Canadian essentials of nursing research Book

1. P A R T I: OVERVIEW OF NURSING RESEARCH

2. Exploring Nursing Research 3
3. Comprehending the Research Process 29
4. Reading Research Reports 51
5. Understanding the Ethics of Nursing Research 71

   P A R T I I: PRELIMINARY STEPS IN THE RESEARCH PROCESS

6. Scrutinizing Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses 97
7. Reviewing the Research Literature 121
8. Examining Theoretical Frameworks 143

   P A R T I I I: DESIGNS FOR NURSING RESEARCH

9. Understanding Quantitative Research Design 167
10. Understanding Qualitative Research Design 207
11. Examining Sampling Plans 233

    P A R T IV: COLLECTION OF RESEARCH DATA

12. Scrutinizing Data Collection Methods 261
13. Evaluating Measurements and Data Quality 303

    P A R T V: ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH DATA

14. Analyzing Quantitative Data 329
15. Analyzing Qualitative Data 381

    P A R T VI: CRITICAL APPRAISAL AND UTILIZATION OF NURSING RESEARCH

16. Critiquing Research Reports 407
17. Using Research Findings in Nursing Practice 431

Glossary 465

A P P E N D I X A
Quantitative Study—Preventing Smoking Relapse In Postpartum Women 489

A P P E N D I X B
Qualitative Study—Redefining Parental Identity: Caregiving and Schizophrenia 505

Index 521