'Qualitative' versus 'quantitative' - what is the difference?.

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Parsons, R. 2021. 'Qualitative' versus 'quantitative' - what is the difference?. MIDIRS Midwifery Digest. 31 (3), p. 288.
TypeArticle
Title'Qualitative' versus 'quantitative' - what is the difference?.
AuthorsParsons, R.
Abstract

Understanding the difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods is key to the analysis and implementation of research.

Sustainable Development Goals4 Quality education
Middlesex University ThemeHealth & Wellbeing
PublisherMidwives Information and Resource Service
JournalMIDIRS Midwifery Digest
ISSN0961-5555
Electronic2631-8814
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PrintSep 2021
Publication process dates
Accepted2021
Deposited08 Feb 2024
Output statusPublished
LanguageEnglish
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