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Qualitative Research And Evidence Based Practice

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Research is a topic that is widely discussed. Firstly, the assignment centres around research, the different types of research, data collection methods that are utilised and how it contributes to evidence based practice. Secondly, how researchers must consider whether the study is reliable, valid and credible. Finally, the ethical issues faced by researchers from the commencement of the research study until completion.
It is necessary here to clarify what is meant by research. Firstly, Jolley (2013) defines research as gathering comprehensive information using different research methods by using an organised and systematic approach. Secondly, Parahoo (2014) defines the term research as; offering awareness into nursing practice and the impact …show more content…

Secondly, Nieswiadomy (2012) defines quantitative as the research method used to gather information using numbers and a systematic approach. Furthermore, Jolley (2013) states that quantitative researchers begin their research by using a hypothesis as a way of testing the theories. However, Parahoo (2014) points out that Florence Nightingale used a quantitative research approach whilst nursing in the Crimean War by gathering statistical data for the cause of the mortality during that time. Furthermore, Jolley (2013) recognises that quantitative research was perceived to be sturdy research and suitable for EDP. Parahoo (2014) defines quantitative studies as generally research studies that are completed by using various research studies, examples of these are randomised controlled trials, case control or cohort …show more content…

Qualitative researchers gather information using language and the researchers tend to use interview or observation type techniques to gain insight. However, Gerrish & Lathean (2015) has challenged Nieswiadomy (2012) by arguing that qualitative research needs to be completed in a natural environment and by doing so, this enables an understanding of the human behaviour, taking into consideration that every person and the society they live in are in fact different. Parahoo (2014) suggests that the research process in qualitative is more flexible in nature and can differ widely and that the researchers do not always use a question prior to commencing the research study. Moule & Goodman (2014) describes qualitative research as studies that are interested in interpreting the social world which enables them to understand. Parahoo (2014) believes that qualitative research studies are flexible in their approach and allows the researchers to change or ignore questions they had initially asked participants.
Polit & Beck (2014) suggest that data collection methods in qualitative research is much more flexible in approach and evolves as the study progresses. Qualitative researchers collect data by instruments and measuring tools by using observational and scales to measure biomedical and physiological indicators (Parahoo,2014). Furthermore, Macnee & McCade (2008) criticise that errors can also

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