Presenting and Evaluating Qualitative Research: A Rejoinder to Anderson (2010)

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

  • Michael W. Firmin1Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH 45314.
  • Elisha R. Injeti2Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH 45314.

Volume 47 Issue 2 Pages 221-224

Abstract

This article is a response to Claire Anderson's (2010) special article on presenting and evaluating qualitative research that called for further exploration on how qualitative methodology can and should be integrated into pharmacy research agendas. This rejoinder concurs with her conclusions and advances her call. In addition, particular attention is given to issues of validity, rigor, answering research questions, and mixed-methods approach to research. As a result, the potentially complimentary nature of qualitative and quantitative research is discussed with in the context of research in pharmacy.

Keywords

  • Original Article
  • Research
  • Pharmacy
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