Hypothesis And Research Questions
Hypotheses and Research Questions in Action Objectives Describe the structure of a research question Describe the structure of hypotheses Discussion Overview In this discussion forum, you will explore the structure of a hypothesis and research question and how they would relate to your research question or problem of interest. Deliverables Your participation in the discussion forum, including the following: A response to the initial questions Responses to at least two other students’ posts Step 1 Reflect on your research question or problem of interest. (My plan research question is: The use of massage chair and music in behavioral unit patients. Reflect on the following questions: Why do we do it this way? Are there better ways to assess or intervene? Do patients with a specific intervention/assessment have better outcomes? Would your research question or problem of interest be best suited to qualitative or quantitative research? Would you develop a hypothesis or a research question for your problem of interest? Why would you choose one versus the other? Step 2 Post a response to the discussion board. Address the following questions in your response: What are the essential elements within the structure of a hypothesis? What are the essential elements within the structure of a research question? What is your problem of interest? Compose a qualitative or quantitative research question for your proposed problem of interest. Would you develop a hypothesis or a research question for your problem of interest? Why would you choose one versus the other?
