This major textbook guides the reader through the basic definitions, fundamentals of design, and techniques of quantitative research. After an initial discussion on the nature of quantitative nursing research, the author explores research questions, hypotheses, causality, generalizability, and randomization. He then considers ethical issues in nursing research.
After examining research designs, techniques for data gathering and analysis, and specialized techniques in quantitative research, the author proceeds to discuss the measurement of change, strategies for coping with missing data problems, and the dissemination of research results.
Numerous examples, guides for further reading, and exercises to help the reader navigate the research literature are particular features of this textbook.
Show moreThis major textbook guides the reader through the basic definitions, fundamentals of design, and techniques of quantitative research. After an initial discussion on the nature of quantitative nursing research, the author explores research questions, hypotheses, causality, generalizability, and randomization. He then considers ethical issues in nursing research.
After examining research designs, techniques for data gathering and analysis, and specialized techniques in quantitative research, the author proceeds to discuss the measurement of change, strategies for coping with missing data problems, and the dissemination of research results.
Numerous examples, guides for further reading, and exercises to help the reader navigate the research literature are particular features of this textbook.
Show morePART ONE: THE FOUNDATIONS OF QUANTITATIVE NURSING RESEARCH What Is Quantitative Nursing Research? Research Questions and Hypotheses Causality, Generalizability and Randomization Ethical Considerations in Nursing Research PART TWO: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGNS Experiments Surveys Correlational Research I 'Ordinary' Correlational Studies Correlational Research II Causal-Comparative Studies PART THREE: QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR DATA GATHERING AND ANALYSIS Sampling Measurement Statistics The Use of Computers in Quantitative Research PART FOUR: SPECIALIZED QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES Secondary Analysis Meta-Analysis Pilot Studies and Replication Studies Methodological Research PART FIVE: MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS Running Subjects One-at-a-Time The Measurement of Change Strategies for Coping with Missing-Data Problems The Dissemination of Research Results
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