Research Design and Methods MD-3
Article to use:
Jones, R. K., & Jerman, J. (2017). Population Group Abortion Rates and Lifetime Incidence of Abortion: United States, 2008–2014. American Journal of Public Health, 107(12), 1904–1909.
Write a 3- to 4-paragraph evaluation of the published study you selected. Include the following:
A brief description of the study you selected including research question
An explanation of the study design
An explanation of the dataset used in study
Identify dependent and independent variables used
An evaluation of whether the selected study design, methods, and secondary data sources were the most appropriate (provide your rationale).
support your writing based on the below resources and current literature. Use APA 7 formatting and to cite your resources.
References
Doolan DM, & Froelicher ES. (2009). Using an existing data set to answer new research questions: a methodological review. Research & Theory for Nursing Practice, 23(3), 203–215.
Fink, A. (2013a). Research design, validity, and best available evidence. In Evidence-based
public health practice (pp. 107–158). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Smith, P. M., Stock, S. R., McLeod, C. B., Koehoorn, M., Marchand, A., & Mustard, C. A.
(2010). Research opportunities using administrative databases and existing surveys for new knowledge in occupational health and safety in Canada, Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia. Canadian Journal of Public Health = Revue Canadienne de Sante Publique, 101 Suppl 1, S46–S52.
