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References

This is a list of all references used in the Understanding Elements of Research Design Part 1 learning module. If you want to know more, look up any of them on the web!

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​[1] “Qualitative Data.” National Library of Medicine, September 6, 2022. https://www.nnlm.gov/guides/data-glossary/qualitative-data. 

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[2] “Quantitative Data.” National Library of Medicine, September 6, 2022. https://www.nnlm.gov/guides/data-glossary/quantitative-data.

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[3] Software, River. “Navigating the Common Ground: Exploring Similarities between Qualitative and Quantitative Research.” River, January 28, 2024. https://www.riversoftware.com/uncategorized/navigating-the-common-ground-exploring-similarities-between-qualitative-and-quantitative-research/.

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[4] Song, Zan. “Analysis of the Similarities and Differences between Qualitative and Quantitative Research.” Journal of Sociology and Ethnology 5, no. 1 (2023). https://doi.org/10.23977/jsoce.2023.050115.

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[5] “Quantitative and Qualitative Data.” Australian Bureau of Statistics. Accessed November 22, 2024. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/understanding-statistics/statistical-terms-and-concepts/quantitative-and-qualitative-data.

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[6] Busetto, Loraine, Wolfgang Wick, and Christoph Gumbinger. “How to Use and Assess Qualitative Research Methods.” Neurological Research and Practice 2, no. 1 (May 27, 2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42466-020-00059-z.

 

[7] “Analyzing Quantitative Data for Evaluation.” CDC, August 2018. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/evaluation/pdf/brief20.pdf.

 

[8] Faber, Jorge, and Lilian Martins Fonseca. “How Sample Size Influences Research Outcomes.” Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics 19, no. 4 (August 2014): 27–29. https://doi.org/10.1590/2176-9451.19.4.027-029.ebo.

 

[9] Andrade, Chittaranjan. “Sample Size and Its Importance in Research.” Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine 42, no. 1 (January 2020): 102–3. https://doi.org/10.4103/ijpsym.ijpsym_504_19.

 

[10] McCombes, Shona. “Sampling Methods: Types, Techniques & Examples.” Scribbr, June 22, 2023. https://www.scribbr.com/methodology/sampling-methods/.

 

[11] Elfil, Mohamed, and Ahmed Negida. “Sampling Methods in Clinical Research; an Educational Review.” Emergency (Tehran, Iran), 2017. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5325924/.

 

[12] Berndt, Andrea E. “Sampling Methods.” Journal of Human Lactation 36, no. 2 (March 10, 2020): 224–26. https://doi.org/10.1177/0890334420906850.

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[13] Thomas, Lauren. “Single, Double, & Triple Blind Study: Definition & Examples.” Scribbr, June 22, 2023. https://www.scribbr.com/methodology/double-blind-study.

 

[14] LaMorte, Wayne W. “Blinding (Masking), Placebos, and Shams.” Intervention Studies Clinical Trials, May 3, 2016. https://sphweb.bumc.bu.edu/otlt/mph-modules/ep/ep713_clinicaltrials/EP713_ClinicalTrials5.html.

 

[15] David, Sharoon. “Double-Blind Study.” StatPearls [Internet]., July 17, 2023. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546641/.

 

[16] Hassan, Muhammad. “Quantitative Data - Types, Methods and Examples.” Research Method, November 18, 2024. https://researchmethod.net/quantitative-data/.

 

[17] Rana, Juwel, Patricia Luna Gutierrez, and John C. Oldroyd. “Quantitative Methods.” SpringerLink, January 1, 1970. https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-319-31816-5_460-1.

 

[18] “Qualitative Data.” NNLM. Accessed November 22, 2024. https://www.nnlm.gov/guides/data-glossary/qualitative-data.

 

[19] Fullstory. “What Is Qualitative Data? Types, Examples & Analysis.” Fullstory, December 3, 2021. https://www.fullstory.com/blog/qualitative-data/#pros-and-cons-of-qualitative-data.

 

[20] Tenny, Steven. “Qualitative Study.” StatPearls [Internet]., September 18, 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470395/.

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[21] Faisal, Saffa. “How to Conduct Qualitative Data Analysis? (+the Best Tool to Use).” Thoughts about Product Adoption, User Onboarding and Good UX | Userpilot Blog, September 20, 2024. https://userpilot.com/blog/qualitative-data-analysis/#What-is-qualitative-data-analysis?

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[22] Dye, Tyler. “The Primary Methods of Qualitative Data Analysis.” Thematic, December 10, 2023. https://getthematic.com/insights/methods-of-qualitative-data-analysis/.​

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[23] “Analyzing Quantitative Data for Evaluation.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, August 2018. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/evaluation/pdf/brief20.pdf.

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Authors and designers of this learning module: Kavya Patel, Jason Yu, Dana Kukje Zada

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