The Research Process in Nursing
4th Edition
Published on 22. March 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
504 pages
978-0-632-05158-8 (ISBN)
Description
Reviews of the previous edition: e content provides a thorough, accessible and systematic journey through the research process. The book is clearly presented, chapters are well written and referenced, and practical examples are cited throughout.' Nursing Standard is edition offers more than its predecessors. To a great extent the book reflects the growing depth and experience that is present at a time nursing research in growing in stature. Overall, it can not be denied that a great deal of valuable information is presented here in a logical and readable way. Consequently, the stated aim to 'enable reading and understanding of research' is largely met within the acknowledge restraints of the sheer scope of the subject.' Nursing Times.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
100
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 172 mm
Weight
878 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-632-05158-8 (9780632051588)
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Kate Gerrish | Catherine Gerrish | Anne Lacey
The Research Process in Nursing
Book
02/2006
5th Edition
Wiley-Blackwell
€29.75
Article is exhausted; no reprint
Previous edition
D. Cormack
The Research Process in Nursing
Book
02/1996
3rd Edition
Blackwell Science Ltd
€39.83
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Content
Part I - Introduction to the research process - The nature and purpose of research; Common terms and concepts in research; Validity and reliability; Agencies supportive to research; Ethical issues in research; An overview of the research process; Part II - The research process; Part A - Preparatory work - Asking the research question; Searching the literature; Reviewing and evaluating the literature; Preparing a research proposal; Gaining access to the research site; Part B - Research design - Qualitative research, Grounded theory, Quantitative research, Experimental research, Action research, Historical research, Descriptive research, Evaluation research, Single case study, Longitudinal research, Survey design and sampling; Part C - Data collection - Attitude measurement, Interview, Questionnaire, Observation, The critical incident technique, Physiological measurement; Part D - Data handling - Data Storage; Quantitative analysis (descriptive); Quantitative analysis (inferential), Qualitative Analysis, Computer assisted data analysis, Data presentation; Part III - The use of research - Reporting and disseminating research; The research, education, management and practice interface; Epilogue; Index.