This guide can help you:
Form an approach to initiating an assignment (assignment is posted for your convenience)
Identify the use of information sources based on the type of information (You'll need the databases)
Use keywords from a research question or statement to search
Distinguish differences between popular and scholarly articles
Understand different kinds of research (check the Research Paper tab)
Explore the library's information resources
Start to gather information for an assignment
Information Cycle from Univ. of Washington
An Introduction to the Research Process for Nurses
Introduction
This guide is created for students in NURS 329 Research Methods course. If you have any questions about the content, please feel free to contact me. I am an embedded librarian in your course. You can also post questions in the discussion thread.
About Quantitative Research
"Quantitative research is a systematic process used to gather and statistically analyze information that has been measured by an instrument. Instruments are used to convert information into numbers. It studies only quantifiable concepts (concepts that can be measured and turned into numbers)." It examines phenomenon through the numerical representation of observations and statistical analysis.
Langford, R. ( 2000). Navigating the Maze of Nursing Research.
Additional Resources
- Quantitative research: Designs relevant to nursing and healthcare Journal of Research in Nursing
- How do I find quantitative research studies in CINAHL? Belmont University, Bunch Library
Check the Research Paper tab for additional information
