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ects are essential for progress and advances in evidence-based nursing practice. This book focuses on the fundamentals of how to undertake and execute a research project and the use of statistics and statistical tools in analysing and interpreting the findings of the project. Using simple language, this book includes many tables, graphs and examples to help students grasp the main concepts and principles of research and statistics. The book also provides self-evaluation questions to enable students to check their understanding of the subject. Book Featuress Step-by-step instructions on how to plan, design and carry out research projects Real-life examples tailored to the Indian context Complete coverage of the Nursing syllabus for this subject Chapter objectives and detailed summary MCQs and short and long answer questions at the end of every chapter Distribution and probability tables for easy reference Previous years questions papers Online resources such as lecture slides are available at www.universitiespress.com Contents: SECTION A: NURSING RESEARCH Chapter 1: Research and the Research Process Introduction to Nursing Research Need for Nursing Research Definition of Research and Nursing Research Methods of Acquiring Knowledge: Problem-solving and the Scientific Method Characteristics of Good Research Evolution of Nursing Research in the WestImportant Dates Evolution of Nursing Research in IndiaImportant Dates Concept of Evidence-based Nursing Practice Ethics in Nursing Research Research Process: Quantitative Research Research Process: Qualitative Research Chapter 2: Research Problem/Question Definition of Terms Introduction to Research Problems Identification of the Research Problem Sources of Research Problems Characteristics of a Good Problem Statement Evaluation of the Research Problem Research Question Research Objectives Research Variables Assumptions Limitations and Delimitations Hypothesis Characteristics of a Good Hypothesis Types of Hypotheses Hypothesis Testing Errors in Hypothesis Testing Chapter 3: Review of Literature Introduction to Review of Literature Definition of Literature Review Purpose of Literature Review Sources of Literature Review Electronic Sources Printed Sources Reviewing Literature Review Format Chapter 4: Research Approaches and Designs Introduction to Research Approach/Design Definitions of Research Design Factors Influencing Selection of Design Research Approaches Quantitative Research Qualitative Research Mixed Methods Approach/Pragmatic Approach Participatory Approach/Action Research Research Designs Quantitative Research Designs Qualitative Research Designs Other Research Designs Chapter 5: Theoretical/Conceptual Framework Introduction to Theoretical/Conceptual Framework Definition of Terms Characteristics of Theories Significance of Theory Common Concepts in Nursing Theory Theory, Research and Practice Relationship Classification of Theories Conceptual Model/Framework/Schemes Selecting the Appropriate Conceptual Framework Criteria for Evaluating Conceptual Models/Frameworks Systems Theory as a Framework Criticisms of Nursing Theories Chapter 6: Sampling Techniques Need for a Sample Characteristics of a Good Sample Definition of Key Terms Factors Influencing the Sampling Process Process of Sampling Types of Sampling Techniques Probability Sampling Techniques Non-probability Sampling Techniques Sampling Errors Chapter 7: Data Collection Tools and Techniques Introduction to Data Collection Developing the Data Collection Plan Questionnaires Interviews Observations Vignettes Projective Techniques Q Sorts Bio-physiological Methods Pilot Study Data Collection Procedure Chapter 8: Analysis of Data Introduction to Data Analysis Classification of Data Organisation of Data Tabulation of Data Graphical Presentation of Data Analysis and Interpretation of Data Chapter 9: Communication and Utilisation of Research Introduction to Communication of Findings How to Communicate Research Findings? Disseminating Research Results at Conferences Presenting a research poster Publishing a Journal Article Research Utilisation Barriers to Research Utilisation Facilitators of Research Utilisation Innovation Diffusion Model Chapter 10: Critiquing Research Articles/Reports Introduction to Critiquing Research Articles Definition of terms Steps in Quantitative Research Critiquing Steps in Qualitative Research Critiquing Chapter 11: Research Proposals Introduction to Research Proposals Types of Proposals Writing a Research Proposal Budget Plan Action Plan Final Proof Reading and Editing Common Reasons for Proposal Rejection SECTION B: STATISTICS Chapter 12: Introduction to Statistics Introduction Basic Statistical Terminology Types of Statistical Methods Application and Scope of Statistics in Health Vital Health Statistics Types and Levels of Data and their Measurement Chapter 13: Measures of Central Tendency Introduction to Measures of Central Tendency Mean (Arithmetic) Median Mode Selecting the Appropriate Measure of Central Tendency Position of Measures of Central Tendency Chapter 14: Measures of Variability Introduction to Measures of Variability Range Interquartile Range Variance Standard Deviation Choosing the Appropriate Measure of Variability Chapter 15: Measures of Relationship Correlation: Meaning and Need Scatter Diagram Method Types of Correlation Correlation Statistics Simple Linear Regression Chapter 16: Parametric and Non-parametric Tests Introduction to Parametric and Non-parametric Tests Parametric Tests t-Test z-Test Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) ANCOVA Non-Parametric Tests Chi-square Test Sign Test Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test Moods Median Test McNemars Test MannWhitney U Test Fishers Exact Test KruskalWallis Test Chapter 17: Use of Computers for Data Analysis Introduction to Computers Use of Computers in Statistics Statistical Packages for Quantitative Research SPSS STATA Microsoft Office Excel Statistical Packages for Qualitative Research Advantages of Statistical Packages Disadvantages of Statistical Packages

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