"Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing is an accessible and comprehensive learning tool for nurses returning to graduate school or engaged in evidence-based practice. Presents statistics in a readable, user-friendly format through numerous updated screenshots and data sets, and includes procedures for using Microsoft Excel and SPSS application to help nurses connect statistics with everyday work in the healthcare field"-- Provided by publisher."In Pursuit of Evidence-Based Excellence As US health care continues to evolve, the demand for nurses who can critically interpret data, evaluate research, and apply statistical reasoning to patient care has never been greater. Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing continues to equip nursing students, nurse educators, and practicing clinicians with the statistical knowledge necessary to engage in evidence-based decision making in an updated fourth edition. Praised for its readability, the authors teach students to interpret and evaluate statistical findings in practice. Building upon the success of previous editions, the updated Fourth Edition reflects the increasing importance of continuous quality improvement and how statistical analyses are foundational in those processes. In addition to featuring the latest SPSS procedures, the new edition includes new case studies in nearly all chapters, additional critical thinking questions and self-quizzes in each chapter, and relevant examples aligned with current nursing practice. Features and Benefits NEW Chapter 2: Quality and Safety Improvement in Nursing discusses the key concepts and essential tools for implementing quality improvement in the healthcare setting.
Revised and expanded Key Terms and Learning Objectives enhance conceptual understanding. Additional practice datasets in each chapter promote hands-on learning and reinforce key concepts. Reflects current trends in nursing and healthcare with modern and relevant examples that align with current nursing practice. Features updated and expanded information on implying causation, the Chi-Square (2) Test, Fishers Exact Test, descriptive and inferential statistics, and more. Each new print copy is packaged with Navigate access that includes the eBook with Quizzes, Interactive Lectures, Practice Problems with Data Sets, and Sample Data Sets. Instructor resources include Slides in PowerPoint format, an Instructors Manual, Test Bank, a Solutions Manual, Sample Syllabus, and Competency Mapping. Appropriate Courses Statistics, Research Design and Evidence-based Practice Advanced Statistics for Clinical Practice Nursing Research & Statistics Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice Advanced Research"-- Provided by publisher.