What are some common challenges to collecting accurate data in the work setting?

What are some common challenges to collecting accurate data in the work setting? In medical and or nursing research?

What is the purpose of a literature search in preparing a research proposal?

What is the purpose of a literature search in preparing a research proposal? What demonstrates an adequate literature search?

A guide to establishing the transferability of a qualitative research study

The criteria used to assess the generalisability of quantitative research studies are validity and reliability - what criteria can be used to assess the transferability of qualitative research studies?

What are the differences between qualitative and quantitative research projects?

What are the differences between qualitative and quantitative research projects?

Criticizing research reports and analyzing the applicability of results

This review discusses how to critique a research study. Against the backdrop of health science research, with a strong clinical bias, the review discusses study design, outcome analyses and research relevance. Some global aspects of statistical analyses of the data is also provided. The aim of the review is to help dissect research data and determine if the research provides a strong enough base of support for the change it is seeking. This review will also help beginners in science and medicine gain facility with reading research articles and determine thier validity and importance.