Critically evaluate the role of qualitative and quantitative research in CBT.
Aim for a balance of strengths and weaknesses and a creative tension and dialogue around the shortcomings of both
What is evidence?
What is lost and/or gained through the respective methods?
Why is qualitative and quantitative research important in CBT?
What is CBT? How did it come about?
Cost-effectiveness in NHS – CBT is short-term (but consider outcomes)
What is qualitative research? A measurement of things
What is quantitative research?
Look at their relationships
Correlational study between cause and effect – what are we/CBT trying to achieve? Neurosis for example. Covid mortality for example. Quant’ maybe good for that
Would talk to his patients and then interpret. Relate to CBT. What is it about CBT that turned to numbers?
