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Explain the underlying theoretical perspective and philosophical assumptions that quantifies the relationship between variables
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HEALTH RESEARCH (ONLINE) Assessment One Introduction The aim of quantitative research is to determine how one variable affects another in a population. In other words, it uses various strategies and approaches to explain the underlying theoretical perspective and philosophical assumptions that quantifies the relationship between variables (DePoy and Gitlin, 1998). The research article I have chosen for critical analysis is drawn from a non-experimental type inquiry of quantitative research. An understanding of the appropriate research approach and processes will be demonstrated for justification, followed by an evaluation of the strengths and limitations of the articles. Throughout this assessment, other relevant information will be raised for consideration. The title of the article selected is: "Efficacy and Safety of Second-Generation Antidepressants in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder" (Hansen, Gartlehner, Lohr, Gaynes, and Carey, 2005). The full review of this study is 449 pages, and is available at http://www.ohsu.edu/drugeffectiveness/reports/documents Deductive Approach Using a deductive approach,...
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