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Critical Analysis Research Article

Module 1 Discussion

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is to introduce formulas, cell referencing, and data formatting in Excel and calculate decimals and percentages.

Action Items

 

 

Initial Post Directions

1. Find an example of data from your life, work, home, interests, etc., with 10 to 20 data elements.
   Examples could include monthly history from a utility bill, the amount you spend with Amazon or DoorDash, the time you spend in the car/online/at the gym, etc.
2. Enter the numerical data into column B of an Excel sheet. Use column A to label the data points.
3. Use Excel formulas =SUM()  and =COUNT() to find the sum of the data set and the number of data items on the list.
   • Go to Excel formulas for help if needed.Links to an external site.
4. Capture a screenshot or image of your spreadsheet data.
5. Attach your original Excel sheet to the post. This should be the file, not an image.
6. Write a short paragraph to explain the relevance and source of your data and upload the screenshot as an image.

Module 1: Discussion

https://reader2.yuzu.com/reader/books/9780135770016/epubcfi/6/30%5B%3Bvnd.vst.idref%3DP70010176190000000000000000007AD%5D!/4

Here is the link for the book :

Purpose

• Engage in critical analysis of the research article

Overview

Initial Post

1. Review the following sections in Chapter 1 by McMillan & Schumacher (2022)

• • Types of Educational Research
  • Research Article Organization
  • Anatomy of a research Article

Critical Analysis Research Article

2. Review the Discussion Guidelines. Note that you must post your initial response beforeyou can view your peers’ responses.
3. Read the sample mixed methods dissertation proposalDownload sample mixed methods dissertation proposalby Ivankova and answer the questions below. Be specific and provide concise answers to each item listed below:
4. 1. What are the research questions for both qualitative and quantitative part of the study?,
   2. What are the data collection instruments for both qualitative and quantitative part of the study?,
   3. Who are the participants for both qualitative and quantitative part of the study?,
   4. What is the data collection process for both qualitative and quantitative part of the study?,
   5. What is the data collection analysis plan for both qualitative and quantitative part of the study?,
   6. How did the researcher ensure that her research was using 3 Belmont Principles?, See Table 2.2 Belmont Principles and Applications for Researchin Chapter 2, McMillan (2022) textbook.

• • • Respect for Persons (informed consent)
    • Beneficence (establishing confidentiality or anonymity of the data collected)
    • Justice (the sample is drawn from the population that is of direct benefit it)

Module 1: 5-4-3-2-1 Reflection

Critical Analysis Research Article

Purpose

This assignment is intended to help you learn to:

• Organize and process the information you learned in this module’s readings.
• Reimagine material for future personal or social benefit.

Overview

Considering what you learned this module, you’ll write 5 categories of reflections about the information we covered.

Action Items

Critical Analysis Research Article

1. Consider what you learned in this unit and write the “5-4-3-2-1” response, outlined below:
   • 5 bullets of what you learned to expect from students in your licensure area.
   • 4 bullets of what you learned about your actions as a teacher in the classroom.
   • 3 bullets of Disconnect, Disagreement or Confusion based on what you read.
   • 2 Questions you have about the material.
   • 1 Personal or Professional Connection you made to the material.