Purpose
This self-paced learning module is designed to familiarize you with the principles of conducting and using research. The module is divided into five sections: Foundations of Research, Research Design and Measurement, Statistical Analysis, Review of a Research Article, and Application of Learning.
Intended Audience
Nurses at all levels will find this information helpful and relevant, but it will be particularly valuable for the novice researcher. There are no prerequisites.
Learning Objectives
1. Define basic statistical terms.
2. Discuss ethical issues specific to conducting research.
3. Describe the levels of evidence from research studies.
4. Describe measurement concepts.
5. Describe appropriate statistical tests for various research designs.
6. Compare and contrast various statistical methods used in published research studies.
7. Discuss the key components of the sections of a research article.
Authors
Lee Shirland, MS RN NNP-BC
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
Suzanne Staebler, DNP RN NNP-BC
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Plano, TX
Contributing Authors
Stacey Cashwell, MSN RN CNS
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
Judy Philbrook, MSN RN NNP-BC
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
Lead Nurse Planner
Pamela Spivey, MSN RN CCNS
Levine Children's Hospital
Charlotte, NC
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