailed directions on
accessing the research interactive scenario are included in the course.)
Conducting research with strong ethical principles is a critical component of
being an effective nurse researcher. What did you learn from participating in
the interactive lessons on ethical principles in research? Are ethics in
research clear cut, or do you think there are some gray areas? Explain your
answer. How will you ensure that your research is conducted in an ethical
manner? What potential challenges might you face?
