I need a discussion question answered in full, 3 paragraphs minimum discussing an article provided.

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Post a critique of the research study in which you:

  • Evaluate the purpose statement using the Purpose Statement Checklist as a guide which is listed below.
  • Analyze alignment among the theory, research problem, and purpose
  • Explain your position on the relationship between research and social change

Purpose Statement Checklist

Use the following criteria to evaluate an author’s purpose statement.

Look for indications of the following:

  • Does the statement begin with signaling words?
  • Does the statement identify the research approach (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed)?
  • Does the statement clearly state the intent of the study?
  • Does the statement mention the participants?
  • Does the statement mention the research site?
  • Is the statement framed in a way that is consistent with the identified problem?

    • If the study is qualitative, does the purpose statement do as follows?

  • Focus on a single phenomenon
  • Use an action verb to convey how learning will take place
  • Use neutral, nondirectional language
  • Provide a general definition of the central phenomenon

    • If the study is quantitative, does the purpose statement do as follows?

  • Identify the variables under study
  • Provide a general definition of each key variable
  • Use words that connect the variables
  • Identify a theory

    • If the study is mixed methods, does the purpose statement do as follows?

  • Discuss the reason(s) for mixing both quantitative and qualitative data
  • Include the characteristics of a good qualitative purpose statement (as listed above)

    • Research Theory, Design, and Methods Walden University

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  • Include the characteristics of a good quantitative purpose statement (as listed above)
  • Indicate the specific method of collecting both quantitative and qualitative data

    • THIS IS THE ARTICLE THAT MUST BE USED. It is located in the Walden library online.

    http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library

    To access the article my username is akkissia.slay@waldenu.edu and the password is pitbull93.

    Stedman-Smith, M., DuBois, C. L., & Grey, S. F. (2015). Hand hygiene performance and beliefs among public university employees. Journal of Health Psychology, 20(10), 1263–1274. doi: 10.1177/1359105313510338