title: The qualitative-quantitative dichotomy.
abstract: The article presents information about the qualitative and quantitative differences in research approaches. A comparison of these research approaches is offered as an educational tool to increase understanding of why both approaches are needed to build a body of knowledge specific to perianesthesia nursing.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vogelsang
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*; D016528:Postanesthesia Nursing; D012107:Research Design