The Practice of Nursing Research - E-Book

The Practice of Nursing Research - E-Book
Author: Susan K. Grove
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 755
Release: 2012-08-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032329331X

NEW! Enhanced emphasis on evidence-based practice equips you to generate research evidence and to appraise and synthesize existing research for application to clinical practice. Using the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program criteria as a point of focus, this book prepares you for today’s emphasis on evidence-based practice in the clinical setting. NEW! Expanded emphasis on qualitative research addresses phenomenological research, grounded theory research, ethnographic research, exploratory-descriptive research, and historical research to support the development of nursing. NEW! Updated coverage of digital data collection guides you through use of the internet for research and addresses the unique considerations surrounding digital data collection methods. NEW! Pageburst ebook study guide gives you the opportunity to fully master and apply the text content in a convenient electronic format with integrated interactive review questions.

Statistics for Nursing Research - E-Book

Statistics for Nursing Research - E-Book
Author: Susan K. Grove
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2024-01-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032393174X

Get the review and practice you need to critically appraise the statistical methods used in published research! Statistics for Nursing Research, 4th Edition helps you understand and interpret statistical methods, sampling and measurement techniques, and statistical analysis techniques. This unique and practical workbook is divided into two parts to differentiate between basic and advanced statistical methods, with dozens of hands-on exercises that will help you practice working with the statistical methods needed for building an evidence-based practice. This workbook is an indispensable resource for any nursing student or practicing nurse wishing to gain competency in conducting statistical analyses. - Comprehensive coverage of basic statistical methods includes extensive practice with the most common techniques of sampling, measurement, and statistical analysis seen in nursing and health sciences literature. - Literature-based approach uses key excerpts from published studies to reinforce learning through practical application. - 38 sampling, measurement, and statistical analysis exercises provide a practical review of both basic and advanced statistical techniques. - Study Questions in each chapter help you examine a statistical technique and apply concepts to an actual literature appraisal. - Online submission of answers for Questions for Further Application allows you to complete exercises in a web-based format and then submit completed exercises to your instructor via email for grading. - Consistent format for all chapters enhances learning and enables quick review. - NEW! More than half of the research articles in Part 1 are new, ensuring that exercises are based on the most current, clinically applicable published studies. - NEW! Enhanced interactive online functionality of the Questions for Further Application for each chapter allows you to save your work and complete the exercises at a later time before submitting work to your instructor for grading. - NEW! Enhanced emphasis on diversity and inclusion features representation of diverse authors and research foci in selected published articles. - NEW! Two new exercises are added to this edition: a unique Handling Missing Data exercise and a Calculating the Mann-Whitney U Test exercise. - NEW! VST eBook version of this title is a fully interactive eBook for the first time. - NEW! Supplemental video tutorials by Dr. Cipher on the Evolve website provide valuable reinforcement that is especially helpful for visual and auditory learners.

Using and Interpreting Statistics

Using and Interpreting Statistics
Author: Eric W. Corty
Publisher: Macmillan Higher Education
Total Pages: 804
Release: 2016-03-17
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 131902890X

Eric Corty’s engaging textbook is exceptionally well suited for behavioral science students studying statistical practice in their field for the first time. An award-winning master teacher, Corty speaks to students in their language, with an approachable voice that conveys the basics of collecting and understanding statistical data step by step. Examples come from the behavioral and social sciences, as well as from recognizable aspects of everyday life to help students see the relevance of what they are studying.

Mathematics for the Clinical Laboratory E-Book

Mathematics for the Clinical Laboratory E-Book
Author: Lorraine J. Doucette
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2020-06-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032358229X

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Laboratory Technology** Master the skills you'll need to perform accurate clinical laboratory calculations! Mathematics for the Clinical Laboratory, 4th Edition demonstrates the calculations used in the analysis of test specimens. It begins by explaining basic mathematical principles and then covers the types of calculations needed in specific areas of the clinical lab including urinalysis, hematology, and microbiology. Finally, it focuses on the statistical calculations used in quality assurance and quality control. Step-by-step examples reinforce your understanding, and calculation templates and practice problems ensure that you make correct calculations every time. - Step-by-step examples explain basic mathematical principles and show you exactly how to perform each type of calculation. - Sample problems with answers can also be used as templates for solving laboratory calculations. - Practice problems at the end of each chapter provide a self-assessment tool, helping you determine what you need to review. - Summaries of important formulas are included at the end of the text's major sections. - Coverage of statistical calculations includes standard deviation, as well as calculations associated with quality assurance and quality control. - Quick tips and notes make it easier to understand and remember pertinent information. - Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter provide measurable outcomes to achieve by completing the chapter material. - Full-color design includes 100 illustrations. - Useful appendix of Greek symbols provides a quick reference to turn to when studying. - Glossary at the back of the textbook includes definitions of important mathematical terms. - New! Updated content and calculations reflect the latest procedures used in today's laboratories.

Social Science Research

Social Science Research
Author: Anol Bhattacherjee
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2012-04-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781475146127

This book is designed to introduce doctoral and graduate students to the process of conducting scientific research in the social sciences, business, education, public health, and related disciplines. It is a one-stop, comprehensive, and compact source for foundational concepts in behavioral research, and can serve as a stand-alone text or as a supplement to research readings in any doctoral seminar or research methods class. This book is currently used as a research text at universities on six continents and will shortly be available in nine different languages.

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Author: Susan A. Nolan
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 710
Release: 2011-02
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 142923265X

Nolan and Heinzen’s engaging introduction to statistics has captivated students with its easy readability and vivid examples drawn from everyday life. The mathematics of statistical reasoning are made accessible with careful explanations and a helpful three-tier approach to working through exercises: Clarifying the Concepts, Calculating the Statistics, and Applying the Concepts. New pedagogy, end-of-chapter material, and the groundbreaking learning space StatsPortal give students even more tools to help them master statistics than ever before.

Using and Interpreting Statistics in the Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

Using and Interpreting Statistics in the Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
Author: William E. Wagner, III
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2018-02-28
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1544321090

Using and Interpreting Statistics in the Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences is designed to be paired with any undergraduate introduction to research methods text used by students in a variety of disciplines. It introduces students to statistics at the conceptual level—examining the meaning of statistics, and why researchers use a particular statistical technique, rather than computational skills. Focusing on descriptive statistics, and some more advanced topics such as tests of significance, measures of association, and regression analysis, this brief, inexpensive text is the perfect companion to help students who have not yet taken an introductory statistics course or are confused by the statistics used in the articles they are reading.

Statistical Power Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences

Statistical Power Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences
Author: Jacob Cohen
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2013-05-13
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1134742770

Statistical Power Analysis is a nontechnical guide to power analysis in research planning that provides users of applied statistics with the tools they need for more effective analysis. The Second Edition includes: * a chapter covering power analysis in set correlation and multivariate methods; * a chapter considering effect size, psychometric reliability, and the efficacy of "qualifying" dependent variables and; * expanded power and sample size tables for multiple regression/correlation.

Statistics for Social Understanding

Statistics for Social Understanding
Author: Nancy E. Whittier
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 713
Release: 2024-08-06
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1538175940

Statistics for Social Understanding introduces statistics as it’s used in the social sciences—as a tool for advancing understanding of the social world. The authors provide thorough coverage of social science statistical topics, a balanced approach to calculation, and step-by-step directions on how to use both SPSS and Stata software, giving students the ability to analyze data and explore exciting questions. “In Depth” boxes encourage critical thinking by tackling tricky statistical queries, and each chapter concludes with a chapter summary, a section on using Stata, a section on using SPSS, and practice problems. All problems have been accuracy-checked by an outside panel of reviewers. Readily available datasets for classroom use include material from institutions such as the American National Election Study, General Social Survey, World Values Survey, and the School Survey on Crime and Safety. Statistics for Social Understanding is accompanied by a learning package, written entirely by author Tina Wildhagen, that is designed to enhance the experience of both instructors and students.

Interpreting and Using Statistics in Psychological Research

Interpreting and Using Statistics in Psychological Research
Author: Andrew N. Christopher
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 585
Release: 2016-08-30
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 150630415X

This practical, conceptual introduction to statistical analysis by award-winning teacher Andrew N. Christopher uses published research with inherently interesting social sciences content to help students make clear connections between statistics and real life. Using a friendly, easy-to-understand presentation, Christopher walks students through the hand calculations of key statistical tools and provides step-by-step instructions on how to run the appropriate analyses for each type of statistic in SPSS and how to interpret the output. With the premise that a conceptual grasp of statistical techniques is critical for students to truly understand why they are doing what they are doing, the author avoids overly formulaic jargon and instead focuses on when and how to use statistical techniques appropriately.