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* gather data using measurement (numerical data) | * gather data using measurement (numerical data) | ||
* analyse data by using quantitative statistical analysis. | * analyse data by using quantitative statistical analysis techniques. | ||
<ref>Watson R. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25828021/ Quantitative research]. Nurs Stand. 2015 Apr 1;29(31):44-8. </ref> | <ref name=":0">Watson R. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25828021/ Quantitative research]. Nurs Stand. 2015 Apr 1;29(31):44-8. </ref> | ||
== Designs in quantitative research == | |||
There are two main types of quantitative research designs: <ref name=":0" /> | |||
* Survey | |||
* Experimental | |||
=== Survey research designs === | |||
Survey | |||
=== Experimental research designs === | |||
In experimental research designs, the researcher can manipulate one (or more) variable(s), the independent variable, and study the effect on a dependent variable. <ref name=":0" /> There are many types of experimental designs, such as the randomised controlled trial. | |||
==== Randomised controlled trials ==== | |||
Randomised controlled trials are considered top methods in the [https://www.physio-pedia.com/Hierarchy_of_evidence hierarchy of evidence] when testing the link between '''cause and effect''' in clinical interventions. <ref name=":0" /> | |||
== References == | |||
[[Category:Research]] | [[Category:Research]] | ||
[[Category:EBP]] | [[Category:EBP]] | ||
Revision as of 00:22, 18 March 2023
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Quantitative research is a type of research that assumes that the phenomena under study can be measured and involves methods that:
- gather data using measurement (numerical data)
- analyse data by using quantitative statistical analysis techniques.
Designs in quantitative research[edit | edit source]
There are two main types of quantitative research designs: [1]
- Survey
- Experimental
Survey research designs[edit | edit source]
Survey
Experimental research designs[edit | edit source]
In experimental research designs, the researcher can manipulate one (or more) variable(s), the independent variable, and study the effect on a dependent variable. [1] There are many types of experimental designs, such as the randomised controlled trial.
Randomised controlled trials[edit | edit source]
Randomised controlled trials are considered top methods in the hierarchy of evidence when testing the link between cause and effect in clinical interventions. [1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Watson R. Quantitative research. Nurs Stand. 2015 Apr 1;29(31):44-8.
