A related purpose statement should be developed once the problem statement has been drafted. The problem and purpose statements are related in content and wording, yet the focus of each statement is different:  

Statement Focus 

Problem Statement:The sole focus is on the identified problem; the distinction between the current state and what is desired.

Purpose Statement: Focus is on the intent of your applied dissertation project.  

Instructions

Create an applied dissertation project purpose statement by indicating the intent, goal, and rationale for addressing the problem you identified in Week 3. The purpose statement should begin with “The purpose of this (quantitative or qualitative) applied dissertation project is to….”  

Use the following list to create the purpose statement. At a minimum, your purpose should include items 1-4 from the list below:  

For All Purpose Statements (Minimum Components) 

1. Project method
2. Project design
3. Project setting
4. Closing statement as to how the study results may inform the field of healthcare leadership, management, or health policy  

Other Components as Applicable

1. Constructs/variables  
2. Target population 
3. Sampling frame  
4. Sampling method  
5. Sample size (Justified by scholarly sources and power analysis for quantitative studies)
6. Data collection method (including instrumentation if applicable)
7. Data analysis method
8. Software to be used for analysis 

1. Why was practical astronomy so highly cultivated in the Arab world?

 250 words per question
 

Resources:

Science and Technology in World History: An Introduction by Domenico E., III Bertoloni Meli, Harold Dorn, and James E., III McClellan 

Light from the East: How the Science of Medieval Islam Helped to Shape the Western World by John Freely 

In your response post, response on why you agree. You must provide
examples to illustrate your points. Please provide a thoughtful reply
to promote discussion, critical thinking, and class interaction for
each of your colleagues. Each of your responses to your classmates
should be at least 150 words in length, and include an APA
formatted scholarly resource.

DISCUSSION 1 (RaLecia)
Discussing and providing data on the effect(s) of HIV/AIDS in low-income communities, it is
necessary to conduct a series of interviews with healthcare officials and organizations.
Additionally, the use of surveys both on social media and in-person would help to better draw
conclusions. Participant inclusion is a must and should be carefully structured when selecting
those who would agree to be a part of the study. There may be some chance of bias in data
collection on the part of the researchers if they are not thoroughly equipped to understand and
code the data involved. There will be a myriad of categories needed to accurately gather data
including age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and gender. However, gender may or may not
ultimately be an exclusion during the course of the study. Information should be properly stored to
decrease the chances of tampering. Also, participants must be willing to provide a signed consent
form.

In this study, I will be looking for particular factors that are attributable to contraction of the
HIV/AIDS virus and/or disease. For this portion, I would utilize a semi-structured interview
process/model. Qualitative rather than quantitative research would be most suitable for this study.
The qualitative research method would help to researchers to understand the stigmas that are also
associated with this condition. Questionnaires could successfully help to accomplish this feat.

In your response post, response on why you agree. You must provide
examples to illustrate your points. Please provide a thoughtful reply
to promote discussion, critical thinking, and class interaction for
each of your colleagues. Each of your responses to your classmates
should be at least 150 words in length, and include an APA
formatted scholarly resource.

DISCUSSION 2 (Crystal)

For a public health research topic focusing on the challenges faced by Black women in Lake
Elsinore, California, in accessing dermatologists specializing in hair and scalp conditions like
traction alopecia, alopecia areata, and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, specific data

collection methods are crucial. Community outreach would involve partnering with local
organizations that cater to the Black community or women’s health. This approach ensures direct
engagement with potential participants who experience the issue firsthand. Advertising through
targeted social media campaigns and community-specific platforms, such as local newsletters or
church bulletins, can further reach a broader audience of affected individuals.

Additionally, leveraging healthcare providers who serve the community—such as primary care
physicians and local clinics—is essential. They can facilitate referrals and provide insights into
patient experiences and barriers to specialist care. Utilizing online platforms for surveys or virtual
focus groups allows for broader geographical reach and convenience for participants who may face
transportation or time constraints.

Personal interviews, while valuable for capturing nuanced experiences and perspectives, may
present challenges and biases. Interviewer bias could arise if the interviewer lacks cultural
competence or inadvertently steers conversations based on personal assumptions. To mitigate
bias, interviewers should undergo training in cultural sensitivity and qualitative research methods.
They should approach interviews with an open mind, using neutral language and probing
techniques that encourage participants to share their experiences authentically without leading
questions. Employing a diverse team of interviewers reflecting the community being studied can
enhance trust and rapport, reducing potential biases.

By combining these methods—community outreach, targeted advertising, healthcare provider
collaboration, online platforms, and thoughtful interview practices—researchers can gather
comprehensive data on the barriers Black women in Lake Elsinore face in accessing dermatological
care for specific hair and scalp conditions, while minimizing bias and ensuring the validity of the
findings.

Welcome to the introductory course of the MAECEL program. This course aims to strengthen your self-awareness as an educational professional and support your individual growth and future success. It is critical that you have a clear understanding of the program’s overall scope and trajectory. This discussion encourages you to think beyond just this first course and the career you envision for yourself.

Please respond to each of the following parts:

Part I: Who You Are

As a graduate student, advocate for social justice and educational leader, you wear many different hats. It is important that you always know and can succinctly summarize who you are within these settings. As you describe who you are, consider your goals, passions, experience, and interests.

In Part I of your introduction, discuss who you are as a:

· Graduate student

· Leader

· Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) professional

Additionally, provide the following details:

· Discuss your personal and professional goals upon completion of your degree program.

· Describe any recent trends or changes you have experienced or read about in the field of early childhood education.

Part II: Program Connection

As a University of Arizona Global Campus graduate student, you are part of a larger community. On a small scale, you are part of the MAECEL program, but on a much larger scale, you are a student within the College of Arts and Sciences in the Department of Education and Liberal Arts. This part of your introduction aims to connect you with the MAECEL program. To prepare for this part of the discussion, explore the Degree Completion Journey section in the MAECEL course list. Spend time navigating through each course to read descriptions and better understand how the courses build on each other.

In your discussion, address the following:

· Describe the expectations you have for yourself as a MAECEL graduate student.

· Describe the expectations you have for others as MAECEL graduate students.

· Identify two courses that you feel excited about.

· Discuss how these two courses influence your professional goals.