Compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative research

Discussion Question:

Compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative research. Which type of research is best suited to your clinical question, and why?

Additional Resources:

• Melnyk B.M., Fineout-Overholt E., Stilwell, S.B., Williamson, K.M. (2009). Evidence-based practice: The seven steps of evidence-based practice. American Journal of Nursing, 110(1), 51-53.
• Stillwell, S.B., Fineout-Overholt, E., Melnyk, B.M., Williamson, K.M. (2010). Evidence-based practice, step by step: Searching for the evidence. AJN, 110(5), 41-47.
• Melnyk, Fineout-Overholt, Stillwell, & Williamson. (2010). Asking the clinical question: A key step in evidence-based practice. AJN, 110 (3): 58-61.