Qualitative and Quantitative Research Design

Qualitative and quantitative research designs are two different types of data. They both have specific differences that could easily be mistaken for the other. Qualitative research has to do a lot with data that is descriptive and takes into regard a phenomenon that can be observed but not measured, like language, for example (McLeod, 2019).  Quantitative has to do with information about quantities, like numbers for example (McLeod, 2019).

Qualitative research uses a multi method approach (McLeod, 2019). This means that multiple methods can be used to acquire data in regard to a research study. Qualitative research also involves the use of a type of naturalistic and interpretive approach (McLeod, 2019). For example, a group of people that really enjoy using the qualitative research method  are psychologists. The reason why psychologists prefer the use of qualitative research is to understand the social reality of individuals, groups, and cultures in the same way that these individuals feel it or live it (McLeod, 2019). The goal psychologists strive for with qualitative research is to explore and find an explanation to the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of a particular phenomenon or behavior that is occurring in a particular context (McLeod, 2019). 

According to the University of Utah, qualitative research is “a process of naturalistic inquiry that seeks in-depth understanding of a social phenomena that is within their natural setting (“Understanding Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research,” 2019). 

Quantitative research has a much more different approach and goal than qualitative research does. Quantitative research places an emphasis on the statistical, numerical, and mathematical analysis of data or information that is collected through the use of questionnaires, surveys, polls, or through the manipulation of pre-existing statistical data by using computational techniques (“Understanding Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research,” 2019).  Quantitative research aims to measure or test a theory of the attitudes of the targeted audience in response to a specific research goal or objective (“Understanding Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research,” 2019). 

In regard to quantitative research, research and data that previously existed must be retained if manipulation were to take place. When it comes to the manipulation of pre-existing data, the researcher must take the retention of the collection of text, writings, and research into consideration when new data is to be added (“Understanding Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research,” 2019).  Nowadays, in order for this to happen, quantitative research is done frequently online in order to reach a wider audience that is more likely to participate in providing an accurate representation of the views of the targeted population (“Understanding Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research,” 2019). With the technology that we have nowadays, surveys can be conducted easily and more quickly, just in case there is a time constraint in which the research needs to be completed (“Understanding Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research,” 2019).

Before conducting any research, one must consider what type of research would be best for their study. Choosing the type of research approach will greatly affect the type of insights that will be generated at the end of the research study (“Understanding Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research,” 2019). To get a more accurate and concise result, it is best to use the combinations of both qualitative and quantitative research study methods (“Understanding Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research,” 2019).

References

FlexMR. (2019, April 17). Understanding Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research. Retrieved October 28, 2020, from https://medium.com/@FlexMR/understanding-quantitative-vs-qualitative-research-8f7cbf748765FlexMR. (2019, April 17). Understanding Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research. Retrieved October 28, 2020, from https://medium.com/@FlexMR/understanding-quantitative-vs-qualitative-research-8f7cbf748765

McLeod, S. (2019). Qualitative vs Quantitative Research: Simply Psychology. Retrieved October 28, 2020, from https://www.simplypsychology.org/qualitative-quantitative.html

Describe and discuss the pathological conditions that might affect the sexual responses in older adults.

• How and why do you think Nutritional factors, psychological factors, drugs and complementary and alternative medications affect the immune system in older adults.
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Identify the different theories and their implications on the aging process.

1. Define aging from biologic, sociologic, and psychological theories.

2. Develop nursing interventions based on the psychosocial issues and biologic changes associated with older adulthood.

3. Discuss several nursing implications for each of the major biologic, sociologic, and psychological theories of aging.

4. Based on your experience what health promotion strategies would you recommend to facilitate successful aging?

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· The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.

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Question one 

Evidence Based Practice on Managing Hypertension

Hypertension can lead to more serious cardiac disorders such as CHF so interventions to prevent it from progressing are important. Here is a Cochran’s Report below that analyzed Research on management of hypertension with recommendations on interventions that are effective. In 100 words, Review the summary and share some of the findings and recommendations to earn credit. link https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD005182.pub4/full

Question two

Evidence Based Practice Integration to Nursing Practice

Research using Cochrane Systematic Reviews or Guidelines from the AHRQ. This is the type of source/database you should use when asked to provide EBP or research. Explore the sites, look over an area related to Cardiac/ CHF or respiratory disorders that interests you and in 100 words, share an EBP intervention from the site that nursing could use and share a link to the article or guideline. Replying with EBP from the sites will count as one substantial post for the week.Link 

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/about-cdsr

Question three

Scholarly Sources for Academic Work and Practice

Class for your academic undergraduate work you should be using assigned readings and other scholarly sources designed for the health care professional. Posts that use consumer web sites, patient ed sites or news stories designed for the layman do not earn credit. It is important that you understand what constitutes a scholarly source. GCU has a wonderful tutorial on evaluation sources.

To earn credit for one substantive reply post for the week:

1. Visit GCU’s evaluating resources library guide , https://libguides.gcu.edu/EvaluatingSources

2. Review the site. In 100 words Briefly discuss two things you learned. 

Question four

 Evidence Based Practice Guidelines CHF and other Cardiac Complexities

Class here is a link to research from 2019 that seeks to reduce readmission rates for CHF patients. The article has links to EBP in the reference section that may be useful for your study this week. The Clinical section of the American College of Cardiology also provides EBP on common cardiac disorders. In 100 words,review the article and site and share something new that you learned. 

https://sigmapubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/wvn.12336

Question five

Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease

1. Research scholarly sources designed for health care professionals, and provide a ONE risk factor for Alzheimer’s.

2. State the risk factor

3. State whether it is a modifiable risk factor.

4. Summarize why it is a risk factor.. ie the physiological impact

5. Include your reference/source with the required doi or url/ web link

Question 6

 Types of Stroke

 In 100 words describe one type of cerebrovascular accident/stroke (CVA)  the cause and related physiology. In short, what occurs within the body to cause the stroke? Use our text and other scholarly sources to research your answer (Include the reference in your reply). Posts that use consumer web sites like Mayo Clinic and Web MD will not earn credit.