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Critically appraising quantitative research
Author(s) -
Duffy Joanne R.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
nursing and health sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.563
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1442-2018
pISSN - 1441-0745
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-2018.2005.00248.x
Subject(s) - critical appraisal , process (computing) , nursing practice , psychology , employee performance appraisal , management science , medical education , engineering ethics , medicine , nursing , computer science , alternative medicine , pathology , engineering , operating system
Abstract Critical appraisal of quantitative research is a skill that is necessary for adequate evidence‐based practice. This paper describes critical appraisal and offers a process for its implementation. Four categories of quantitative studies are reviewed and associated links to relevant critical appraisal frameworks are provided. The implications for students, nursing faculty members, and practicing nurses are discussed.