Principles and practice of nursing research Book

1	The Role of Research in Nursing	3
2	Developing Nursing Knowledge	25
3	Ethics in Research	35
4	Introduction to the Research Process	55
5	Overview of Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches	87
6	The Research Topic and Problem Statement	101
7	The Literature Review: Search in Research	114
8	The Theoretical Framework	141
9	The Purpose and Propositions of the Study	172
10	Variables, Assumptions, and Limitations	184
11	Research Design Purpose, Major Concepts, and Selection	197
12	Quantitative Designs	217
13	Populations and Samples	240
14	Measurement	265
15	Measurement Instruments	292
16	Data Analysis	317
17	Advanced Statistical Methods	373
18	Interpretation of the Findings	391
19	Philosophical Orientation of Qualitative Research	411
20	Qualitative Designs	437
21	The Qualitative Research Process	463
22	Triangulation in Nursing Research	492
23	Use of Critical Thinking in Research: The Research Critique	513
24	Using Research to Improve Nursing Practice	535
25	Writing a Research Proposal	571
26	Using Computers in the Research Process	593
27	Communicating Research Results	629
	Glossary	651
	Appendixes	663