NU 725 Statistical Applications
Methodology Critique Assignment & AACN Essentials Program and Course Objectives
Please Note: This two-part assignment is worth 50 points. Ten percent of the total point value will be deducted per day for any late submission.
Read the article posted in the “Methodology Critique Assignment” section of Blackboard, answer the critique questions and post your critique on the assignment link by the assigned due date. (40 Points)
In addition, describe in 1-2 pages how the statistical applications learned in NU 725 relate to the AACN Essentials Program and Course Objectives. Also, include how these objectives relate to your personal educational goals. (10 Points)

1. The critique length will be between 6-8 double-spaced pages, 12 font and be written according to current APA format guidelines.
2. The assignment questions give you the main topics to be answered in the critique. It is expected that your critique will reflect answers to the questions. Yes/no answers are not acceptable. You need to support your answers with specific examples. Do Not Just List Questions and Answer Them
3. If you have questions about this assignment, please consult your Instructor.
Assignment 1: Methodology Critique Points
1 Research question/ purpose of study 5
2 Variables studied – label as independent or dependent; level or scale of measurement 5
3 Statistical analyses, both descriptive and inferential; purpose of each; strength 10
4 Describe the sample used in the study. 5
5 Findings and significance; statistical versus practical significance 10
6 Describe changes to the methodology that could make the study stronger 5
40 Points

Assignment 2: AACN Course Essential Paper Assignment
Describe in the attached document how the statistical applications learned in
NU 725 relate to the AACN Essentials Program and Course Objectives 10 Points
(See Below)
AACN Essentials Program Objectives and Course Objective Assignment (next page)
Assignment #2
AACN Essentials for MSN
Education in Nursing MSN Program Objectives Application/Course Objectives Student Response
I: Background for Practice from Sciences and Humanities
Recognizes that the master’s prepared nurse integrates scientific findings from nursing, biopyschosocial fields, genetics, public health, quality improvement, and organizational sciences for the continual improvement of nursing care across diverse settings.
IV: Translating and Integrating Scholarship Into Practice
Recognizes that the master’s prepared nurse applies research outcomes within the practice setting, resolves practice problems, works as a change agent, and disseminates results.
VIII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving Health
Recognizes that the masters prepared nurse applies and integrates broad, organizational, client-centered, and culturally appropriate concepts in the planning, delivery, management, and evaluation of evidence-based clinical prevention and population care and services to individuals, families, communities, and aggregates/clinical populations.

1. Synthesize nursing, medical, and other current and relevant knowledge to engage in evidence-based practice.
6. Synthesize nursing, medical, and other current and relevant knowledge to engage in evidence-based practice.
7. Recommend practice changes based on integration of the evidence with clinical expertise, patient safety and preferences, and available health care resources.
8. Develop a foundation for lifelong learning and doctoral studies.
1. Incorporate primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention efforts in the culturally congruent care of individuals, families, and communities.

6. Synthesize nursing, medical, and other current and relevant knowledge to engage in evidence-based practice.

Analyze health care delivery in order to design, implement, and coordinate fiscally responsible care. 725 Statistical Application
1. Discuss how research questions are addressed by commonly utilized statistical methodologies;
2. Describe how characteristics of data affect the choice of statistical methods;
3. Choose appropriate statistical methods based on variable properties and research hypothesis;
4. Critique methodology sections of current literature;
5. Evaluate the significance of reported research findings to professional practice.

NU 725 Statistical Applications
1. Discuss how research questions are addressed by commonly utilized statistical methodologies;
2. Describe how characteristics of data affect the choice of statistical methods;
3. Choose appropriate statistical methods based on variable properties and research hypothesis;

NU 725 Statistical Applications
1. Discuss how research questions are addressed by commonly utilized statistical methodologies;
2. Describe how characteristics of data affect the choice of statistical methods;
3. Choose appropriate statistical methods based on variable properties and research hypothesis;
4. Critique methodology sections of current literature;
5. Evaluate the significance of reported research findings to professional practice.