Health Information Work Flow Unit 3 Assignment
Study Critique
In preparation for the final prospectus and literature review, you will conduct an article review. Applied research can differ from traditional research in many ways, including the format of the final document. Unlike a traditional dissertation, applied research studies may take the form of a cost-benefit analysis, policy analysis, needs assessment, employee evaluation model, etc. Search the professional literature for an applied research study that differs in format from a traditional five-chapter dissertation. In addition, the following website might prove helpful in your search:
U.S. Fire Administration
Tasks:
Find an applied research study (evaluation research, action research, or intervention research) in your respective discipline, complete an analysis of the study, and answer the following:
• What type of applied research study have you selected (e.g., program evaluation or policy analysis)?
• How does this study differ in format from a traditional dissertation? Answer with respect to the following:
o The question/purpose/problem to be solved
o The context of the study
o Identification of participants and their role in the applied research study
o The specific applied research (evaluation, action, intervention) method
o The specific qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods research techniques used
o The way data is analyzed
o Issues or questions that they might have around the findings
• Why is this study of particular interest to you?
• What does the study contribute to your own research?
• What new learnings came from the analysis of the study?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.