Question

This week we learned how research designs are different and help us to objectively study nursing problems; the key is to decide which type of research and design will serve the purpose or intent to find a solution. After completing Week 4 readings and lesson, answer the following:

• Reflect on your learning about Quantitative and Qualitative research; share two ways that helped you understand how they are different.

• Choose one category of study design that you found interesting and describe; include what you learned about the design and how you believe it can help study nursing problems.

• Refer back to your clinical nursing priority problem and evidence you located for your week 3 assignment:
  • The nursing-evidenced practice (NEBP) committee has requested for you to make a recommendation to the team: Describe the type of research and the design that you believe would be the best way to study your problem. Discuss your rationale.

Answer 1

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN	QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
1. it determines the relationship between collected data and observations based on mathematical calculations. 2. theories that are related to a naturally existing phenomenon can be proved or disproved using statistical methods.	1. It is for cases where statistical conclusions to collect actionable insights are essential. 2. helpful in making critical business decision

Qualitative research designs are " rooted in the naturalistic paradigm".

In qualitative research, the process is inductive, rather than deductive, begins with broad exploratory aims that provide a focus for study without emptying the aspects of the experience may be deemed important or relevant.

Qualitative research is most commonly used whenever there is a gap in knowledge or when little is known about a particular phenomenon, experience or concept.

It mainly helps to study people in natural settings and attempt to make a sense of, interpret, the meanings people attribute to their experiences.

Qualitative research is used to explore health - related or illness - related experiences or groups where little is known, or the when current understanding seems inadequate.

It is also used to gain new insights into previously researched phenomena, groups, experience, or concept.

the imporatnt point to be remembered

THe selection of a research design begins with the research question and the phenomena being studied. Understanding the purpose of each reearch design assists nurses in selecting the best design for answering their research questions. Focusing the research question and enlisting the best research design to answer that question, is the first and most important step in conduction scientifically sound research whether it be qualitative or quantitative.

It is better to use qualitative research studies because they serve not only as ground work for theory development but also for the design, implementation, and refinement of quantitative studies.

Qualitative research methods have become increasingly important as ways of developing nursing knowledge of evidence- based nursing practice. It is proven that a wide variety of questions related to nursing's concern with human responses to actual or potential health problems.