Table of Contents
- PART 1: Overview of Nursing Research Exploring Nursing Research 3 Comprehending Key Concepts in Qualitative and Quantitative Research 11 Overview of the Research Process in Qualitative and Quantitative Studies 23 Reading Research Reports 31 Reviewing the Ethical Aspects of a Nursing Study 38 PART 2: Preliminary Steps in the Research Process Scrutinizing Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses 51 Finding and Reviewing Studies in the Literature 62 Examining the Conceptual/ Theoretical Basis of a Study 72 PART 3: Designs for Nursing Research Scrutinizing Quantitative Research Design 83 Understanding Qualitative Research Design 95 Examining Specific Types of Research 104 Examining Sampling Plans 113 PART 4: Data Collection Scrutinizing Data Collection Methods 125 Evaluating Measurements and Data Quality 138 PART 5: Data Analysis Analyzing Quantitative Data 153 Analyzing Qualitative Data 170 PART 6: Critical Appraisal and Utilization of Nursing Research Critiquing Research Reports 183 Using Research in Evidence- Based Nursing Practice 202 Appendices A-G: Research Reports 213 Appendix H: Answer Key 313