Statistics and Data Analysis for Nursing Research

Polit, Denise F. PhD

Book Information
Edition:	2nd
Publisher:	Pearson
ISBN:	0-13-508507-1 (0135085071)
ISBN-13:	978-0-13-508507-3 (9780135085073)
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2010
Publish Date:	08/09
Weight:	1.75 Lbs.
Pages:	440
Carton Quantity:	24
Subject Class:	N-R (Nursing Research and Issues)
Return Policy:	Non-Returnable.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Medical Prof
Subject Definition:	Nursing Research-Methods; Statistics as Topic
NLM Class:	W 20.5
LC Class:	RT81.5
Abstract:	The second edition of Statistics and Data Analysis for Nursing, uses a conversational style to teach students how to use statistical methods and procedures to analyze research findings. Readers are guided through the complete analysis process from performing a statistical analysis to the rationale behind doing so. Special focus is given to quantitative methods. Other features include management of data, how to "clean" data, and how to work around missing data. New to this edition are updated research examples utilizinging examples from an international mix of studies published by nurse researchers in 2006-2009.