Discussion Post: Intervention Studies & Topic Selection
In this discussion, you will select the topic for your Final Paper and compare and contrast the two categories of intervention studies (controlled clinical trials versus community interventions) that pertain to the topic of your paper. For example, you might choose Type 2 Diabetes, then identify controlled trials and community interventions to reduce Type 2 Diabetes. Note that this could be done with the same topic as the one for your Paper, but the literature selected would not necessarily be the same as the references used in your Paper.
In your first post, provide a link to the two research paper studies and, for each list the strengths and weaknesses you perceive are due to the type of study used. In other words, the real-world advantages and disadvantages of controlled experimental designs in comparison to quasi-experimental designs.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.