Week 7: Advance Application of Practice-Based Research in Health

Developing a Research Question

Thoughtful, targeted, and well-constructed research questions are critical to a successful Doctoral Study process—and a key to ensuring that you are making an original contribution to your discipline. Research questions are generated from the problem statement and lead to the determination of what needs to be done in a study and how it will be accomplished. The research question(s) also inform(s) the research design, and comprises one section of the Prospectus.

1. This week, you reflect on the problem statement from your Prospectus and develop research questions for your Doctoral Study.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

· Develop research questions based on Doctoral Study topic and problem statements

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Creswell, J. W., Creswell, J. D. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Chapter 7, “Research Questions and Hypotheses” (pp. 133-145)

Optional Resources

Rudestam, K. E., & Newton, R. R. (2015). Surviving your dissertation: A comprehensive guide to content and process (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Chapter 4, “Literature Review and Statement of the Problem” (pp.81-97).

Walden University. (n.d.e). Dissertations. Retrieved from http://library.waldenu.edu/784.htm

Walden University. (n.d.j). Office of Student Research Administration: DHA Doctoral Study. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/researchcenter/osra/DHA

Note: At this website, locate and review the Doctoral Study Prospectus Guide and Doctoral Study Prospectus Guide.

Week 7: DHA_Doctoral_Study_Premise

Premise

Title

Student Name

Doctor of Healthcare Administration

Walden University

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Premise: Title

Problem Statement

Insert the text of your problem statement here. Refer to the Doctoral Study Premise guide for information on the content of this section; refer to the sample in the guide for an example of this section.

Research Question(s)

Insert your tentative research question(s) here. Refer to the Doctoral Study Premise guide for information on the content of this section; refer to the sample in the guide for an example of this section.

Approach for the Study

Insert the text of your approach here. Refer to the Doctoral Study Premise guide for information on the content of this section; refer to the sample in the guide for an example of this section.

Possible Secondary Data Types or Sources of Information

Insert the text of your possible secondary data types or sources of information here. Refer to the Doctoral Study Premise guide for information on the content of this section; refer to the sample in the guide for an example of this section.

References

Insert your reference list here. Refer to the Doctoral Study Premise guide for information on the content of this section. Follow the APA 7 style rules for reference list entries on the Doctoral Capstone Form and Style APA References page.

Discussion Part (3 pages) APA Style 7th Edition

Developing Research Questions

Research questions are critically important in the Doctoral Study process, as they help pinpoint exactly what you intend to discover through your research. When formulating research questions, care should be taken to ensure that the questions are actually leading you in the direction of what you hope to study.

1. For this Discussion, develop two potential research questions for your Doctoral Study Prospectus.

By Day 4

Post your topic, problem statement, and a minimum of two research questions, based on your problem statement, which will guide your Doctoral Study research.

Support your Discussion with citations and specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the resources for this course.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.

By Day 6

Respond to at least two of your colleagues providing feedback and suggesting an additional research question.

Note: When you respond to your colleagues, reference the Litmus Test hallmarks found in the Doctoral Study Prospectus Guide. Recall that all hallmarks must be affirmatively addressed.

Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.

Submission and Grading Information

Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:

Week 7 Discussion Rubric

Post by Day 4 and Respond by Day 6

To participate in this Discussion: Week 7 Discussion

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