Deciding on a mixed-methods design in a doctoral study
Nurse ResearcherPublished 22 October 2010
Zaid Al‐Hamdan, Denis Anthony
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This article outlines how the authors, one of whom was studying for a doctorate in nursing, the other who was the supervisor, determined the most appropriate research method to use for the doctorate.
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Research in social science, including nursing, can be broadly split into two main types, qualitative and quantitative. Each has strengths and weaknesses. In some studies both methods are employed. In all cases the method chosen should answer the question set, rather than simply reflect the preferences of the researcher. This article outlines how the authors, one of whom was studying for a doctorate in nursing (Al-Hamdan 2008), the other who was the supervisor, determined the most appropriate research method to use for the doctorate.
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