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Which study design has been used for research?

Public Health

Assignment 1: Discussion Assignment

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.

For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment.

Health Care Research

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research the two major study designs–cohort and case-control–used in health care research. Find a research article on any topic in health care.

Based on your research, please express your views on the following:

  • Which study design has been used for research?
  • What is your learning from the chosen article and its study design?
  • Is the design selected for the research, best for this particular study? Why or why not?

In addition to the above, your response should also include answers to the following questions:

  • Although cohort studies are very powerful, case-control studies tend to be more popular. Do you agree with the statement? Why or why not?
  • How does the cohort study design differ from the case-control study design?
  • What is essentially the main use or purpose of the cohort study design and case-control study design?
  • When it is best to use the cohort study design and when is it best to use the case-control study design?
  • What characteristics of cohort study design make it important in health care research?
  • Cohort studies can be retrospective or prospective. What makes a cohort study retrospective or prospective?

 

How does the cohort study design differ from the case-control study design?

Assignment 1: Discussion Assignment

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.

For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment.

Health Care Research

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research the two major study designs–cohort and case-control–used in health care research. Find a research article on any topic in health care.

Based on your research, please express your views on the following:

  • Which study design has been used for research?
  • What is your learning from the chosen article and its study design?
  • Is the design selected for the research, best for this particular study? Why or why not?

In addition to the above, your response should also include answers to the following questions:

  • Although cohort studies are very powerful, case-control studies tend to be more popular. Do you agree with the statement? Why or why not?
  • How does the cohort study design differ from the case-control study design?
  • What is essentially the main use or purpose of the cohort study design and case-control study design?
  • When it is best to use the cohort study design and when is it best to use the case-control study design?
  • What characteristics of cohort study design make it important in health care research?
  • Cohort studies can be retrospective or prospective. What makes a cohort study retrospective or prospective?

 

Is the design selected for the research, best for this particular study? Why or why not?

Public Health

Assignment 1: Discussion Assignment

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.

For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment.

Health Care Research

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research the two major study designs–cohort and case-control–used in health care research. Find a research article on any topic in health care.

Based on your research, please express your views on the following:

  • Which study design has been used for research?
  • What is your learning from the chosen article and its study design?
  • Is the design selected for the research, best for this particular study? Why or why not?

In addition to the above, your response should also include answers to the following questions:

  • Although cohort studies are very powerful, case-control studies tend to be more popular. Do you agree with the statement? Why or why not?
  • How does the cohort study design differ from the case-control study design?
  • What is essentially the main use or purpose of the cohort study design and case-control study design?
  • When it is best to use the cohort study design and when is it best to use the case-control study design?
  • What characteristics of cohort study design make it important in health care research?
  • Cohort studies can be retrospective or prospective. What makes a cohort study retrospective or prospective?

 

What is your learning from the chosen article and its study design?

Public Health

Assignment 1: Discussion Assignment

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.

For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment.

Health Care Research

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research the two major study designs–cohort and case-control–used in health care research. Find a research article on any topic in health care.

Based on your research, please express your views on the following:

  • Which study design has been used for research?
  • What is your learning from the chosen article and its study design?
  • Is the design selected for the research, best for this particular study? Why or why not?

In addition to the above, your response should also include answers to the following questions:

  • Although cohort studies are very powerful, case-control studies tend to be more popular. Do you agree with the statement? Why or why not?
  • How does the cohort study design differ from the case-control study design?
  • What is essentially the main use or purpose of the cohort study design and case-control study design?
  • When it is best to use the cohort study design and when is it best to use the case-control study design?
  • What characteristics of cohort study design make it important in health care research?
  • Cohort studies can be retrospective or prospective. What makes a cohort study retrospective or prospective?

 

Which study design has been used for research?

Public Health

Assignment 1: Discussion Assignment

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.

For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment.

Health Care Research

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research the two major study designs–cohort and case-control–used in health care research. Find a research article on any topic in health care.

Based on your research, please express your views on the following:

  • Which study design has been used for research?
  • What is your learning from the chosen article and its study design?
  • Is the design selected for the research, best for this particular study? Why or why not?

In addition to the above, your response should also include answers to the following questions:

  • Although cohort studies are very powerful, case-control studies tend to be more popular. Do you agree with the statement? Why or why not?
  • How does the cohort study design differ from the case-control study design?
  • What is essentially the main use or purpose of the cohort study design and case-control study design?
  • When it is best to use the cohort study design and when is it best to use the case-control study design?
  • What characteristics of cohort study design make it important in health care research?
  • Cohort studies can be retrospective or prospective. What makes a cohort study retrospective or prospective?

 

Describe strengths and weaknesses of the theory(ies) you chose.

week7 paperhealtht

In week 2 assignment, you had  summarized the community and the health issue as identified in the Scholar-Practitioner Project(New York State Department of Health. (2006). Examples of community health assessments and report cards.)—Community Health Assessment, for this section of the SPP, you will:

State concisely one or more possible theories that might guide the intervention and explain why you chose that theory(ies).

  • State the key objectives of the intervention and how they link to the theory(ies) or parts of the theory(ies).

Explain how the theories could drive the intervention. Which elements of the theories work well and which do not apply to your intervention?

  • Compare the chosen theory(ies) with two other theories and explain why certain elements or entire theories were rejected. (Health behavior theory HBT and transtheoretical model (TTM) )
  • Describe strengths and weaknesses of the theory(ies) you chose.
  • 4 pages and 6 references.
  • please see the attched document, use it to complete the paper.
  • please work on the paper using the guideline/questions aboves.
Attachments:

Explain how the theories could drive the intervention. Which elements of the theories work well and which do not apply to your intervention?

week7 paperhealtht

In week 2 assignment, you had  summarized the community and the health issue as identified in the Scholar-Practitioner Project(New York State Department of Health. (2006). Examples of community health assessments and report cards.)—Community Health Assessment, for this section of the SPP, you will:

State concisely one or more possible theories that might guide the intervention and explain why you chose that theory(ies).

  • State the key objectives of the intervention and how they link to the theory(ies) or parts of the theory(ies).

Explain how the theories could drive the intervention. Which elements of the theories work well and which do not apply to your intervention?

  • Compare the chosen theory(ies) with two other theories and explain why certain elements or entire theories were rejected. (Health behavior theory HBT and transtheoretical model (TTM) )
  • Describe strengths and weaknesses of the theory(ies) you chose.
  • 4 pages and 6 references.
  • please see the attched document, use it to complete the paper.
  • please work on the paper using the guideline/questions aboves.
Attachments:

Identify and analyze the major driving forces for change in the external environment of the motorcycle industry.

M2:A2

Assignment 2: Harley-Davidson: External and Internal Analysis

Instructions for this assignment: Perform all of the elements listed below.

This assignment has you complete two parts of a strategic business plan. To see how those parts fit into a full business plan, click here for a strategic business plan outline.

Part I – Analysis of the External Environment

As part of the Strategic Business Plan, you have been asked to:

  • Identify and analyze the major driving forces for change in the external environment of the motorcycle industry.
  • Analyze the dynamics of competition using Porter’s Five Forces Model of Competition. Correctly assess the dynamics of competition.
  • Provide at least three statistics about the size of the motorcycle industry such as revenue, growth rate, number of units sold by manufacturer/country, etc.
  • Summarize the strategic issues firms in this industry face and identify their biggest threats.

This section should be titled “The Analysis of H-D’s External Environment.”

Part II – Internal Environment Analysis

Financial

Gather the financial information necessary to do a complete ratio analysis and the Balance Score Card (BSC) key metrics information.

If you were going to create a BSC, what would be the key metrics you would measure in each of the four BSC areas:

  • Financial
  • Customer
  • Internal Business Process
  • Learning and Growth

Perform a ratio analysis using H-D’s five-year financial performance. Interpret the meaning of the ratios and financial performance.

This section should be titled “The Analysis of H-D’s Current Strategy: Two Views.” Be sure to include the ratio analysis. You may also include other graphics to support your narrative.

Competitors

Based on your analysis, you must decide which two competitors present the biggest competitive threat to H-D.

Perform a financial ratio analysis for the competitors after looking at trends in financial performance over five years, and compare the trends to industry averages.

Be sure you have a clear ranking of the industries’ competitors.

This section should be titled “Competitor Analysis.” Be sure to include the financial ratio analysis. You may also include other graphics to support your narrative.

Describe how your life experience—including your country of origin, culture, gender, race, and other factors—informs your diversity awareness.

  1. Describe the definitions of diversity that you are comparing and contrasting and the sources of each.
  2. Describe the SHRM and publication’s definitions. (Remember to describe the international scholarly or business publication you are using for a definition. What or whom comprises its key audience?)
  3. Compare and contrast your definition of diversity with that of your chosen publication and that from SHRM. Be specific and evaluate each definition on its global inclusivity.
  4. How do these definitions line up with your own diversity awareness or definition? Describe how your life experience—including your country of origin, culture, gender, race, and other factors—informs your diversity awareness. Provide specific examples of diversity-related situations you have encountered. Evaluate which categories of diversity you are most familiar with, and those with which you have the least experience.

Paper Requirements

  • For this assignment, you may want to refer to the handout Writing an Effective Essay. You may also want to view the sample paper, Does Your Paper Look like This?
  • Your paper should be 4 pages in length, not including the required title or reference pages. Be sure your paper is formatted according to the  APA Requirements.

How do these definitions line up with your own diversity awareness or definition?

Address the following in your paper:

1. Describe the definitions of diversity that you are comparing and contrasting and the sources of each.

2. Describe the SHRM and publication’s definitions. (Remember to describe the international scholarly or business publication you are using for a definition. What or whom comprises its key audience?)

3. Compare and contrast your definition of diversity with that of your chosen publication and that from SHRM. Be specific and evaluate each definition on its global inclusivity.

4. How do these definitions line up with your own diversity awareness or definition? Describe how your life experience—including your country of origin, culture, gender, race, and other factors—informs your diversity awareness. Provide specific examples of diversity-related situations you have encountered. Evaluate which categories of diversity you are most familiar with, and those with which you have the least experience.

Paper Requirements

For this assignment, you may want to refer to the handout Writing an Effective Essay. You may also want to view the sample paper, Does Your Paper Look like This?
Your paper should be 4 pages in length, not including the required title or reference pages. Be sure your paper is formatted according to the APA Requirements.