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In experimental research designs, the researcher can manipulate one (or more) variable(s), the independent variable, and study the effect on a dependent variable. <ref name=":0" /> There are many types of experimental designs | In experimental research designs, the researcher can manipulate one (or more) variable(s), the independent variable, and study the effect on a dependent variable. <ref name=":0" /> There are many types of experimental designs; one of the most important is the randomised controlled trial. | ||
==== Randomised controlled trials ==== | ==== Randomised controlled trials ==== | ||
Randomised controlled trials are considered top methods in the [https://www.physio-pedia.com/Hierarchy_of_evidence hierarchy of evidence] when testing the link between '''cause and effect''' in clinical interventions. <ref | Randomised controlled trials are considered top methods in the [https://www.physio-pedia.com/Hierarchy_of_evidence hierarchy of evidence] when testing the link between '''cause and effect''' in clinical interventions. <ref>Evans D. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12519253/ Hierarchy of evidence: a framework for ranking evidence evaluating healthcare interventions.] J Clin Nurs. 2003 Jan;12(1):77-84.</ref><ref>Wallace S., Barak G., Truong G., Parker M. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35909178/ Hierarchy of Evidence Within the Medical Literature.] Hosp Pediatr. 2022 Aug 1;12(8):745-750.</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 00:29, 18 March 2023
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Quantitative research is a type of research that assumes that the phenomena under study can be measured and involves methods that:
- gather data using measurement (numerical data)
- analyse data by using quantitative statistical analysis techniques.
Designs in quantitative research[edit | edit source]
There are two main types of quantitative research designs: [1]
- Survey
- Experimental
Survey research designs[edit | edit source]
Survey
Experimental research designs[edit | edit source]
In experimental research designs, the researcher can manipulate one (or more) variable(s), the independent variable, and study the effect on a dependent variable. [1] There are many types of experimental designs; one of the most important is the randomised controlled trial.
Randomised controlled trials[edit | edit source]
Randomised controlled trials are considered top methods in the hierarchy of evidence when testing the link between cause and effect in clinical interventions. [2][3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Watson R. Quantitative research. Nurs Stand. 2015 Apr 1;29(31):44-8.
- ↑ Evans D. Hierarchy of evidence: a framework for ranking evidence evaluating healthcare interventions. J Clin Nurs. 2003 Jan;12(1):77-84.
- ↑ Wallace S., Barak G., Truong G., Parker M. Hierarchy of Evidence Within the Medical Literature. Hosp Pediatr. 2022 Aug 1;12(8):745-750.
