Essentials of nursing research : methods, appraisal, and utilization / Denise F. Polit, Cheryl Tatano Beck.
| Author/creator | Polit, Denise F. |
| Other author | Beck, Cheryl Tatano. |
| Format | Software |
| Edition | 6th ed. |
| Publication Info | Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, ©2006. |
| Description | xii, 554 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.). |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introducing research and its use in nursing practice -- Comprehending key concepts in qualitative and quantitative research -- Understanding the research process in qualitative and quantitative studies -- Reading research reports -- Reviewing the ethical aspects of a nursing study -- Scrutinizing research problems, research questions, and hypotheses -- Finding and reviewing studies in the literature -- Examining the conceptual/theoretical basis of a study -- Scrutinizing quantitative research design -- Understanding qualitative research design -- Examining specific types of research -- Examining sampling plans -- Scrutinizing data collection methods -- Evaluating measurements and data quality -- Analyzing quantitative data -- Analyzing qualitative data -- Critiquing research reports -- Using research in evidence-based nursing practice. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Technical details | System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: MS Word or WordPerfect. |
| LCCN | 2004027850 |
| ISBN | 0781749727 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WY 20.5 P769E 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |