| Description |
xi, 371 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Nature of Research and the Research Process. 1. Introduction to Nursing Research / James A. Fain. 2. Overview of the Research Process / James A. Fain -- Pt. II. Planning a Research Study. 3. Selecting and Defining the Problem / James A. Fain. 4. Formulating Hypotheses and Research Questions / James A. Fain. 5. Selecting the Sample and Setting / James A. Fain. 6. Principles of Measurement / James A. Fain. 7. Data Collection Methods / James A. Fain. 8. Analyzing the Data / James A. Fain. 9. Selecting a Research Design: Quantitative versus Qualitative / Paula T. Lusardi. 10. Phenomenological Research / Gail E. Russell. 11. Ethnographic Research: Focusing on Culture / Donna Schwartz-Barcott. 12. Grounded Theory Research / Cheryl Tatano Beck -- Pt. III. Utilization of Nursing Research. 13. Interpreting and Reporting Research Findings / Courtney Lyder. 14. Critiquing Research Reports / James A. Fain. 15. Research Utilization / Leslie H. Nicoll and Suzanne C. Beyea |
| Summary |
"This interactive text offers a comprehensive approach to evaluating and applying nursing research, introducing readers to nursing research, and explaining why it is important to the profession. The text covers the II steps of the research process, showing what should be done and why each step is important. Many nursing research examples are included, along with coverage of quantitative and qualitative research methods."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Nursing -- Research.
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Nursing Research.
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| LC no. |
97050464 |
| ISBN |
0803602278 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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