A Research Failure?

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The paper analyzes the article "Biochemical Hypoglycemia in Female Nurses During Clinical Shift Work" to determine the efficacy and use of proper and best-fit research protocol. The paper evaluates the authors' use of a proper and identifiable research question, the presentation of a testable null hypothesis and the identification of the necessary independent and dependent variables. The paper also examines the statistical data analysis procedures and the usefulness of the research results. The paper demonstrates how the results of this article, although of topic importance, fail miserably in adhering to the protocol set forth for best-fit epidemiological research.

Outline:
Introduction
Research Design, Research Question and Testable Hypothesis
Literature Review
Sample
Measurement Instruments
Data Analysis and Results
Results, Limitations and Conclusions

From the Paper:

"Research, albeit philosophical, historical, descriptive, or experimental, is not simply a collection of random thoughts or numeric data reduced to paper (Van Dalen, 1966). Research of any type is a scientific endeavor that is defined, organized, and subjected to critical scrutiny and, above all, requires a scientific approach (Senter, 1969). Far more exacting is that research investigations must follow best fit research guidelines if the content is to be applicable to the phenomenon being investigated. Such an exacting process applies not only to quantitative research but qualitative research as well (Ohlson, 1998). The scientific approach to research is a special systematic form of controlled reflective thinking and inquiry. Of all types of research defined, that of the experimental investigation is the most well defined, constructed, and controlled as it is that upon which the prediction of future occurrences are dependent."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ohlson, E. L. (1998). Best Fit Research Procedure. ACTS Testing Labs, Chicago.
• Senter, R. J. (1969). Analysis of Data. Cinn: Scott, Foresman and Company.
• Van Dalen, Debold (1966). Understanding Educational Research. New York: McGraw-Hill.

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