Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods, and Triangulation Research Simplified

• Published in: The Journal of continuing education in nursing Vol. 55; no. 7; pp. 338 - 344
• Main Authors: Kawar, Lina Najib, Dunbar, Ghada B., Aquino-Maneja, Emma M., Flores, Sarah L., Squier, Victoria Rondez, Failla, Kim Reina
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Thorofare, NJ SLACK Incorporated 01.07.2024; Slack, Inc; SLACK INCORPORATED
• Subjects: Analysis; Case Studies; Clinical trials; Control Groups; Data collection; Human subjects; Hypothesis testing; Intervention; Methods; Mixed methods research; Nurses; Nursing education; Qualitative research; Quasi-experimental methods; Research design; Research methodology; Researchers; Statistical analysis; California

For the novice nurse researcher, identifying a clinical researchable problem may be simple, but discerning an appropriate research approach may be daunting. What are the differences among quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and triangulation research? Which method is applicable for the study o...