Discuss the dangers of failing to consider the validity of a research study.

Validity in Quantitative Research Designs
Validity in research refers to the extent researchers can be confident that the cause and effect they identify in their research are in fact causal relationships. If there is low validity in a study it usually means that the research design is flawed and the results will be of little or no value. Four different aspects of validity should be considered when reviewing a research design: statistical conclusion validity internal validity construct validity and external validity. In this Discussion you consider the importance of each of these aspects in judging the validity of quantitative research.
To prepare:
Review the information in Chapter 10 of the course text on rigor and validity.
Read the method section of one of the following quasi-experimental studies. Identify at least one potential concern that could be raised about the studys internal validity.
Metheny N. A. Davis-Jackson J. & Stewart B. J. (2010). Effectiveness of an aspiration risk-reduction protocol. Nursing Research 59(1) 1825.
Padula C. A. Hughes C. & Baumhover L. (2009). Impact of a nurse-driven mobility protocol on functional decline in hospitalized older adults. Journal of Nursing Care Quality 24(4) 325331.
Yuan S. Chou M. Hwu L. Chang Y. Hsu W. & Kuo H. (2009). An intervention program to promote health-related physical fitness in nurses. Journal of Clinical Nursing 18(10) 14041411.
Consider strategies that could be used to strengthen the studys internal validity and how this would impact the three other types of validity.
Think about the consequences of an advanced practice nurse neglecting to consider the validity of a research study when reviewing the research for potential use in developing an evidence-based practice.
Post on or before Day 3 the title of the study that you selected and your analysis of the potential concerns that could be raised about the studys internal validity. Propose recommendations to strengthen the internal validity and assess the effect your changes could have with regard to the other three types of validity. Discuss the dangers of failing to consider the validity of a research study.
References
Polit D. F. & Beck C. T. (2012). Nursing research: Generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice (Laureate Education Inc. custom ed.). Philadelphia PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
o Chapter 10 Rigor and Validity in Quantitative Research

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