Reflections about qualitative research methods in nursing research

Authors

  • Magda Andrade Rezende Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Mara Regina Rosa Ribeiro Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Maria Geralda Gomes Aguiar Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso; Departamento de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0080-6234199202600300351

Keywords:

Nursing research, Research methods, Qualitative research

Abstract

This essay brings considerations about quantitative and qualitative research methods in Nursing. It boards the quantitative and qualitative methods specifications, makes the distinction between method and technique, and gives emphasis to the episthemological pressuppositions which gives basis to the method.

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Published

1992-12-01

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Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Rezende, M. A., Ribeiro, M. R. R., & Aguiar, M. G. G. (1992). Reflections about qualitative research methods in nursing research. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 26(3), 351-354. https://doi.org/10.1590/0080-6234199202600300351