1. What are some of the challenges involved in combining methodologies when creating a research proposal and carrying out a research project? How can these challenges be overcome?
2. What are the key differences between quantitative and qualitative research? Why would you choose to develop a research project that is quantitative instead of qualitative, or vice versa? What are some considerations to be made when deciding between quantitative and qualitative research?
3. Select one of the following discussion prompts to address:
- Describe autoimmunity and how the body develops a hyperimmune or hypersensitive reaction to its tissues. Consider lupus. It has been found that those living with lupus are at higher risk for other autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Explore this interrelationship, known as overlap diseases.
- Describe active versus passive immunity and provide an example of each. Define antibody or immunoglobulin and describe the five molecular classes of immunoglobulins and their function(s) in the body by providing a pathologic example for increasing each immunoglobulin (e.g., IgE—parasitic infection). Why are some viruses inaccessible to antibodies after initial infection?
- Discuss the transmission, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention of HIV/AIDS