Finding a quantitative and qualitative research article to critique
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CINAHL: Use Advanced Search Limit Research—this will include quantitative and qualitative research studies; it also will include systematic review articles. Use hints below.
PubMed: Does not have a Limit for Research--Use hints below.
Quantitative Studies
check title and abstract:
longitudinal case control
prospective randomized trial
pre-test/post-test quantitative
clinical trial retrospective
cross-sectional cohort
observational quasi-experimental
add these terms as keywords to your topic search OR
CINAHL: use subject headings for quantitative studies: (MH "Experimental Studies+") OR (MH "Nonexperimental Studies+") OR
PubMed: use the Article Type filters (Clinical Study will retrieve interventional and observational studies)
Qualitative Studies
check title and abstract:
focus groups interviews
themes thematic analysis
qualitative content analysis
video recordings
add these keywords to your topic search OR
CINAHL: add subject heading (MH "Qualitative Studies+")
PubMed: add the MeSH heading "Qualitative Research"[Mesh]