nPurposennA baccalaureate nurse understands, relates, and values the fundamental elements of research, process, and designs as a foundation for an evidence-based practice (American Association of Colleges of Nurses, 2008; Quality and Safety Education for Nurses, 2018). This assignment provides a learning activity to demonstrate understanding of the significance of research, the types of research and designs, the importance of sampling, utilization, and how research contributes to a credible nursing profession.nnClarifying Research WorksheetnnClarifying Research WorksheetnName:nnDate: nnCriteria nSignificance ofnResearchnn nnUse your own words to summarize:nna) the need for nursing research.nnb) the significance for all professional nurses (BSN) to understand the basic principles of research.nnc) why this course is important to complete.nnQuantitative ResearchnUse your own words to summarize:na) quantitative research and what you learned about this type of research.nnb) one quantitative design that you learned; explain one important feature that helped you understand this design.nnc) the significance of this type of research and how it can be used to improve nursing practice problems.nnQualitative ResearchnUse your own words to summarize:nna) qualitative research and what you learned about this type of research.nnb) one qualitative design that you learned; explain one important feature that helped you understand this design.nnc) the significance of this type of research and how it can be used to improve nursing practice problems.nn nResearch SamplingnUse your own words to summarize:nna) what is sampling and why is sampling important.nb) one sampling strategy you learned that can be used in quantitative research. Include what you learned.nc) one other sampling strategy that you learned.nnCredible NursingnProfessionnnUse your own words summarize:na) How does research help make nursing practice safe.nnb) Share a way you believe research has impacted nursing practice.nnc) Why is research critical for creating an evidence-based nursing profession.nnUtilizationnUse your own words summarize:nna) how you plan to utilize your learning to make a difference in your practice. Use your current area of nursing or where you hope to work as a nurse.nb) how you believe this course is meant to help you practice as a BSN.nnc) what you learned from completing the clarifying research worksheet activity.