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  4. Descriptive Research: Methods, Types, and Examples

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  5. Descriptive Research Methodology Examples

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  1. II.2 Research 101 (11) Qualitative/Descriptive Research

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  1. Study designs: Part 2

    INTRODUCTION. In our previous article in this series, [ 1] we introduced the concept of "study designs"- as "the set of methods and procedures used to collect and analyze data on variables specified in a particular research question.". Study designs are primarily of two types - observational and interventional, with the former being ...

  2. Understanding Descriptive Research Designs and Methods

    Understanding Descriptive Research Designs and Methods. Siedlecki, Sandra L. PhD, RN, APRN-CNS, FAAN. Author Information. Author Affiliation: Senior Nurse Scientist and Clinical Nurse Specialist, Office of Nursing Research & Innovation, Nursing Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio. The author reports no conflicts of interest.

  3. Descriptive Research

    Revised on June 22, 2023. Descriptive research aims to accurately and systematically describe a population, situation or phenomenon. It can answer what, where, when and how questions, but not why questions. A descriptive research design can use a wide variety of research methods to investigate one or more variables.

  4. An overview of the qualitative descriptive design within nursing research

    It can be difficult to clearly differentiate what constitutes a descriptive research design from the range of other methodologies at the disposal of qualitative researchers. Aims. This paper provides an overview of qualitative descriptive research, orientates to the underlying philosophical perspectives and key characteristics that define this ...

  5. What is Descriptive Research? Definition, Methods, Types and Examples

    Descriptive research is a methodological approach that seeks to depict the characteristics of a phenomenon or subject under investigation. In scientific inquiry, it serves as a foundational tool for researchers aiming to observe, record, and analyze the intricate details of a particular topic. This method provides a rich and detailed account ...

  6. An overview of the qualitative descriptive design within nursing research

    Background: Qualitative descriptive designs are common in nursing and healthcare research due to their inherent simplicity, flexibility and utility in diverse healthcare contexts. However, the application of descriptive research is sometimes critiqued in terms of scientific rigor. Inconsistency in decision making within the research process coupled with a lack of transparency has created ...

  7. Descriptive Research Studies

    Descriptive research may identify areas in need of additional research and relationships between variables that require future study. Descriptive research is often referred to as "hypothesis generating research." Depending on the data collection method used, descriptive studies can generate rich datasets on large and diverse samples. Limitations:

  8. The 3 Descriptive Research Methods of Psychology

    Types of descriptive research. Observational method. Case studies. Surveys. Recap. Descriptive research methods are used to define the who, what, and where of human behavior and other ...

  9. Characteristics of Qualitative Descriptive ...

    Characteristics of Qualitative Descriptive Studies: A Systematic Review. Hyejin Kim, Corresponding Author. Hyejin Kim ... In this systematic review, we identified characteristics of methods and findings reported in research articles published in 2014 whose authors identified the work as QD. After searching and screening, data were extracted ...

  10. Descriptive studies: what they can and cannot do

    Descriptive studies have several important roles in medical research. They are often the first foray into a new disease or area of inquiry—the first scientific "toe in the water". 1. They document the health of populations and often prompt more rigorous studies. Since descriptive studies are often reported, 2.

  11. Descriptive Research Design: What It Is and How to Use It

    Descriptive research design. Descriptive research design uses a range of both qualitative research and quantitative data (although quantitative research is the primary research method) to gather information to make accurate predictions about a particular problem or hypothesis. As a survey method, descriptive research designs will help ...

  12. Descriptive Statistics: Reporting the Answers to the 5 Basic Questions

    Descriptive statistics are specific methods basically used to calculate, describe, and summarize collected research data in a logical, meaningful, and efficient way. Descriptive statistics are reported numerically in the manuscript text and/or in its tables, or graphically in its figures. This basic …

  13. The Writing Center

    The abstract should begin with a brief but precise statement of the problem or issue, followed by a description of the research method and design, the major findings, and the conclusions reached. The abstract should contain the most important key words referring to method and content: these facilitate access to the abstract by computer search ...

  14. Descriptive research

    Descriptive research. Descriptive research. Descriptive research Fam Pract. 1991 Mar;8(1):92-6. doi: 10.1093/fampra/8.1.92. Author C M Harris 1 Affiliation 1 Leeds University Department of General Practice, St James's Hospital. PMID: 2044878 DOI: 10.1093 ...

  15. Table

    Despite a large amount of behavioral interventions to reduce human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related high-risk sexual behaviors, consistent condom use remains suboptimal among men who have sex with men (MSM). However, current databases are lack of ...