An introduction to reading and appraising qualitative research

This article explores the difference between qualitative and quantitative research and the need for doctors to be able to interpret and appraise qualitative research

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Published in:BMJ 2008-08, Vol.337 (aug07 3), p.a288-a288
Main Authors: Kuper, Ayelet, Reeves, Scott, Levinson, Wendy
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Comprehension
Data Interpretation, Statistical
Discourse analysis
Medical journals
Medical research
Methods
Oppression
Qualitative Research
Reading
Reproducibility of Results
Research Design
Research methodology
Researchers
Studies
Theory
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Data Interpretation, Statistical
Discourse analysis
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Medical research
Methods
Oppression
Qualitative Research
Reading
Reproducibility of Results
Research Design
Research methodology
Researchers
Studies
Theory
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