Includes bibliographical references and index

Evolution of a body of nursing knowledge -- Promoting evidence-based nursing practice -- Initiating a study -- Review of the literature -- Protecting research participants -- Measurement -- Quantitative designs in research -- Epidemiological research -- Data analysis -- Qualitative designs in research -- Analyzing the data in qualitative research -- Reviewing the research findings -- Evaluating research reports -- Communicating study results -- Research and the entry-level professional nurse

This book is written to inspire enthusiasm among nursing students toward the research process. Concepts are presented in a unique worktext format, which makes it easier for students to understand and simplify the principles of research