Basics in Nursing Research and Biostatistics

Description

This textbook is a legitimate effort to draw the student nurse towards research and meet their intellectual needs. The contents of this textbook have been strictly drawn as per the Indian Nursing Council (INC) syllabus. It integrates both nursing research and biostatistics, by quoting subject-related examples. Many tables and figures are incorporated to make the subject easy-to-understand.

Key Features

• Complies strictly as per the Indian Nursing Council (INC) syllabus for BSc (N), Post Basic BSc (N) and MSc (N) curricula.
• Provides basic understanding on research and biostatistics with special focus on application for both the student and faculty community.
• Provides authentic information in simple language and follows lucid style.
• Contains illustrated research examples, tables, figures, flowcharts and schematic diagrams, making it reader friendly.
• Provides research studies to stimulate critical thinking and innovative ideas.
• Includes unit-wise long essays, short essays and multiple choice questions (MCQs) compiled from various previous examinations.
• Sets the platform for executing future research projects.

Table of Contents

1. PART A-NURSING RESEARCH
   1. Introduction to Nursing Research
   2. Research Process
   3. Research Problem and Hypothesis
   4. Review of Literature
   5. Theory and Conceptual Framework in Nursing Research
   6. Research Approaches and Designs
   7. Sample and Sampling Techniques
   8. Tools and Methods of Data Collection
   9. Plan for Data Analysis and Interpretation
   10. Dissemination (Communication) and Utilization of Research Findings
2. PART B-BIOSTATISTICS
   1. Introduction to Biostatistics
   2. Measures of Central Tendency
   3. Measures of Variability
   4. Normal Probability Distribution
   5. Measures of Relationship
   6. Inferential Statistics and Hypothesis Testing
   7. Application of Statistics in Health and Use of Computers for Data Analysis
   8. Glossary
   9. Appendices
   10. Index