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    Quantitative Research Publication Critique The perceptions of being restrained for some intensive care unit (ICU) patients, may not be memorable, but for others, the experience can be traumatic (Clukey, Weyant, Roberts, & Henderson, 2014). Historically, patients were primarily restrained as a safety precaution or to prevent inadvertent tube and device removals (Zun, 2005). Hevener, Rickabaugh, and Marsh (2016) conducted a quantitative study centered on reducing the use of restraints by incorporating

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    3.1. Research Methods There are two types of research methods, which are qualitative, and quantitative each of which is focused towards diverse aspect. It is noticed that qualitative research method is used for the studies that are dependent on the use of theoretical data or content instead of collecting statistical or empirical evidence to support the discussion. The aim of this method is to consider the use of general data or theories to make sure that research aim and objectives are evaluated

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    Home: Females and Residential BurglaryThis article uses a qualitative research method. Qualitative research involves analyzing and interpreting texts and interviews in order to discover meaningful patterns descriptive of a particular phenomenon (Adler & Clarke, 2008, p.13.). The method has been adopted to investigate the research question. The research question is; what involvement do women have in residential burglaries. This research question is analysed by comparing female characteristics with their

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    Quantitative Research Critique Student’s Name Here   Title For the research critique I will be taking nursing research paper with title- A quantitative study of the attitude, knowledge and experience of staff nurses on prioritizing comfort measures in care of the dying patient in an acute hospital setting. As per the title, the variables included in it were nurse staff and dying patients (Bachelor of Nursing Studies, 2011). The population was not mentioned particularly in the title but was

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    Reviewing a Qualitative and Quantitative Research Article Do not select a meta-analysis or systematic review Qualitative Research Assignment Directions: Type your article references in APA format and answer the following questions in complete sentences about the article. You do not have to provide in text citations in the answers. (2 points for grammatical issues) APA Reference (9.5 points) Questions (0.5 points each) Critiquing Criteria derived from LoBiondo-Wood & Haber, 2010, p. 135-136 Article

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    1. Quantitative Research – Research that goes through a specific method to reach a conclusion, based upon a hypothesis, research problem, gathering of data, analyzing and interpreting the data using statistical means. One way quantitative research is used in educational practice is looking at test scores among a specific group of individuals, and comparing data outcomes with other groups to notice trends. 2. Qualitative Research – Research that is performed in a more holistic way. This type of research

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    Both qualitative and quantitative research methods have their specific qualities which make them useful to a researcher, however in the course of this short essay I will explain why, for several reasons, qualitative research is better. As both methods operate within different assumptions, it is important to stem criticism for each method 's respective theoretical base in order to adequately judge them. In the course of this essay I will highlight each method 's theoretical assumptions and then I

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    Report of Quantitative Research

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    D. and Collins, P. published the findings of their research on EL students and the advantages of a specialized learning program. Over a period of several months, the researchers studied and worked with students from a middle school in southern California. At the end of the study, it was hoped that their efforts would lead to an improvement in the students who participated in the programs understanding of English vocabulary words. Research Questions/Hypotheses No specific hypothesis is noted

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    Qualitative Research Versus Quantitative Research Quantitative research data is a formal, objective, systematic process in which numerical data is utilised to obtain information around the world. Quantitative research is all about quantifying the relationships between variables such as height, weight. It is obtained by such things as questionnaires, official statistics and planned interviews and then from the numerical data we can identify trends and correlations and

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    Research Methodologies: Questions, Variables, and Data Gathering information and conducting research is the starting point when a teacher wants to know a best teaching method or practice. Quantitative and qualitative research can be used for a teacher’s research. If quantitative research is used, three types of questions are available, and are of extreme importance. These types of questions include: descriptive, relational, and causal. It is up to the teacher doing the research to decide how

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