Abstract
The two previous parts of this research series looked at the reasons for creating a research basis for nursing and considered the benefits that may be achieved for the patient by using research to support nursing practice. This article discusses the next thing that helps the nurse understand research application better - an appreciation of the differences between quantitative and qualitative research. These similar sounding terms describe the two overarching approaches to research, designed to explore two very different aspects of healthcare.
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