Mastering Statistical Methods for Nursing Research: A Comprehensive Guide

By Susan K. Grove, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, and Daisha J. Cipher, PhD

Get the review and practice you need to critically appraise the statistical methods used in published research with the 4th edition of Statistics for Nursing Research! This unique and practical workbook is designed to help you understand and interpret statistical methods, sampling and measurement techniques, and statistical analysis techniques, ultimately building an evidence-based practice.

A Practical Approach to Statistical Methods

This workbook is divided into two parts, differentiating between basic and advanced statistical methods. With dozens of hands-on exercises, you’ll gain practical experience working with statistical methods essential for nursing research. Whether you’re a nursing student or a practicing nurse, this guide is an indispensable resource for developing competency in conducting statistical analyses.

Comprehensive Coverage of Statistical Methods

• Extensive practice with common techniques of sampling, measurement, and statistical analysis seen in nursing and health sciences literature
• Literature-based approach using key excerpts from published studies to reinforce learning through practical application
• 38 sampling, measurement, and statistical analysis exercises providing a practical review of both basic and advanced statistical techniques

Enhance Your Learning Experience

• Study Questions in each chapter to examine a statistical technique and apply concepts to an actual literature appraisal
• Online submission of answers for Questions for Further Application, allowing you to complete exercises in a web-based format and submit completed exercises to your instructor for grading
• Consistent format for all chapters, enhancing learning and enabling quick review

New Features in the 4th Edition

• Over half of the research articles in Part 1 are new, ensuring exercises are based on the most current, clinically applicable published studies
• Enhanced interactive online functionality of the Questions for Further Application for each chapter, allowing you to save your work and complete exercises at a later time before submitting work to your instructor for grading
• Emphasis on diversity and inclusion, featuring representation of diverse authors and research foci in selected published articles
• Two new exercises: a unique Handling Missing Data exercise and a Calculating the Mann-Whitney U Test exercise
• VST eBook version of this title, a fully interactive eBook for the first time
• Supplemental video tutorials by Dr. Cipher on the Evolve website, providing valuable reinforcement especially helpful for visual and auditory learners

Product Details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Edition: 4th edition
• Publication Date: May 13, 2024
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 528
• ISBN-10: 0323930506
• ISBN-13: 978-0323930505