CREDITS: 2 (2 Class Hours)
PLACEMENT: Third Semester
PREREQUISITES: NURS 6123, NURS 7141
FACULTY: Dianne S. Moore, CNM, MPH, Ph.D., Associate Professor Office hours - Wednesday - 2 :00 - 4:00 p.m. SHU office telephone number - 973-761-9303 Contact telephone number - 914-591-5021 E-mail - DSMOORE @MOOREINFO.COM COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The second course in the graduate research sequence where the student finalizes and implements a research proposal through the stage of data analysis.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Develop a complete research proposal. 2. Prepare a codebook for organization and analysis of data. 3. Collect, manage, organize and code data for data analysis. 4. Analyze data using SPSS/PC version 8.0 for windows. 5. Interpret the results and significance of data analysis. 6. Write up the results in an article format for a journal of your choosing. COURSE NARRATIVE:
The seminar method is utilized to guide students in the implementation of their approved research projects. Problems encountered by students in carrying out the study design and interpretation are the basis for group discussion. Use of the university mainframe and the SPSS program, as well as opportunities to practice the needed statistical procedures are made available to the class as well as supervision in preparing data for computing analysis. Individualized guidance by faculty through conference is included. TEACHING METHODS:
Development of a computer program for their project and simulated data analysis enables students to gain skill in and appreciation for computerized statistical analysis. The student researchers must submit written copies of their projects for critique by the instructor. The development of skill in the verbal and written communication of research is stressed. Individual advisement supplements the learning experience. NURS 7143 Nursing Research II
COURSE REQUIREMENTS/STUDENT EVALUATION:
1. Research paper (see details of all involved) 50%
2. Develop and run data analysis program 50% RECOMMENDED TEXT:
Burns, N. & Grove, S. (1997). The practice of nursing research: Conduct, critique and utilization (3rd ed.). Philadelpia: W. B. Saunders.
Munro, B. H. (1997). (1997). Statistical methods for health care research (3rd ed). Lippincott.
Morton, R. R., Hebel, J. R., & McCarter, R. J. (1996). A study guide to epidemiology and biostatistics (4th ed.). Aspen Publication.
SPSS basic guide for version 8.0 (1998) by SPSS Corp.
SPSS guide for application and interpretation of statistics (1998) by SPSS Corp.
Spring 1999 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING
NURS 7143 Nursing Research II Spring 1999 Dianne S. Moore, CNM, MPH, Ph.D., Associate Professor Office 234 - Telephone 973-761-9303 Office Hours: Wednesday, 2 - 4 p.m. by appointment MOOREINFO.COM web site with course information E-mail personal DSMOORE@MOOREINFO.COM
COURSE OUTLINE
Tuesday Date Topic
1/26 Course overview, mini research presentations
2/2 Preparation of final research report and abstract
2/9 Management of data organization and security - codebook
2/16 No class
2/23 Implementing the data analysis plan
3/2 Matching the statistics to the computer program
3/9 Spring break - 3/8 - 3/12
3/16 Interpretation of data analysis
3/23 Interpretation of results and conclusions
3/30 Presenting research findings - poster, oral, journal 4/6 SPSS/PC Windows 8.0
4/13 SPSS/PC Windows 8.0
4/20 SPSS/PC Windows 8.0
4/27 Final Research Presentations
5/4 Final Research Presentations (?guest faculty or no class)
5/11 Final Research Presentations (last day of class)