Developing A Framework: Nursing Research
Developing A Framework: Nursing Research
Developing A Framework: Nursing Research
BSc, PhD, RN, RNT, PGCHE, ILTM, Head of the Institute of Nursing and Midwifery,
School of Health and Social Sciences, Middlesex University
BA, MPhil, RN, RGN, RNT, CertED, Senior Lecturer in Nursing, School of Health and
Social Sciences, Middlesex University
BA, MSc, PGDip, RN, DN, CertED (FE), Senior Lecturer in Health Studies, School of
Health and Social Sciences, Middlesex University
Abstract
A new framework for critiquing health-related research
is presented in this article. More commonly used existing
frameworks tend to have been formulated within the
quantitative research paradigm. While frameworks for
critiquing qualitative research exist, they are often
complex and more suited to the needs of students
engaged in advanced levels of study. The framework
presented in this article addresses both quantitative and
qualitative research within one list of questions. It is
argued that this assists the novice student of nursing
and health-related research with learning about the two
approaches to research by giving consideration to aspects
of the research process that are common to both
approaches and also that differ between quantitative and
qualitative research.
Key words
Introduction
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Guideline
Quantitative:
Is the sample adequately described and reflective of
population?
Both the method of sampling and the size of the sample should
be stated so that the reader can judge whether the sample is
representative of the population and sufficiently large to
eliminate bias.
Qualitative:
Is the selection of participants described and the
sampling method identified?
Quantitative
Qualitative
Experimental hypothesis
Research design
Research design
Operational definitions
Population
Sample
Sampling
Generalizability
Philosophical background
Concepts
Context
Sample
Sampling
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Quantitative
Qualitative
Is the discussion
comprehensive
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Discussion
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Conclusion
References
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