Research in Nursing and Health: Understanding and Using Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
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This book offers the reader a synopsis of research, appreciating both the science and art of inquiry. It is designed to present the basic elements of conducting and understanding nursing research using an expeditious and useful reference format.This updated new edition offers the reader a step-by-step guide to conducting research and to understanding the research studies done by others. It describes both quantitative and qualitative investigations. The book is written in outline format, for quick reference. An important feature of the new edition is an extensive listing of online databases and knowledge resources. Graduate students and nurse researchers will find this an easily accessible source of valuable information.
1Introduction to research12The research question53A review of the literature : using online and print sources104Theoretical and conceptual frameworks235Research designs286Sampling methods : basic issues and concepts407Principles of measurement488Development of quantitative methods549Data analysis and interpretation6010Product of the inquiry : the research report6911Guide to critique of quantitative research with examples and practice studies7212Guide to critique of qualitative research with examples and practice studies103App. ASuggested guide for abstracting research studies142App. BGuide to critique of philosophical research143App. CIssues of control and validity : quantitative studies145App. DTesting hypotheses with an exemplar study : statistical significance, error, directionality, and power176
