Topic 1 Based on the following titles of research studies, identify what you believe to be the specific type of quantitative or qualitative design of the study and the rationale for your selection

Topic 1

Based on the following titles of research studies, identify what you believe to be the specific type of quantitative or qualitative design of the study and the rationale for your selection. Refer to the links above for descriptions of research designs.

1. Determining the effect of position on heel pressure in older adults. 
2. Factors that influenced the development of democracy in America.
3. The relationship between  physical activity and GPA in nursing students. 
4. Determining the effect of a new drug to treat brain tumors.
5. Coping strategies of chronically ill men and women. 
6. Determining the incidence of drug abuse in RNs in community hospitals.
7. The meaning of living with  COPD. 
8. Exploring the Aborigine culture.

Topic 2
Select one of the suggested references listed below. Based on your selection, complete the following tasks:

• Identify and describe the research problem, purpose, objectives, and hypothesis identified in the article.
• Describe how you would evaluate the credibility of the research article.