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dc.contributor.authorPolit, Denise F
dc.contributor.authorBeck, Cheryl Tatano
dc.contributor.editorIan Norman
dc.date.accessioned2017-05-03T15:10:40Z
dc.date.available2017-05-03T15:10:40Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.date.modified2011-06-07T06:57:32Z
dc.identifier.issn0020-7489
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2010.06.004
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/38089
dc.description.abstractAbstract Generalization, which is an act of reasoning that involves drawing broad inferences from particular observations, is widely-acknowledged as a quality standard in quantitative research, but is more controversial in qualitative research. The goal of most qualitative studies is not to generalize but rather to provide a rich, contextualized understanding of some aspect of human experience through the intensive study of particular cases. Yet, in an environment where evidence for improving practice is held in high esteem, generalization in relation to knowledge claims merits careful attention by both qualitative and quantitative researchers. Issues relating to generalization are, however, often ignored or misrepresented by both groups of researchers. Three models of generalization, as proposed in a seminal article by Firestone, are discussed in this paper: classic sample-to-population (statistical) generalization, analytic generalization, and case-to-case transfer (transferability). Suggestions for enhancing the capacity for generalization in terms of all three models are offered. The suggestions cover such issues as planned replication, sampling strategies, systematic reviews, reflexivity and higher-order conceptualization, thick description, mixed methods research, and the RE-AIM framework within pragmatic trials.
dc.description.peerreviewedYes
dc.description.publicationstatusYes
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.publisher.placeInternational
dc.relation.ispartofstudentpublicationN
dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom1451
dc.relation.ispartofpageto1458
dc.relation.ispartofeditionNovemebr
dc.relation.ispartofissue11
dc.relation.ispartofjournalInternational Journal of Nursing Studies
dc.relation.ispartofvolume47
dc.rights.retentionY
dc.subject.fieldofresearchNursing
dc.subject.fieldofresearchNursing not elsewhere classified
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode4205
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode420599
dc.titleGeneralization in quantitative and qualitative research: Myths and strategies
dc.typeJournal article
dc.type.descriptionC1 - Articles
dc.type.codeC - Journal Articles
gro.facultyGriffith Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery
gro.date.issued2010
gro.hasfulltextNo Full Text
gro.griffith.authorPolit, Denise F.


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