Exploring Quantitative and Qualitative Methodologies: A Guide to Novice Nursing Researchers

  • Jordan Tovera Salvador University of Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

This paper reviews three research articles concerning the methodologies of quantitative and qualitative research. The body of knowledge can be used as a guide for novice researchers who wanted to have in-depth understanding about the nature and underpinnings of each research design. The first article written by Beverly Hancock, ‘Trent for Research and Development in Primary Care: An Introduction to Qualitative Research (2002)’, emphases on the foundations of qualitative research in application to primary health care setting; the second article authored by Gary Rolfe, ‘Validity, Trustworthiness, and Rigor: Quality and the Idea of Qualitative Research’ (2006), accentuates the methodological `issues in nursing research; and the last article written by Looi Theam Choy, ‘The Strengths and Weaknesses of Research Methodology: Comparison and Complimentary between Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches’ (2014), spotlights the similarities and differences of both research methodologies in the field of social sciences. Fundamentally, it would specify a necessary knowledge, adequate information, and appropriateness in the applicability of the research design. Likewise, it would stipulate a realization for the readers about the coexistence of both research approaches in any field of investigation.

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Published
2016-06-29
How to Cite
Salvador, J. T. (2016). Exploring Quantitative and Qualitative Methodologies: A Guide to Novice Nursing Researchers. European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 12(18), 107. https://doi.org/10.19044/esj.2016.v12n18p107