This book should be in every nurse's library! Compact, portable and comprehensive, this handy guide offers a thorough overview of research for undergraduates, graduate students and practicing nurses. Easy-to-understand coverage includes a succinct review of qualitative and quantitative research approaches and guidelines for writing proposals, preparing presentations, getting funding, and how to access Internet research sources. An extensive glossary of more than 900 terms related to research methods, theory, and statistical analyses will make this reference essential for every nurse involved in research