introduction

discussion

results

method

Amount of control and

precision exerted by the methodology

Time frame in which the research takes place

Process used to synthesize findings to form conclusions from a

study

Degree of aggressiveness used in acquiring the

data

consistency of the measurement obtained when

using the identified instrument.

determination of whether the items on the instrument

reflect all the important components of the concept to be measured

. the match between

the items on the instrument and the conceptual definition of the concept is

supposed to measure.

the appropriateness for use of an instrument in a

selected population.

Descriptive

Research

Experimental

Research

phenomenological research

Correlation

Research

design 

methodology 

pilot study

It clarifies the relationships among phenomena

& identifies the reasons why certain events occur

. Is the conscientious integration research evidence

with clinical expertise & pt.values &needs in the delivery of high

quality, cost effective health care

Essential information acquired in a variety of

ways

Is a diligent, systemic inquiry or study that

validates & refines existing knowledge & develops new knowledge

All of the above

Children

Cognitively

Mentally ill

there should not be

a strong relationship between the cause and effect proposed in the study.

the effect may occur

without the cause being, or having been present.

 the effect should not occur unless the cause

is, or has been, present

the cause may be

necessary, but need not to be sufficient for the effect to occur.