Describe the four levels of measurement and identify which level was used for measuring specific variables Describe characteristics of frequency distributions and identify and interpret various descriptive statistics Describe the…
Distinguish between nonprobability and probability samples and compare their advantages and disadvantages Identify and describe several types of sampling designs in quantitative studies Evaluate the appropriateness of the sampling method…
Discuss key research design decisions for a quantitative study Discuss the concepts of causality and identify criteria for causal relationships Describe and identify experimental, quasi-experimental, and nonexperimental designs Distinguish between…
Understand why research is important in nursing Discuss the need for evidence-based practice Describe broad historical trends and future directions in nursing research Identify alternative sources of evidence for nursing…
Identify and describe the major sections in a research journal article Characterize the style used in quantitative and qualitative research reports Read a research article and broadly grasp its “story”…
Define new terms presented in the chapter and distinguish terms associated with quantitative and qualitative research Distinguish experimental and nonexperimental research Identify the three main disciplinary traditions for qualitative nursing…
Discuss alternative approaches to integrating research evidence and advantages to using systematic methods Describe key decisions and steps in doing a meta-analysis and metasynthesis Critique key aspects of a written…
Distinguish research utilization and evidence-based practice (EBP) and discuss their current status within nursing Identify several resources available to facilitate EBP in nursing practice List several models for implementing EBP…
Discuss the historical background that led to the creation of various codes of ethics Understand the potential for ethical dilemmas stemming from conflicts between ethics and research demands Identify the…
Identify advantages of mixed methods research and describe specific applications Describe strategies and designs for conducting mixed methods research Identify the purposes and some of the distinguishing features of specific…
