Focusing on the Fundamentals: Reading Quantitative Research with a Critical Eye

Nephrol Nurs J. 2018 May-Jun;45(3):283-286.

Abstract

Nephrology nurses must be able to critically analyze research to improve their practice. This article defines the components of a quantitative research article, reviews principles that nephrology nurses can use when reading and interpreting a quantitative research article, and provides a methodical way of approaching a quantitative research article to determine its merits and limitations.

Keywords: framework; quantitative research; research critique.