Qualitative Research Article Critique.

Qualitative research is "the investigation of phenomena, typically in an in-depth and holistic fashion, through the collection of rich narrative materials using a flexible research design" (Polit, Beck, and Hungler, 2001, p 469). Qualitative researchers focus on the descriptions and deeper meaning associated with the data collected. Another way to define qualitative research is to describe it as a type of research that involves interpreting non-numerical data. The next few pages will discuss the qualitative study report, "…

…Having an abortion using mifepristone and home misoprostol: A qualitative analysis of women's experiences. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. 34. Retrieved on August 3, 2005 from http://www.agi-usa.org/pubs/journals/3403402.html. Oliver, J. & Linkon, S. (2003). Qualitative research. Retrieved on August 23, 2003 from http://cte.rockhurst.edu/2003sotlinstitute/resources/qualitative_plenary.pdf. Polit, D.F., Beck, C.T. & Hungler, B.P. (2001). Essentials of nursing research: Methods, appraisal, and utilization. (5th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott.