Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:The Role of Research in Nursing -- The Scientific Approach to the Research Process -- The Evolution of Research: From Science to Practice -- Using Research in the Care of Patients -- Overview of the Research Process -- The Literature Review -- The Theoretical Framework -- Research Problems and Hypotheses -- Introduction to Design -- Experimental and Quasiexperimental Designs -- Margaret Grey-- Nonexperimental Designs -- Qualitative Approaches to Research -- Sampling -- Legal and Ethical Issues -- Data Collection Method

15. Reliability and Validity / Geri Lobiondo-Wood and Judith Haber. 16. Descriptive Data Analysis / Ann Bello. 17. Inferential Data Analysis / Margaret Grey. 18. Analysis of the Findings / Geri Lobiondo-Wood -- Using Research in Practice / Mara M. Baun. 19. Evaluating Quantitative Research Studies / Judith A. Heermann and Betty Craft. 20. Evaluating the Qualitative Research Report / Helen J. Streubert -- App. A: The Abdomen, Thigh, and Arm as Sites for Subcutaneous Sodium Heparin Injections / P. S. Stewart Fahs and M. R. Kinney -- App. B: Coping and Adaptation in Children with Diabetes / M. Grey, M.E. Cameron and F. W. Thurber -- App. C: Types and Meanings of Caring Behaviours Among Elderly Nursing Home Residents / C. P. Hutchison and Sr. R. T. Bahr.