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Survey research is a popular quantitative method that uses a questionnaire to gather the who, what, when, where, why, and how questions. Which research problem have you identified that could best be addressed using a quantitative survey? Select a survey research method and an appropriate sampling methodology. Be sure to explain your reasoning in selecting these methods. Use the following outline to describe the methodology you are recommending.
The population under study
Data collection method: How is the data being collected? This should address such factors as
Type of questionnaire (self-administered, interviewer assisted, electronic, etc.)
Method of Collection (online, intercept, personal interview, telephone, etc.
Sample:
Probability or nonprobability and specific sampling method
The sampling frame and units
The sample size and rationale
Sampling error if appropriate
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The research problem that I have identified that could best be addressed by using a questionnaire survey is what are the key causes for long waiting times in the emergency department at Norton Hospital. First, a qualitative study was carried out in the Norton Hospital Emergency department. Based on the qualitative study it was found that the delay in the emergency department occurred because of time taken during diagnosis, because of triage, delays during admission in the hospital, the nonavailability of specialists, closing down of emergency centers and departments, crowding during busy times, and because of disasters. However, what the qualitative study did not reveal was the relative importance of each of the factors. The survey research will not reveal any new reason for long waiting times but will provide order as to the importance of each reason for long waiting times. This order will be known during the survey based on the attitudes and understanding of employees at Norton Audubon Hospital Emergency Department.
The survey research method that will be used is the descriptive research method. This method is appropriate because the research purpose is to identify the relative importance of the causes of delays in the waiting time of the emergency department. The descriptive survey research method in which all the personnel of the Norton Hospital Emergency Department will provide their opinion and attitudes towards each reason for long waiting time in the Emergency Department will provide statistically inferable data. This allows me to study the significance of each reason on the overall population. From the perspective of ...
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