The assignment is to draft two or more research questions. These questions can be either qualitative or quantitative or a mixture of both.

(Focus: The use of Gaming technology to increase student learning outcomes in nursing education in a local community college) This can be from the faculty or student perspective or both!

Qualitative: Research questions must be aligned with the purpose statement.  Qualitative research questions should be open-ended and reflect the nature of the qualitative design (avoid yes/no and closed-ended questions).

Quantitative: Research questions must be aligned with the purpose statement and should include the proposed hypothesis(es). Ensure the research questions and hypothesis(es) are aligned with the purpose statement. The research questions and hypotheses must be directly answerable, specific, and testable based on the data collected.

Hypotheses (Quantitative/Mixed Studies Only)
Both null hypotheses and alternative hypotheses should be stated. Each must directly correspond with a research question.  Hypotheses must be stated in testable, potentially negatable, form with each variable operationalized.  Note: Each hypothesis represents one distinct testable prediction.  Upon testing, each hypothesis must be entirely supported or entirely negated.

Length: 1 page, not including title page (reference page not required)

Your research questions should be directly aligned with the purpose statement.

The assignment is to create a purpose of the study by indicating the intent, goal, and rationale for researching the problem addressed in last weeks assignment. 

(My focus is on using Gaming technology to improve student learning outcomes in nursing education at a local community college)

The purpose statement should begin with The purpose of this (quantitative, qualitative, mixed) study is to  Use the following list to create the purpose statement:

Study method
Study design
Constructs/variables
Target population
Research setting
Sampling frame
Sampling method
Sample size (Justified by scholarly sources and a power analysis for quantitative studies)
Data collection method (including instrumentation)
Data analysis method
Software to be used for analysis
The closing statement as to how the study results may inform educational theory

Length: Approximately 1 page, not including title and reference pages
References: 4 sources
Your purpose is directly aligned with the problem statement.

For this assignment, create a problem statement. Your problem must come from a critical issue that must be addressed, otherwise, negative consequences will occur or continue.  In most cases, scholarly citations within the past 5 years are required to support the problem you will investigate. (I am considering using technology (Games) to improve student learning within Nursing Education).

Articulate a concise problem statement. Include appropriate published or relevant primary sources to document the existence of a problem worthy of doctoral-level research.  Follow these steps:

1. Present the general issue grounded in the research literature that leads to the need for the study.
2. Clearly describe and document the problem prompting the study. Include appropriate published or relevant primary sources to document the existence of a problem worthy of PhD doctoral-level research. 
3. Be sure to consider the following:  What perspective is represented? For example, is the problem an individual level problem, an organizational problem, an industry problem, or a social problem?
4. Consider the theories relevant to predict, explain, and understand the problem.

To identify and articulate a problem, consider the potential negative consequences to the field or stakeholders if the proposed research is never conducted.

Support your assignment with at least five scholarly resources.