Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology

Question: Discuss about the Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology. Answer: Introduction: Registered nurses who are having postgraduate degrees have put the research paper forward. Two of them are doctorates and all are researching and working in Universities in the nursing sector. The qualifications show that the authors are qualified to carry out such researches. Thai Health Promotion Foundation for Research has provided funds for this study. The PLWHA has given their time to assist with the completion of the questionnaires. The title is concise, focused and clearly describes the purpose of the study. However, it has the scope of being more indicative and clear. The actual variables are missing in the title, even though the nature is indicated. It could have been more indicative concerning less aware readers. The provided abstract is a good introduction to the study. However, hypothesis is missing from it. The abstract consists of the study summary, research tools used, results and conclusions of the findings. The abstract makes it clear for the readers to identify with the topic relevancy. In the article, the introduction and literature review are adjoined, which is common in such studies. The introduction portion has been used to contextualize the issue in the research and the importance of it, concerning the influence of the disease on human lives. Treatment changes and developments, the disease and its impact, self-care policies, symptom management and treatment were discussed. However, more detailed critical analysis was required, with wider range of research for evaluation of its quality. Hypotheses and Research Questions No hypothesis was stated, but research question was put forward. The approach of the research is undefined. Focus has been mostly on the instruments and the quality rests on the approach and instruments. Participant selection was not elaborated upon, which is a limitation. Size was mentioned, but the process of their determination was overlooked, which is also a limitation. Data-Collection Methods Data collection methods are not addressed properly, which could pose problems for replication and rigor. Administering of the questionnaires is unknown, which is a problem of the studys reporting. Data collection instruments used in the study is its strength, along with the detailing and accounted provenance. The questionnaires used are detailed and their sources mentioned. The tools are validated and augment the quality of the research. Sample demographics are partially addressed and multiple tools help advancing the article. Statistical analysis was performed via SPSS and LISREL. Statistics were less detailed, even though use of multivariate analysis was described clearly. The results are presented in the forms of tables, diagrams and immense detailing. Data presentation are summarized as results and elaborated in discussion. Although the findings are not accessible, values are clear. Lack of detailing in samples and selection procedure restrict eradication of doubts about outcomes, even though authors knowledge is believable. Discussion is balanced, detailed and integrated with numerous data collection instruments. Other research studies were related with resulting in congruence. Limitations are acknowledged, implications are separated. Conclusions Conclusion supports obtained results, even though it is not detailed. Social support for HRQL was recommended, along with others for improving care of the patients, keeping in mind consistency of the study. Bibliography Creswell, J. W. (2013).Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Sage publications. Mertens, D. M. (2014).Research and evaluation in education and psychology: Integrating diversity with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. Sage publications. Punch, K. F. (2013).Introduction to social research: Quantitative and qualitative approaches. Sage. Tangkawanich, T., Yunibhand, J., Thanasilp, S., Magilvy, K. (2008). Causal model of health: Health?related quality of life in people living with HIV/AIDS in the northern region of Thailand.Nursing health sciences,10(3), 216-221.