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Discussion Post: Research for Evidence Based Practice- Quantitative Methods- Collecting Quantitative Data

For quantitative research, the next step is more preparation. This preparation revolves around the data that you intend to collect, how you will collect it, and how you will record it.

"Data collection is the process of selecting subjects and gathering data from them" (Gray & Grove, 2020). Data collection is the "active" part of the research process and is integral in determining the validity and credibility of the research results. Depending on the study, data collection will look different for each researcher, and the methods may vary based on the approach. Therefore, you will explore how to analyze and identify the components of data collection.

You will explore and analyze the different approaches of data collection and analysis. You will consider the importance of data collection through various means of study. How might you collect data, and how will you analyze the results? Through your reading and Discussion, you will explore data collection and the use of sampling.

Reference: Gray, J. R., & Grove, S. K. (2020). Burns and Grove's the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (9th ed.). Elsevier.

1. Review the Learning Resources for this week and reflect on a population in your area of practice. How might you sample this population, and what challenges might you experience? Consider the use of strategies, or perhaps a different population, to mitigate these challenges.

2. After considering the sampling of a specific population, consider the importance of data collection. How might sampling be used in research, and what benefits might be derived from sampling in a study? Conversely, consider how a different approach might be useful.

Task

Post an explanation of the researchable populations that may be present in your area of practice. Describe which would be most appropriate for use in your research study and explain why. Then, describe the challenges of obtaining a sample from this population. How might you address those challenges? Be specific and provide examples. Be sure to also include the approach you would recommend to collect data from the sample that you described. Provide a rationale for the approach that you choose based on this Learning Resources.