Discussion Post: Health Care and Life Sciences: Nursing- Variables & Hypotheses
• Find one quantitative research article - preferably an experimental or quasi-experimental study related to your topic of interest. (You can add "quantitative research," "RCT." or randomized controlled trial to your search terms)
• The study should be published between 2014 and 2019.
• It should be a single quantitative research study, not a systematic review, meta-analysis, meta-synthesis, or integrative review.
• Describe the variables (independent, dependent, and demographic). If mentioned, describe the extraneous variables.
• Discuss the hypothesis for the study in terms of the relationship of the variables.
• Identify characteristics of the hypothesis and why. Characteristics: Simple or complex? Directional or non-directional? Associative or causal (applies only to correlational, experimental and quasi-experimental studies, not to descriptive studies)
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.