Using Computer Software for Quantitative and Qualitative Research

Using Computer Software for Quantitative and Qualitative Research

Nelson & Staggers (2008) reported on the ANA scope of practice (ANA Publishing 2008), and promotes increasing computer literacy for nurses and recommending specific technology concepts that need to be understood by nursing faculty leading out in the education of nursing students. A research investigator needs to participate in choosing the correct participants, answer the research question and using a software program that will accurately provide statistical results. 

One software that is efficient for qualitative research is Nvivo which was reinfoced by Bergin (2011) who discussed using this software to ensure accurate data analysis is reported on a study. 

For a quantitative study, a statistical databse such as SPSS, which can improve accuracy (Duffy, 2006).   Choose a software that will produce reliable results.

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References

American Nurses Association.  Scopeand Standards of Nursing Informatics Practice, Washington, DC:  American Nurses Publishing, 2008.  (Pub no 978INFO).

Bergin, M.  (2011).  NVivo 8 and consistency in data analysis:  reflecting on the use of a qualitative data analysis program, Nurse Researcher, 18(3), 6-12.

Duffy, M.  E.  (2006).  Handling missing data:  A commonly encountered problem in quantitative research.  Clinical Nurse Specialist, 20(6), 273-276.

Nelson, R., & Staggers, N.  (2008).  AAN News & Opinion:  Implications of the american nurses association scope and standards of practice for nursing informatics for nurse educators:  A discussion.  Nursing Outlook, (2008), 93-94