Shields, Linda, and Watson, Roger (2013) Common quantitative methods. In: Schneider, Zevia, Whitehead, Dean, LoBiondo-Wood, Geri, and Haber, Judith, (eds.) Nursing and Midwifery Research: methods and appraisal for evidence-based practice. Elsevier, Chatswood, NSW, Australia, pp. 161-183.

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Abstract

[Extract] This chapter provides an overview of the meaning, purpose and issues related to quantitative research designs, and presents the common approaches used to answer a variety of nursing and midwifery questions. Related issues such as sampling, data collection, assessment of measurement instruments and data analysis are discussed in Chapters 10-13. the focus is on providing research consumers with the information to evaluate quantitative studies critically.

Item ID:	27767
Item Type:	Book Chapter (Teaching Material)
ISBN:	978-0-7295-4137-4
Keywords:	control, experimental designs, explanatory (independent) variable, manipulation, observational designs, outcome (dependent) variable, quasi-experimental designs, randomisation
Related URLs:	http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/41492/
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Date Deposited:	03 Jul 2013 01:59
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