The study being evaluated is copd patients in hospice who are receiving morphine to alleviate symptoms and prolong life. verses patients who are on hospice with copd that do not take morphine
- Describe the evaluative criteria (indicators or variables) to be addressed in answering each evaluation question.
- Describe the research approaches to be used to answer each question and why they are appropriate to the evaluation questions posed.
- Describe in specific detail how data will be collected related to each of your evaluative criteria/indicators. Discuss exactly how the data be collected, when, and by whom. Describe any data collection tools in terms of their development and appropriateness in answering the evaluation questions. Provide information on validity and reliability of tools, if available. Explain why the data collection methods are appropriate to the research approach, type of data, and purpose of the evaluation.
- Describe how you will analyze the data, including specific statistical tests to be used. Include dummy data tables if applicable to show how you will display your findings.