NURS 8839 Quantitative Research Methods
This advanced research methods course provides a foundation in traditional and novel quantitative approaches to design, measurement and statistical inference. Students will examine how logical inference and philosophy inform research design, sampling, measurement, scaling, analysis planning, and statistical interpretation. Students will first develop and demonstrate skills in rigorous research appraisal, including building familiarity with published research evaluation tools and publication guidelines. Students will appreciate the validity and reliability issues common to all single-factor and multifactor studies as well as single subject, multiple group, longitudinal, correlational, and non-experimental methods. Students will be exposed to both classic and novel research designs common to nursing and other health disciplines, including pragmatic trials. Students will conceptualize a research problem and design multiple, quantitative approaches for its investigation.
Prerequisite
NURS 8815 or Registration by Permission; biostatistics may be taken concurrently or in advance