Research In Nursing And Health : Understanding And Using Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Hoskins, Carol Noll; Mariano, Carla; Carty, Barbara (CON); Giacquinta, Joseph (CON); Jacobs, Susan Kaplan (CON); Hoskins, Carol Noll (EDT); Mariano, Carla (EDT)

ISBN 10: 0826116167 / ISBN 13: 9780826116161

Published by Springer Publishing Company, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Research In Nursing And Health : Understanding And Using Quantitative And Qualitative Methods
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826116167
• ISBN 13: 9780826116161
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

This book offers the reader a synopsis of research, appreciating both the science and art of inquiry. It is designed to present the basic elements of conducting and understanding nursing research using an expeditious and useful reference format.

This updated new edition offers the reader a step-by-step guide to conducting research and to understanding the research studies done by others. It describes both quantitative and qualitative investigations. The book is written in outline format, for quick reference. An important feature of the new edition is an extensive listing of online databases and knowledge resources. Graduate students and nurse researchers will find this an easily accessible source of valuable information.

About the Authors

Carol Noll Hoskins, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Professor of Nursing at New York University, where she served as Director of the Program in Research and Theory Development in Nursing Science (1985-1990).

Carla Mariano, EdD, RN, AHN-C, FAAIM, is Associate Professor and Coordinator, Advanced Practice Holistic Nurse Practitioner Program and Scholar in Residence at the John Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, Division of Nursing, The Steinhardt School of Education, New York University.