Research in nursing and health understanding and using quantitative and qualitative methods (Springer Pub. Co., 2004)
Previous ed. entitled: Developing research in nursing and health. - Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002
Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction to research / Carol Noll Hoskins and Carla Mariano -- The research question / Carol Noll Hoskins and Carla Mariano -- A review of the literature : using online and print sources / Barbara Carty [and others] -- Theoretical and conceptual frameworks / Carol Noll Hoskins and Carla Mariano -- Research designs / Carol Noll Hoskins and Carla Mariano -- Sampling methods : basic issues and concepts / Joseph Giacquinta and Carla Mariano -- Principles of measurement / Carol Noll Hoskins and Harriet Feldman -- Development of quantitative measures / Carol Noll Hoskins -- Data analysis and interpretation / Carol Noll Hoskins and Carla Mariano -- Product of the inquiry : the research report / Carol Noll Hoskins and Carla Mariano -- Guide to critique of quantitative research with examples and practice studies / Carol Noll Hoskins -- Guide to critique of qualitative research with examples and practice studies / Carla Mariano
This book offers the reader a synopsis of research, appreciating both the science and art of inquiry. It is designed to present the basic elements of conducting and understanding nursing research using an expeditious and useful reference format. This updated new edition offers the reader a step-by-step guide to conducting research and to understanding the research studies done by others. It describes both quantitative and qualitative investigations. The book is written in outline format, for quick reference. An important feature of the new edition is an extensive listing of online databases an