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This paper examines quantitative and qualitative research approaches, noting that quantitative research speaks from a positivist perspective and language while qualitative research approaches inquiry from a phenomenological perspective and language. Several articles pertaining to field research utilizing quantitative and qualitative research methodologies are incorporated into this review.

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" This document discusses quantitative and qualitative research. The observation is made that quantitative research speaks from a positivist perspective and language while qualitative research approaches inquiry from a phenomenological perspective and language. Several articles pertaining to field research utilizing quantitative and qualitative research methodologies are incorporated into this review. Quantitative v. Qualitative Research Methodologies Quantitative and qualitative research methods approach research from diametrically opposite spectrums. Where the language of quantitative..."

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This paper is a review of qualitative nursing research methodology through the analysis of a qualitative nursing study. The paper reviews and critically analyzes statement of interest, purpose of study, research question, design, sample and setting, data collection and methodology, a brief comment on human rights, data analysis, findings, discussion, implication and conclusion and then a statement on the overall quality of the study and implications evident for the field of nursing.

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"The field of nursing is a caring profession - caring for the body and caring the for patient's emotional state. Nurses are on the front line and the one to respond to patients in need, whether by phone in a doctor's office or in answer to a call button in the hospital. Nursing research holds the solutions for what a nurse does or how they can be of help. Staying abreast of relevant, reliable and valid research is essential to the nursing profession; however, equally important is the ability to discern good research from bad. This paper presents an analysis of the qualitative nursing study: Isolation from `Being Alive': Coping with severe nausea and vomiting of pregnancy following the guidelines presented in class. Morning sickness is common during pregnancy."

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This paper consists of a critique of a meta-synthesis of qualitative research. In particular, the study raises questions about the value of a meta-synthesis when Aboriginal people are involved who are marginalized and are rarely heard directly. However, this research contains substantial findings that will enlighten Western mental health care providers.

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"This paper consists of a critique of a meta-synthesis of qualitative research. This particular study raises questions about the value of a meta-synthesis when Aboriginal people are involved who are marginalized and are rarely heard directly. However, this research contains substantial findings that will enlighten Western mental health care providers. Problem An outstanding problem in Australia elates to the mental health concerns of Aboriginal people but there are very few research articles which set..."

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The paper examines qualitative research in the context of studying the facilitators and inhibitors of nurses transitioning from RNs to BSNs. The paper explains that, also known as phenomenological research, it is based on sampling data from a small group regarding their experiental truths, as opposed to traditional statistical analysis.

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"An increasing number of grandparents have assumed the responsibility of primary care-giving to their grandchildren for various reasons. Meeting their renewed parenting responsibilities again generally creates stress for the grandparents, creating problematic issues regarding their outlook, energy levels, motivation, as well as their emotional, physical and mental health. Logically, it may be expected that grandchildren coming from abusive and neglectful backgrounds may further increase stress levels for their grandparents, and also present other challenges. In order to develop positive interventions in support of the grandparents..."

Tags:nursing, qualitative, research

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This paper critiques a qualitative research paper entitled: "In Their Own Words: Battered Women, Welfare and the Family Violence Option." The paper examines the different components of the paper, including rationale of the study, study objectives, methodology, data collection, data analysis, congruity of results with objectives, discussion of results, conclusions and recommendations.

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"The phenomenon of interest was clearly identified in the introduction and presented the argument in a logical manner that the carrying out of qualitative research in this subject needs to be done in such a way as to help the subjects (i.e. the primary stakeholders in the receipt of these services) assert their own experiences with the FVO and the welfare system. From a methodological point of view, a qualitative format gave the..."

Tags:nursing, qualitative, analysis

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The paper critically assesses two differing research methodologies; quantitative and qualitative as both form an important part of sociological examination although fundamental differences exist between them. The paper provides an outline of each method and the manner in which it is employed followed by an examination of the inherent differences between the two methodologies. The paper concludes with an assessment as to what advantages can be attained when the two opposite approaches are used in conjunction with one another.

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"Therefore, from such a basis it is possible to see how the two different methods employ differing criteria when examining social phenomena. Quantitative methodology relies heavily on measurable scientific data (Phillips, 1976; p. 102). As such, wide ranging data collection is a consistent feature of the quantitative approach. This would include data collection methods such as surveys and questionnaires. Interviews could also play an important role in quantitative research but such interviews would be heavily structured. A clear and unambiguous structure is vital to the methodology employed so that clearly definable scientific results can be offered. Given this, the quantitative approach requires as a prerequisite that the individual researcher or interviewer adopts an impartial and detached stance toward the research. (Bailey 1994; p. 136). Becoming heavily and directly involved in the research process could impact on the mathematical result and therefore negatively affect the reliability of the data."

Tags:qualitative, analysis, observational, techniques, statistics

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This paper defines qualitative methods and quantitative methods. The author differentiates their uses. The paper assesses their suitability for use in human relations studies.

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"Research data may be evaluated through the application of either quantitative or qualitative analytical procedures. Quantitative approaches are more easily defined than are qualitative procedures because qualitative research may refer to either the way data are measured or the way such data are evaluated. A quantitative variable is one than can be measured numerically such as annual income. Quantitative data are produced by ordinal interval and ratio scales; while qualitative data are produced by nominal scales. Quantitative data ..."

Tags:Qualitative, methods, Quantitative, methods

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The paper discusses nursing research protocol, defining, comparing and contrasting qualitative and quantitative research methodology and execution. The paper discusses the inherent risks involved in each form, such as numbers that can be interpreted according to the researcher's goals.

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"Nursing research is an exciting area of study for several reasons - first and foremost, nursing research provides the opportunity to learn and remain current in the various disciplines of nursing, and to expand nursing knowledge for those nurses skilled in one area into others based on self-study of nursing. The other reason for excitement is the opportunity to participate in research according to qualitative and/or quantitative nursing study protocols in order to facilitate learning and personal and professional growth for self and others through study publication. This paper will concentrate on qualitative and quantitative research designs with respect to nursing studies and present descriptions of each form, comparing and contrasting them, citing pros and cons of each style as appropriate or inappropriate for specific types of research."

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The paper discusses how the theory of planned behavior is a rather profound theory within psychology that can be used to explain an array of actions and behavior patterns. This analysis presents a review of a journal article that modeled the theory of planned behavior and used an experiment related exercise to show the facets of the theory. The paper notes that all of these cases and/or examples discuss some aspect of how qualitative research can be used effectively to understand a particular aspect of human development within an empirical human development study.

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"The theory of planned behavior is a rather profound theory within psychology that can be used to explain an array of actions and behavior patterns. The analysis below presents a review of a journal article that modeled the theory of planned behavior and used an experiment related exercise to show the facets of the theory. All of these cases and or examples discuss some aspect of how qualitative research can be used effectively to understand a particular aspect of human development within an empirical human development study. The review of the article was conducted within the necessary specific criteria for qualitative research..."

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Qualitative research often implies multiple methodologies. In qualitative research the emphasis is more on veritable generalization of confidently established causal relationships from an examined group to a wider population. This paper defines and examines qualitative research design and other issues regarding research study.

Paper Outline:
Introduction
Definition
Classification of Qualitative Research
Methods of Qualitative Research
Qualitative Research Strategies, Processes and Approaches
Techniques for Collecting and Analyzing Data
Criteria for Judging Qualitative Research
Conclusion
References

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"Historically originating in the field of cultural anthropology (Vidich and Lyman, 1994), ethnographic approaches to social research have been applied in numerous fields: social and cultural anthropology, sociology, human geography, organization studies, educational research, and cultural studies. Ethnography and participant observation can be understood as the description of some group's culture from the group's perspective. One can identify different levels of involvement in participant observation: (1) complete observer; (2) observer as participant; (3) participant as observer; and (4) complete participant (Atkinson and Hammersly, 1994, p. 248)."

Tags:ethnography, quantitative, research