Introducing research and its relevance to nursing practice
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

Completely revised With timely content and state-of-the-art research undertaken by Canadian nurse researchers, the Third Edition of this trusted resource provides the guidance you need to effectively critique every aspect of nursing research and apply the results to clinical practice. Canadian Essentials of Nursing Research uses clear, straightforward language and a "user-friendly" presentation to help you understand, retain, and apply fundamental concepts with ease."--Jacket