Class 3 September 12 Self Reflection 35 Points Types Of Rese

Class 3september 12self Reflection 35 Ptstypes Of Research Basic Exp

Provide a~1-2 paragraph written self-reflection describing your proposed research project. Broadly describe your project, justify its novelty and how it addresses a gap in the literature. Briefly specify the research design (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods) and outline the basic experimental design, either in a few sentences or with a simple diagram. At this stage, you do not need to formulate specific research questions or hypotheses.

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My proposed research project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of balance assessment tools in elderly populations, with particular focus on comparing different scales such as the Tinetti gait and balance evaluation tool, the Berg Balance Scale, and the Barthel Index. This study is designed to fill a gap in the current literature concerning the comparative validity and reliability of these tools specifically for detecting early signs of balance deterioration in older adults. The novelty of this research lies in systematically assessing whether these commonly used measures provide consistent and comprehensive evaluations of balance deficits, which could potentially inform better screening and intervention strategies for fall prevention in this at-risk group.

I plan to adopt a quantitative research design, employing a cross-sectional approach to gather measurable data on balance scores among elderly participants. The basic experimental design will involve administering multiple balance evaluation scales to the same set of individuals and statistically analyzing the correlation between their scores to determine the consistency and sensitivity of each tool. Participants' demographic data and medical history will also be collected to examine potential confounding variables. This approach will facilitate rigorous comparison and help identify the most reliable measure for early detection and management of balance issues.

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