Fundamentals of Nursing Research, Third Edition

The unique "worktext" format simplifies even the most complex research concepts 

Each research concept discussed is presented in an organizational format which includes the definition, examples, use in practice, critical appraisal, and an overview.

Drawings, diagrams, and exercises facilitate learning by students with different learning styles

New to this Edition! Chapters on evidence-based nursing practice, and epidemiologic research

A comprehensive, but concise, appraisal form for evaluating quantitative and qualitative research reports

UNIT ONE:  Evidenced-Based Nursing Practice
Chapter 1: Evolution of a Body of Nursing Knowledge
Chapter 2: Promoting Evidenced-Based Nursing Practice

UNIT TWO:  Asking the Research Question
Chapter 3: Initiating a Study
Chapter 4: Review of the Literature
Chapter 5: Protecting Research Participants

UNIT THREE:  Answering the Research Question:  Quantitative Designs
Chapter 6: Measuring Study Variables
Chapter 7: Research Designs in Quantitative Study 
Chapter 8: Epidemiologic Research
Chapter 9: Data Analysis

UNIT FOUR:  Answering the Research Question:  Qualitative Designs
Chapter 10: Qualitative Designs in Research 
Chapter 11: Data Analysis

UNIT FIVE:  Promoting Evidence-Based Practice:  Nurse as Researcher
Chapter 12: Reviewing the Research Findings
Chapter 13: Evaluating Research Reports
Chapter 14: Communicating Study Results
Chapter 15: Research and the Entry-Level Professional Nurse

Appendices
Glossary of Terms
Index

• Chapter 6
  Chapter 6