A distinction between qualitative and quantitative data

DISCUSSION FORUM

Review Chapter 21 of your Informatics textbook, Nursing Research: Data Collection, Processing and Analysis.

Discuss the differences in qualitative and quantitative data

A. Define the terms qualitative and quantitative data.

B. How do qualitative and quantitative data differ?.

C. Give an example of when quantitative data would be preferred and when qualitative data would be preferred.

Do not use quotations in this discussion.

Utilize 2 scholarly sources of evidence in addition to your text book for your posting.

Submit your discussion by Tuesday at 11:55 pm CST

Your initial post should be no more than 300 words.

Response: Post in your academic coach’s group only.

Respond to one classmate. Explore their application and explain your support or disagreement with their application and why.

At least 1 scholarly article must be used to support your position.

Submit your peer response no later than Thursday at 11:55 pm CST

Your response should be no more than 200 words.

In text citations do count in the word count, but references do not.