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    this study on a large scale. First, this study is based on the assumption that while the use supplemental progesterone in early pregnancy has not proven to be statistically significant in the prevention of miscarriage; benefits have been shown to its use. I would want to perform a meta-analysis of the data to ensure that the efforts of this study are not misguided using this assumption. According to Haidich (2010), a “meta-analysis is a quantitative, formal, epidemiological study design used to

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    experiencing a higher level of enjoyment (Chung, et al., 2016). Identification of the study design: The authors of the article used a “mixed-method design using qualitative and quantitative analyses (Chung, et al., 2016).” This allows for the collection of data through various means over time. Due to this, the study design would be considered longitudinal. The study design is also considered to be a Cohort study because all the patients have a disease in common in which there is research being done

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    They go on to state that they compiled studies that examined the relationship between the MMR vaccination and the post-administration development of Autism or the spectrum disorders. The information that they extracted consists of the study characteristics, methods, and outcomes. They finally state that they found no relationship, of any kind. The first section in the methods section describes the protocol to be followed. In order to find appropriate studies for the meta-analysis, Taylor and Swerdfeger

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    Background In their mixed-method research design, Sue Walker and the other authors’ main research issue is about the transition from early intervention programs to the inclusive school settings and how that presents a range of social challenges for children with developmental disabilities. The journal article addresses three main questions that are important to the overall research. Sue Walker et al. sought to answer the following research questions: 1. What are parents’ perceptions of the inclusive

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    Study Design: Case-Control Study Title: Presence of increased stiffness of the common carotid artery and endothelial dysfunction in severely obese children: A prospective study Journal: The Lancet Numerous epidemiological studies infer that cardiovascular complications have a directly proportional relationship with obesity in children. The study I chose however, has gone deeper by observing arterial changes as well as its relationship to cardiovascular risk in children who are obese. One of the reasons

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    connection between sleep and all-cause mortality among elderly men and women. A prospective cohort study was used to tests the significance of the hypothesis. The study involves the follow-up of people with common characteristics, to test the cause and effect relationship of the quality of sleep, which is dependent on the participants diet and their mortality rate in the next 10 years (1). Study design A cohort of 1865 people aged 65 years and over, from

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    In an explanatory research design, the most likely kind of bias is the citation type. In citation bias, researchers may be reluctant to publish some discouraging findings, especially if they believe that they may tarnish their reputations or personal abilities and affect the effectiveness of their products. For that reason, citation bias makes researchers submit positive results only for publication, while suppressing negative findings. In most cases, the motive of citation bias is to gain popularity

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    (2015), El-Sharkawy et al. (2015), Godfrey et al. (2012), Wakefield et al. (2009) and Ullrich and Mccutcheon (2008). Three papers used multiple methods while the study design in all papers includes an observational method. One of the studies took place in the United States of America (USA) and one took place in Australia whereas three studies took place in the United Kingdom. It could be argued that despite differences in overall health structure, hydration is global concern and the care in both of

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    researchers conducted mixed methods case study working with middle school students from a South Australian Middle School. The case study wanted to see how teachers and students were working together to become collaborative learning designers while helping to create an innovative method to include in their curriculum. This research based on the co-design approach using technology to help implement the program. The data collected by a variety of ways including, co-design workshops, observations, focus groups

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    Looking For Website Design & Development Company? Read This First! Aiesha Hasan Feb 03, 2017 web design-development A website is one of the most important assets for any business. Selecting the right web development company to work with is not a decision to be taken lightly. With so many companies out there, we can imagine it can be a daunting task for everyone to figure out which one to select. A website is an online face of any company. Working with the wrong team can result in some really costly

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