Grand Canyon University RES-850: Strategic Points Template Evaluation

This assignment analyzes a quantitative research study, focusing on the evaluation of 19-Channel Z-score Neurofeedback (19ZNF) efficacy in a clinical setting. The study, conducted at Grand Canyon University, examines 10 strategic points within the research framework. These points include the background of the problem, theoretical foundations, literature review, problem statement, research questions, sample characteristics, hypotheses, methodology, purpose statement, data collection, and data analysis approaches. The study aims to determine if 19ZNF improves attention, behavior, executive function, and electrocortical function, using pre- and post-assessment scores and QEEG z-scores. The methodology involves a quantitative analysis of pre-post outcome measures, with data collected from existing files and analyzed using SPSS. The assignment requires identifying and evaluating these strategic points, assessing their clarity, correctness, and alignment to ensure the research's validity and value.

College of Doctoral Studies
RES-850 Modified 10 Strategic Points Template
Article
Citation
Point Description Location
(Page #)
Broad Topic
Area Evaluating 19-Channel Z-score Neurofeedback: Addressing
Efficacy in a Clinical Setting
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Lit Review a. Background of the problem/gap- The way of statistical
evaluation of either the QEEG z-scores or the clinical
assessment is an effective Neurofeedback technique.
b. Theoretical foundations (models and theories for the
foundation for study)- The model used for the study is
the traditional/amplitude-based models of Neuro
feedback.
c. Review of literature topics with a key theme for each
topic- QNF in the literature, 4ZNF in the literature,
19ZNF in the literature.
d. Summary- large and more detailed research is required
and it is one of the gaps of the study.
Problem
Statement 19ZNF model is widely used by a majority of the practitioners
and without testing its efficiency. The way of statistical
evaluation of either the QEEG z-scores or the clinical
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assessment is an effective Neurofeedback technique
Research
Questions a. Does 19ZNF improve attention as measured by the IVA
assessment?
b. Does 19ZNF improve behavior as measured by the
DSMD assessment?
c. Does 19ZNF improve executive function as measured by
the BRIEF assessment?
d. Does 19ZNF improve electrocortical function as
measured by QEEG z-scores such that the post z-scores
are closer to the mean than pre-z-scores?
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Sample a. Location: United States
b. Population: Those who are seeking and have already
accessed the Neuro Feedback.
c. Sample: a sample of 21 subjects were chosen for the
study and it was then divided into 2 three additional
outcome measure groups.
d. Number of observations: attention-based n=10; behavior-
based n=14; executive function-based n=12.
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Describe
Phenomena
(qualitative) or
Define
Variables/
Hypotheses
Ha1a: The post scores will be higher than the pre-scores for the
IVA
assessment.
H01a: The post scores will be lower than, or not significantly
different
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(quantitative) from, the pre-scores of the IVA assessment.
Ha1b: The post scores will be lower than the pre-scores for the
DSMD
assessment.
H01b: The post scores will be higher than, or not significantly
different
from, the pre-scores of the DSMD assessment.
Ha1c: The post scores will be lower than the pre-scores for the
BRIEF
assessment.
H01c: The post scores will be higher than, or not significantly
different
from, the pre-scores of the BRIEF assessment
Ha2: The post z-scores will be closer to the mean than the pre-z-
scores.
H02: The post z-scores will be farther from the mean, or not
significantly
different from, the pre-z-scores.
Methodology &
Design quantitative analysis of
pre-post outcome measures, with group data from a clinical
setting. This methodology is best due to the applicability as it
allows greater inclusion of subjects and it increases the
generalization of the results (Cannon et al., 2012).
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Purpose
Statement The purpose of the study is to evaluate 19-Channel Z-score
Neurofeedback: Addressing Efficacy in a Clinical Setting, and it
is done by employing the quantitative analysis of pre-post
outcome measures
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Data Collection
Approach The data were collected from pre-existing documents/files so
that the subjects cannot be identified. Data for the study were
taken from the course subjects that have received Neuro
feedback treatment.
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Data Analysis
Approach Data were analyzed by using the SPSS v2.1, paired t-tests were
conducted for each group made in the study.
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Reference
Cannon, R. L., Baldwin, D. R., Shaw, T. L., Diloreto, D. J., Phillips, S. M., Scruggs, A.
M., & Riehl, T. C. (2012). Reliability of quantitative EEG (qEEG) measures and
LORETA current source density at 30 days. Neuroscience Letters, 518, 27-31.
doi:10.1016/j.neulet.2012.04.035
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