The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with an understanding of the research process including ethical aspects, common statistical procedures, common quantitative and qualitative designs, skills to critically evaluate a problem and purpose statement, and the confidence in the reader's ability to read research reports. For consumers of nursing research, these are necessary skills. The target audience for this book is undergraduate nursing students, RNs returning to school, and practicing nurses. The authors of each chapter is involved in research. This book is organized into three parts. Part I introduces the reader to the research process. Part II, planning a research study, focuses on understanding the specific steps of the research process. Part III focuses on research utilization. Guidelines for evaluating and critiquing research and guidelines for research utilization are provided. New chapters to this edition include applying theories and conceptual models and understanding evidence-based practice. Each chapter contains student learning objectives, a summary of key ideas, and learning activities. More detailed critiquing guidelines and excerpts from research studies are included in this edition. A workbook is part of the book and includes review questions, multiple choice questions, and critical thinking questions. This book should be very useful to its target audience as a textbook or a reference. It provides readers with the basic skills to read and critique research findings and to utilize findings in practice. This easy to read edition has been updated with new chapters and references.

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INTRODUCTION TO NURSING RESEARCH -- UNDERSTANDING THE RESEARCH PROCESS AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN NURSING RESEARCH -- UNDERSTANDING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE -- SELECTING AND DEFINING A PROBLEM.