Pt. I. Overview of Nursing Research. 1. Exploring Nursing Research. 2. Comprehending the Research Process. 3. Reading Research Reports. 4. Understanding the Ethics of Nursing Research -- Pt. II. Preliminary Steps in the Research Process. 5. Scrutinizing Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses. 6. Reviewing the Research Literature. 7. Examining Theoretical Frameworks -- Pt. III. Designs for Nursing Research. 8. Understanding Quantitative Research Design. 9. Understanding Qualitative Research Design. 10. Examining Sampling Plans -- Pt. IV. Collection of Research Data. 11. Scrutinizing Data Collection Methods. 12. Evaluating Measurements and Data Quality -- Pt. V. Analysis of Research Data. 13. Analyzing Quantitative Data. 14. Analyzing Qualitative Data -- Pt. VI. Critical Appraisal and Utilization of Nursing Research. 15. Critiquing Research Reports. 16. Using Research Findings in Nursing Practice
