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The purpose of assessment 1 is to identify some different charactenstics of quantitXe and qualitative research via a topic of your choice.
1) Choose a topic of interest to you that is relevant to your role as a nurse and pose a question
2) Conduct a search of the literature on your chosen question using CINAHL and identify:
• A quantitative research article
• A qualitative research article
For assessment 1.
1) Document the citation (reference) for each of the two research articles identified through your search
2) Explain differences in the research approach used in the two chosen articles
To identify some areas of difference in research approach you may want to refer to table 1 1 on page 14 of your textbook:
(Richardson-Tench. M. Nicholson. P Taylor, 8 Kermode, S. Roberts, K 2018 Research in Nursing. Midwifery and Allied Health evidence for best practice 6W edn Cengage, South Melbourne)
Your lecturers will provide you with feedback on your choice of literature and explanation about differences in research approach
ASSESSMENT 2: CRITIQUE OF QUANTITATIVE STUDY