Data Collection Methodology and Analysis

    Order Description     What is the effectiveness of hand hygiene in preventing nosocomial infection (P) between patients in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with washing of hands (I) using soap and water compared to using hand sanitizer (C) on infection control (O) in a period of 6 months (T)? Description of the Assignment This continues the development of a MSN scholarly research project by requiring the student to identify the data collection methodology and analysis. Criteria for Content: 1. Data Collection Methodology: Select and respond to the criteria consistent with research approach selected for use in the project. This Project is using quantitative data For quantitative data, the required content includes: • Detailed explanation on how data collection will occur • Data collection points • Length of time for data collection • Explanation regarding the source of data that will be used (i.e. self-report, questionnaires, structured observation, bio physiologic) • Describe how data quality will be fostered 2. Analysis: Select and respond to the criteria consistent with research approach selected for use in the project. For quantitative data analysis: • Explain the data analysis for the study: o Descriptive analysis---what descriptive statistics do you expect to be used to describe the sample Frequency distribution Central tendency Variability o Bivariate Statistics—which of the following bivariate statistics would be used, if any: Crosstabulation Correlation Describing risk t-tests ANOVA 3. Conclusion: The conclusion includes: • Provides a summary of key elements from paper