Contrast the types of information that you gained from examining the two different research approaches in the articles that you selected.

Contrast the types of information that you gained from examining the two different research approaches in the articles that you selected.

 

Application: Critiquing Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed Methods Studies
Critiquing the validity and robustness of research featured in journal articles provides a critical foundation for engaging in
evidence-based practice. In Weeks 5 and 6, you explored quantitative research designs. In Week 7, you will examine qualitative and
mixed methods research designs. For this Assignment, which is due by Day 7 of Week 7, you critique a quantitative and either a
qualitative or a mixed methods research study and compare the types of information obtained in each.
To prepare:
Select a health topic of interest to you that is relevant to your current area of practice. The topic may be your Course Portfolio
Project or a different topic of your choice.
Using the Walden Library, locate two articles in scholarly journals that deal with your portfolio topic: 1) Select one article that
utilizes a quantitative research design and 2) select a second article that utilizes either a qualitative OR a mixed methods design.
These need to be single studies not systematic or integrative reviews (including meta-analysis and metasynthesis). You may use
research articles from your reference list. If you cannot find these two types of research on your portfolio topic, you may choose
another topic.
Locate the following documents in this week�s Learning Resources to access the appropriate templates, which will guide your critique
of each article:
Critique Template for a Qualitative Study
Critique Template for a Quantitative Study
Critique Template for a Mixed-Methods Study
Consider the fields in the templates as you review the information in each article.
Begin to draft a paper in which you analyze the two research approaches as indicated below.
Reflect on the overall value of both quantitative and qualitative research. If someone were to say to you, �Qualitative research is
not real science,� how would you respond?
To complete this Assignment:
Complete the two critiques using the appropriate templates.
Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:
Contrast the types of information that you gained from examining the two different research approaches in the articles that you
selected.
Describe the general advantages and disadvantages of the two research approaches featured in the articles. Use examples from the
articles for support.
Formulate a response to the claim that qualitative research is not real science. Highlight the general insights that both quantitative
and qualitative studies can provide to researchers. Support your response with references to the Learning Resources and other credible
sources.
As you complete this Assignment, remember to:
Submit your paper to Grammarly and Turnitin through the Walden Writing Center. Based on the Grammarly and Turnitin reports, revise
your paper as necessary.
Reminder: The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The
School of Nursing Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available from
the Walden University website found in this week�s Learning Resources). All papers submitted must use this formatting.
Combine all three parts of this assignment into one Word document including both critique templates and the narrative with your
references. Submit this combined document.

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