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Reading Research: A User-Friendly Guide for Health Professionals

Davies, Barbara RN, PhD

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Book Information
Edition:	5th
Publisher:	Mosby
ISBN:	1-926648-38-2 (1926648382)
ISBN-13:	978-1-926648-38-5 (9781926648385)
New Edition:	1-77172-073-5
Format:	Stapled
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2012
Publish Date:	11/11
Weight:	0.32 Lbs.
Pages:	82
Carton Quantity:	110
Subject Class:	N-R (Nursing Research and Issues)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 10 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
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ProQuest Ebook Central:	Available in ProQuest Ebook Central™ View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Nursing
Subject Definition:	Nursing Research; Research Design
NLM Class:	WY 20.5
LC Class:	R852
Abstract:	This practical beginner-level introduction to health sciences research is ideal for both students and health professionals. It assumes the reader has little or no experience with analyzing published research, and provides guidelines for reading and understanding research articles, as well as information about important elements of published research (e.g., research methods, common terminology, data analysis and results). The book also briefly discusses how research results can be used and applied to practice. Concise overview of health sciences-related research - a fast read for students looking to maximize study time. Easy-to-read conversational style - simplified style encourages students. Helpful, succinct tips - useful, practical advice for those who are new to the subject. An accompanying website provides up-to-date links for relevant research projects and other research-related sites, and offers Reader's Companion Worksheets. Expanded Chapters 2 and 3 now include more on mixed method research. New information about systematic reviews including an example of how to read a forest plot. Descriptive and interpretive phenomenology is explained. NEW: Includes brief discussion about using social media to find research. NEW: Interactive forms on accompanying website.

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