Demystifying nursing research terminology: part 2.

Aim: To provide an explanation of the research methodologies and strategies available.
Background: There are numerous research methodologies and strategies. The literature is ambiguous in relation to research terminology and this often leads to confusion about which methodology or strategy to adopt.
Data Sources: A review of the most up-to-date literature.
Discussion: The most commonly adopted methodologies and strategies are discussed.
Conclusion: Part 1 (Welford et al 2011) of this two-part paper explained the research paradigms and the rationales for choosing particular paradigms. Part 2 provides an explanation of the methodologies and strategies available to the researcher.
Implications for Practice/research: This paper will be particularly useful for novice researchers or doctoral students.