Quantitative data collection and study validity
Textbook (chapter)
Chapter Title | Quantitative data collection and study validity |
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Book Chapter Category | Textbook (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 5675 |
Book Title | Nursing and midwifery research: methods and appraisal for evidence-based practice |
Authors | Osborne, Sonya (Author) and Schneider, Zevia (Author) |
Editors | Schneider, Zevia, Whitehead, Dean, LoBiondo-Wood, Geri and Haber, Judith |
Edition | 4th edition |
Page Range | 200-217 |
Chapter Number | 11 |
Number of Pages | 18 |
Year | 2013 |
Publisher | Elsevier - Mosby |
Place of Publication | Australia |
ISBN | 9780729581370 |
Abstract | The quality of data collection methods selected and the integrity of the data collected are integral to the; quantitative success of a study. This chapter focuses on data collection and study validity. After reading the chapter, readers should be able to define types of data collection methods in quantitative research; list advantages and disadvantages of each method; discuss factors related to internal and external validity; critically evaluate data collection methods and discuss the need to operationalise variables of interest for data collection. |
Keywords | data collection methods; quantitative research |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420599. Nursing not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Queensland University of Technology |
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q6833/quantitative-data-collection-and-study-validity
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