Assignment 1: Discussion Assignment

Assignment Instructions and Details:

Go to the Discussion Area and post a response to the discussion question. Be sure to use vocabulary that is relevant to the topic. Also be sure to cite your work appropriately whenever possible. You should follow the most recent APA guidelines when citing your work.

Discussion Question 2: Analyzing a Survey Report

You have joined a new hospital and you have been reading some internal documents. You find that the hospital conducted a job satisfaction survey among its staff three years earlier. A market research firm had conducted the survey, analyzed the data, and provided results.

• How will you evaluate this report?

• Suppose you decide to do a follow-up study. How will you design it?

• What are the considerations in data collection?

• Would you rely on self-reported data or seek an objective measure?

• How will you analyze the data?

Assignment 2: Discussion Assignment

Go to the Discussion Area and post a response to the discussion question. Be sure to use vocabulary that is relevant to the topic. Also be sure to cite your work appropriately whenever possible. You should follow the most recent APA guidelines when citing your work.

Discussion Question 2: Evaluating a Sample

Read the following two studies. Be sure to read the entire articles, not just the abstracts.

• Abraham, J., Sick, B., Anderson, J., Berg, A., Dehmer, C., &Tufano, A. (2011). Selecting a provider: What factors influence patients' decision making? Journal of Healthcare Management, 56 (2), 99-114.

http://www.biomedsearch.com/article/Selecting-provider-what-factors-influence/271594409.html

• Chullen, C. L., Dunford, B. B., Angermeier, I., Boss, R. W., & Boss, A. D. (2011). Minimizing deviant behavior in healthcare organizations: The effects of supportive leadership and job design. Journal of Healthcare Management, 55(6), 381-397.

http://web.b.ebscohost.com.southuniversity.libproxy.edmc.edu/ehost/detail/detail?sid=79caa493-b1e2-4937-abef-022568d02409%40sessionmgr120&vid=0&hid=102&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZSZzY29wZT1zaXRl

Compare the two studies by analyzing their samples. Use the following questions to guide you.

1. What sampling design is used?

2. Is the sample size adequate?

3. How does the sample affect the validity of the conclusions of the study?