To Prepare for this Discussion:

• Determine possible types of      data you will gather for your research
• Determine possible sources      of that data (e.g., public databases, published research results, surveys,      interviews, etc.)
• Determine potential ways to      analyze that data
  • The type of data you obtain       and how you analyze those data is often stipulated by the research method       you chose. If, for       example, you chose a quantitative method, you will use statistics (e.g., MANOVA,       logistical regression, etc.) to analyze your data. The statistics you       use will depend on the type of data (nominal, ordinal, interval, or       ratio) and number of variables in your study. If you chose a       qualitative method, your analysis might consist of coding your       interview responses, organizing descriptive information into a story,       creating concepts, or identifying themes.

Note: The inclusion of possible analytical strategies is optional in your Prospectus Form, but it is an important dissertation consideration currently.

Post a brief description of the research method and approach you selected, along with your research question(s). Explain the type of data you plan to use for your dissertation, and how you plan to collect that data. Describe a type of analysis (t-tests, ANOVA, Chi-square, open coding, concept analysis, etc.) you might use to analyze your data and explain the reason(s) for your selection. Be specific and support your selections with references to the literature.

Research Question(s) and Hypotheses

Research Questions

RQ1 What is the connection between healthcare disparities and diabetes treatment?

RQ2: Is there a relationship between diabetic management and sociodemographic factors?