Purpose

This assignment provides a learning activity for students to demonstrate understanding of quantitative and
qualitative research, the purpose and importance of designs, and how research is critical for creating a
credible evidence-based nursing practice.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes.

1. CO1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO 7)
   CO2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 & 8)
   CO5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs 7 & 8)

A baccalaureate nurse understands, relates, and values the fundamental elements of research, process, and
designs as a foundation for an evidence-based practice (AACN, 2008; QSEN, 2018).

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