Reading, understanding, and applying nursing research
By: James A. Fain
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: F.A. Davis Co.
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 322
ISBN-13: 9780803627383
Subjects: Nursing; Research; Nursing Research; Methods
Other titles: Nursing research
Description: Accompanying computer disk contains learning objectives, review questions, critical thinking questions, research appraisal checklist, and learning activities.
Notes: "Includes bonus electronic workbook on CD"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

System requirements for accompanying computer disk: PC (Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster processor, 512 MB of RAM; recommended: Pentium 4.2 GHz or faster, 1 GB RAM; Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7) or Mac OS X (Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz or faster processor, PowerPC G4 1 GHz or faster processor; Mac OS X 10.5 or greater; 512 MB of RAM); 1024 x 768 resolutino monitor; 250 MB hard disk space; requires Adobe Air.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to nursing research; title: Understanding the research process and ethical issues in nursing research; title: Understanding evidence-based practice; title: Selecting and defining a problem; title: Applying appropriate theories and conceptual models; title: Formulating hypotheses and research questions; title: Selecting the sample and setting; title: Principles of measurement; title: Data collection methods; title: Analyzing data; title: Selecting a quantitative research design; title: Selecting a quantitative research design.