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How to Distinguish Between Different Types of Publications

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• Quantitative research–systematic, empirical observation, followed by the application of statistical tests. Other terms to try include empirical study, original research, empirical research, and statistical analysis.

• Empirical research–any research involving the collection of new data. Other terms to try include empirical study, original research, and quantitative research.

• Literature review–summarizes previous important literature on a particular topic. Other terms to try include research review.

• Meta analysis–takes the results of several existing studies and analyzes them in a new way looking for previously unnoticed patterns or trends. Other terms to try include action based research, action research, and practicum.

• Qualitative research–research providing detailed narrative descriptions and explanations of phenomena investigated, with lesser emphasis given to numerical quantifications.

• Case study–detailed analyses focusing on a particular problem of an individual, group, or organization. Other terms to try include cross sectional studies, facility case studies, longitudinal studies, and case records.

From: http://www.nova.edu/library/dils/lessons/locatingarticles/print.htm

Tips for getting the most out of research articles in the least amount of time

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