Putting It Together

Putting It Together

How might the use of qualitative and quantitative methods serve to provide answers for researchers regarding the challenges associated with articles provided this week? What can qualitative data provide that quantitative data cannot, and vice versa? How might a mixed methods approach fill in the gaps to provide a clearer understanding of the problem and potential solutions?

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For this Discussion, reflect on an issue or problem outlined in the provided articles. Consider the relationship to a practice-focused question and the use of both qualitative and quantitative research methods and designs. Explore how these two methods might work well together. Consider how a mixed methods approach supports evidence-based practice.

Putting It Together

To prepare:

• Read and view the Learning Resources.

By Day 3 of Week 10

Post a response to the following prompts:

• Evaluate a DNP QI project that used a mixed methods approach (choose from the list).
• What was the relationship to the practice-focused question to the use of the quantitative and the qualitative results? (one paragraph)
• What was the effectiveness of each? (one paragraph)

By Day 6 of Week 10

Read a selection of your colleagues’ posts and respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days by expanding upon their reflections, making connections to your perceptions, and offering additional insights.

Putting It Together

How might the use of qualitative and quantitative methods serve to provide answers for researchers regarding the challenges associated with articles provided this week? What can qualitative data provide that quantitative data cannot, and vice versa? How might a mixed methods approach fill in the gaps to provide a clearer understanding of the problem and potential solutions?

For this Discussion, reflect on an issue or problem outlined in the provided articles. Consider the relationship to a practice-focused question and the use of both qualitative and quantitative research methods and designs. Explore how these two methods might work well together. Consider how a mixed methods approach supports evidence-based practice.