Discussion 2 Unit 1 Due Wednesday by 11 59 pm CT Instructions All Initial discussion responses need to be

Discussion 2: Unit 1, Due Wednesday by 11:59 pm CT

Instructions: All Initial discussion responses need to be answered with approximately 250-300 words and include at least one scholarly resource.

Objective: Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research

Respond to the following questions based upon the type of health topic or practice problem presented in a quantitative or qualitative research article which is attached.[PDF] download

• Discuss the significance of research in managing this health topic or problem.
• Does the research article present a well-known health care issue, or present a new way to examine a known issue, or present an entirely new area of interest?
• Do the findings from the article contribute primarily to nursing theory, nursing practice, or general nursing knowledge? Defend and support your answer with material from the article.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.