1. Mixed methods research.
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Halcomb, Elizabeth and Hickman, Louise
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DIFFUSION of innovations , *EXPERIMENTAL design , *RESEARCH methodology , *NURSING research - Abstract
Mixed methods research involves the use of qualitative and quantitative data in a single research project. It represents an alternative methodological approach, combining qualitative and quantitative research approaches, which enables nurse researchers to explore complex phenomena in detail. This article provides a practical overview of mixed methods research and its application in nursing, to guide the novice researcher considering a mixed methods research project. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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