What do you think of the notion that evidence leads to ’value free’ policy? Is evidence based policy ever really possible? Give examples to support your position.
Policy formation is a complex process in which many factors other than evidence need to be brought to bear.it is to be understood that policy decisions in a democracy is largely based on values domains such as fiscal priorities ,affordability ,public opinion ,political ideology ,effective policy formation must also incorporate the use of evidence as a fundamental underpinning.Democratic institutions are now seeking ways to improve the use of evidence-based inputs in the processes of policy formation Eg In the US ,the department of Health and Human Services Translating Evidence into Practice (TRIP)Initiative is another example of government effort in this regard.
What do you think of the notion that evidence leads to ’value free’ policy? Is evidence based policy ever really possibl...
What does evidence based practice mean to you? Do you think it is important? Why or Why not? Do you have any experience with research or evidence based practice? Why do you think this course is required in this program? What do you hope to learn through participating in this course?
Based on your understanding of government economic policy, which of the monetary or fiscal policy tools do you think would be most effective at improving the U.S. economy? Support your answer with evidence and/ or examples from the learning notes, readings, and in-class discussions in this unit. One to two paragraphs should be sufficient.
what do you think the status of free speech in America is? Do you believe that the average American person supports freedom of speech? When someone claims to support freedom of speech, do you think that person really supports all speech or just the speech he or she happens to agree with? If you were the Chief of the Speech Police, what kind of speech would you forbid, and why? Would you forbid gay-bashing speech, racist jokes or insults, extremist...
Are there technological “losers” based on something other than basic access? What do you think of when you think of the “winners and losers of technology”? Please provide examples (either sources or stories) to support your answer.
Based on the known economic facts and with the support of these facts, which do you think is more effective as a fiscal policy tool: Taxes or Government spending? In general, which policy driver do you think is more effective fiscal policy or monetary policy? Support your choice with credible economic points and facts. Relying on the understanding of what you learnt about international trade and finance from the textbook and other credible sources, what position will you take concerning...
How do you think Evidence-based medicine benefits society?
Do you think evidence based practice is useful to the nurse in practice? Why or why not? Did you think that before we began this module? What did you know about EBP before beginning this module?
What do you think could be challenging in applying evidence-based practice in nursing care? How can you overcome these when you become a nurse?
What is an evidence-based practice committee in nursing? Have you ever served on any type of hospital committee before? Explain.
What is broadband? What is the potential for broadband wireless systems? Do you think it will ever really catch on here in the US?