Clearly identifying the independent and dependent variables in a study is a critical aspect of any research project. The dissertation is no different. This assignment will allow you to practice your skills in identifying research variables.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• In a study investigating the effects of humor on memory, Schmidt showed participants a list of sentences, half of which were humorous and half were non-humorous. Schmidt found that participants consistently recalled more of the humorous sentences than the non-humorous sentences, demonstrating that the use of humor increased participants’ recall of sentences.
• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

Directions:

In an essay (250-500 words), address the following items:

1. Identify the independent variable for this study.
2. Identify the dependent variable for this study.
3. Describe the scale of measurement used for the independent variable.
4. Describe the scale of measurement used for the dependent variable.
5. Provide an example of a simple study using Schmidt as a model. State the purpose of the research (Schmidt’s purpose was to examine the effects of humor on memory), the research question (Schmidt’s research question was: What are the effects of humor on memory?), the independent variable, and the dependent variable for your study.

Explore the difference between the following:

Medicare, Medicaid, and a private insurance of your choice (such as Major Medical, PPO or HMO):

Respond to the list of questions below for each, supporting your answers with resources appropriate to the topic

1. Describe how this insurance is paid for? Who pays for it?

2. Who is eligible to have this insurance? Why?

3. How does the insurance work? (Co-payments, Deductibles, Premiums, Capitation, etc.?

4. Give an example of a healthcare service covered under this insurance type? Evaluate how the service is paid for and what is needed for the individual to obtain the service.

5. Is their any political impact on the financial support of these insurance types?

To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

 Your initial posting should be addressed at 150-300 words. Submit your document to this Discussion Area bythe due date assigned. Be sure to cite your sources using APA format.

To prepare for this discussion, read the instructor’s guidance and watch the videos Creating Your Research Proposal (Links to an external site.) and How to Write a Research Proposal? 11 Things to Include in a Thesis Proposal (Links to an external site.). Your initial post should be 250 to 300 words. Utilize a minimum of two peer-reviewed sources that were published within the last 10 years and are documented in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

The purpose of this discussion assignment is to familiarize you with the purpose and components of a research proposal and to allow an opportunity for you to get some feedback on your ideas for the Final Paper.

Topic: how the family can help their family member dealing with PTSD?

In your initial post,

• 1. Briefly describe the purpose of a research proposal and its components.
• 2. Present your research question and/or hypothesis.
• 3. Give some background information on the topic, including citing one or two previous related studies with their references.
• 4. Name the research design you would like to use.
• 5. Defend why you feel it is the most appropriate way to study your research question.
• 6. Discuss potential ethical issues that might arise and what you would do to address them.

Document your sources in APA style (Links to an external site.), with in-text citations and references listed at the end of the post. For additional guidance see the Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.) and Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.) resources from the Ashford Writing Center.

Preparation

You have been offered the opportunity to apply for a leadership position in your organization. As a part of the application process, your potential employer uses the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) competency model of leadership development (NCHL, 2016), which includes a 360-degree evaluation. The evaluation is an assessment that includes anonymous, confidential feedback from those around you, such as your peers, supervisor, direct reports, and stakeholders, as well as a self-assessment on behavior (relational), technical and operational skills, and strategic ability. As a part of this 360-degree evaluation, you will complete the self-assessment component. This information will be shared with the interview committee for the position, so it is important that you demonstrate your knowledge and experience in each of the areas outlined in the self-assessment requirements below.

Note: Remember, you can submit all or a portion of your draft to Smarthinking for feedback before you submit the final version of your work for this assessment. However, be mindful of the turnaround time for receiving feedback if you plan on using this free service.

Reference

National Center for Healthcare Leadership. (2016). NCHL organizational assessments. Retrieved from http://www.nchl.org/static.asp?path=2852,3241

Self-Assessment Requirements

Complete a leadership self-assessment to create a portrait of the effective health care professional and leader you aspire to be.

Note: The assessment requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the Leadership Self-Assessment scoring guide. At a minimum, be sure to address each point. In addition, you are encouraged to review the performance level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed. You are provided an example leadership self-assessment to illustrate what proficient-level work for this assessment looks like.

Self-Assessment Format and APA Style

• Use the APA Style Paper Template [DOCX] to draft your self-assessment. An abstract is not required. See the APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] for formatting and style information.
• Your self-assessment should be 5–7 double-spaced pages in length, not including the title page and reference page.
• Apply correct APA formatting to all in-text citations and references.
• Use Times New Roman, 12-point font.

Writing

Note: Because this assessment requires you to develop a leadership self-assessment, you may write using first-person voice. However, it is important for your development as a practitioner-scholar to recognize that writing in the first person is not usually acceptable in academic papers, which are written in the third-person. Consequently, you should always carefully consider departing from this norm.

• Be clear and concise in your writing.
• Express your main points, arguments, and conclusions coherently.
• Use correct grammar and mechanics.
• Be sure to support your claims, arguments, and conclusions with credible evidence from 4–5 current, scholarly or professional sources.
• Proofread your writing.
• See the APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] for more formatting and style information.

Self-Assessment Content

• Analyze your leadership strengths and weaknesses.
  • Identify at least one leadership theory or style that you believe best aligns with your own thoughts of what leadership means.
  • Use that theory or style in your analysis. Cite your sources.
  • Consider potential biases or underlying assumptions in your analysis.
• Explain how specific leadership characteristics you already possess will enable you to guide, educate, inform, and influence others to manage change in the field of health care.
  • Consider examples of past successes.
  • Consider strategies or best practices that could be applied to improve outcomes.
  • Describe at least two additional leadership characteristics you would like to develop to enhance your effectiveness in this area.
• Explain how your leadership characteristics will serve to help you build and maintain collaborative relationships across, and within, disciplines.
  • Consider examples of past successes.
  • Consider strategies or best practices that could be applied to improve outcomes.
  • Describe at least two additional leadership characteristics you would like to develop to enhance your effectiveness in this area.
• Explain how you can best apply the principles of ethical leadership, given your leadership style.
  • Identify the main principles of ethical leadership within your field of practice (nursing, health administration, or public health). Cite your sources.
  • Consider examples of past successes.
  • Consider strategies or best practices that could be applied to improve outcomes.
  • Where do you have room to grow in this area?
  • How can you prepare yourself to do so?
• Explain why diversity and inclusion are important to employee relations and the provision of safe, high-quality health care.
  • Provide an example you have experienced or read about. Cite your sources.
• Explain how your leadership characteristics prepare you to develop and lead a diverse team of employees and serve a diverse community within an ethical framework.
  • In what ways can you address issues of diversity and inclusion, both within an organization and in serving the public?
• Explain how research skills and critical thinking guide effective decision making and foster integrity in research and professional practice.