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Teaching and Learning Activities

Activity # 5 Hypothesis

Below are five simple hypotheses. Change each one to a complex hypothesis by
adding either a dependent or independent variable.

1. First-time blood donors experience greater stress during the donation than
donors who have given blood previously.

2. Nurses who initiate more conversation with patients are rated as more effective
in their nursing care by patients than those who initiate less conversation.

3. Surgical patients who give high ratings to the in formativeness of nursing
communications experience less preoperative stress than do patients who give
low ratings.

4. Appendectomy patients whose peritoneum is drained with a Jackson-Pratt drain
will experience more peritoneal infection than patients who are not drained.

5. Women who give birth by cesarean delivery are more likely to experience post

Activity # 6

Identifying the research Problem and Hypothesis in a Published Research Journal

Instruction: Surf the internet and look for a (6) six research journal published in a
reputable nursing and allied health related journal. Identify the research problem and
the hypothesis that has been tested in the given journal and write it. Justify the reason
behind each hypothesis of the journal that you have chosen. This will be graded using
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a writing rubric. Write your paper using APA 6 edition format see link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pbUoNa5tyY&t=7s

Recommended learning materials and resources for supplementary reading

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