Overview of Research Paradigms
1. Answer
qAnswer all three discussion questions
1 a.) What is one barrier that you have encountered or anticipate may occur with the implementation of EBP and what are some solutions to overcome that barrier?
2. Think about the positivist versus constructivist paradigm. From which perspective (positivist or constructivist paradigm) do you view the world? Explain why. How could the perspective (positivist or constructivist paradigm) in which you view the world influence your research in your practice setting?
3. As you review Chapter 7 in Polit and Beck (2020), particularly Box 7.3, the known aspects of Institutional Review Board (IRB) and safeguarding participants are included. Please discuss the following questions.
4. 3 a.) When reading research, prior to taking this course, were you able to get a sense of the ethical aspects of the research? Explain.
5. 3 b.) After reviewing Chapter 7 in Polit and Beck (2020), speak to how, when reading a research study, you will now be more aware of thinking about 1) vulnerable groups inclusion as well as 2) which groups were omitted with or without a justifiable rationale being included.
