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Introduction
The second edition of Statistics for Nursing Research:
A Workbook for Evidence-Based Practice is a
comprehensive, practical guide that helps nursing
students and professionals understand statistical
methods in the context of nursing research and
evidence-based practice (EBP).
The book emphasizes applied statistics rather than
abstract mathematical theory, ensuring that readers
can interpret research findings and use statistical
reasoning to make informed clinical decisions. With
a workbook-style format, the text includes:
• Real-world nursing research examples
• Hands-on exercises
• Step-by-step explanations of statistical
techniques
• Interpretations of statistical findings in
research articles
• Critical thinking questions for deeper
understanding
This book is designed for nurses who need to develop
statistical literacy and effectively apply research
findings to improve patient care outcomes.
Part 1: Understanding Nursing Research
and Basic Statistical Concepts
Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing Research and
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
• Overview of nursing research and its importance
in patient care.
• The role of statistics in EBP:
o Helps in analyzing clinical data.
o Assesses treatment effectiveness.
o Evaluates healthcare interventions.
• Hierarchy of Evidence in nursing research:
o Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
(highest level).
o Randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
o Cohort and case-control studies.
o Descriptive and qualitative research
(lowest level).
• Statistical literacy: Why nurses need to
understand p-values, effect sizes, and
confidence intervals to critically assess
research findings.
Chapter 2: Introduction to Statistical Analysis in Nursing
Research
• Definition and Role of Statistics in Healthcare:
o Descriptive statistics summarize data.
o Inferential statistics make predictions from
sample data.
• Types of Variables:
o Independent vs. Dependent variables.
o Continuous vs. Categorical variables.
• Levels of Measurement:
o Nominal (e.g., blood type).
o Ordinal (e.g., pain scale).
o Interval (e.g., temperature).
o Ratio (e.g., weight, height).
Part 2: Descriptive Statistics for Nursing
Research
Chapter 3: Frequency Distributions and Graphical Data
Representation
• Organizing Data into Frequency Distributions.
• Creating Graphs for Data Visualization:
o Histograms, Bar Charts, Pie Charts, Line
Graphs, Boxplots.
• Identifying Trends in Nursing Data:
o Patient recovery rates, medication
adherence patterns, etc.
Chapter 4: Measures of Central Tendency
• Mean, Median, Mode:
o Mean: Useful for normally distributed data.
o Median: Best for skewed data (e.g., patient
wait times).
o Mode: Used for categorical data.
• Application in Nursing: Determining average
hospital stay duration, pain level assessments,
etc.
Chapter 5: Measures of Variability
• Range, Variance, and Standard Deviation:
o Range: Difference between highest and
lowest values.
o Standard deviation: Shows data spread
around the mean.
o Variance: Measures data dispersion.
• Use in Healthcare:
o Variability in patient recovery times,
medication effectiveness, etc.
Chapter 6: Probability and the Normal Distribution
• Basic Probability Concepts in Nursing:
o Used in risk assessments (e.g., probability of
post-surgical complications).
• Normal Distribution (Bell Curve):
o Most health variables (e.g., blood pressure,
cholesterol levels) follow this pattern.
• Z-Scores and Standard Normal Curve
Applications:
o Used in patient diagnostics and risk
stratification.
Part 3: Inferential Statistics for Nursing
Research
Chapter 7: Sampling Methods and Confidence Intervals
• Types of Sampling Methods:
o Simple random sampling (ideal but hard to
achieve).
o Convenience sampling (commonly used in
nursing research).
• Confidence Intervals (CIs):
o Used to estimate population parameters
from sample data.
o Example: A study estimates that 80% of
diabetic patients will benefit from a new
drug, ±5% margin of error (95% CI: 75%-
85%).
Chapter 8: Hypothesis Testing
• Null vs. Alternative Hypotheses.
• Statistical Significance and p-values:
o A p-value < 0.05 means statistical
significance.
• Type I and Type II Errors:
o Type I (False Positive): Finding an effect
when there’s none.
o Type II (False Negative): Missing a real effect.
Chapter 9: t-Tests for Comparing Two Groups
• Independent t-tests (e.g., comparing blood
pressure between two groups).
• Paired t-tests (e.g., before-and-after effects of a
nursing intervention).
Chapter 10: ANOVA for Comparing Multiple Groups
• One-way ANOVA (e.g., comparing pain relief
across 3 different medications).
• Repeated Measures ANOVA (e.g., measuring
anxiety levels over multiple time points).
Chapter 11: Chi-Square Test for Categorical Data
• Used for analyzing relationships between
categorical variables.
• Example: Comparing smoking status (yes/no)
and heart disease incidence (yes/no).
Chapter 12: Correlation and Regression Analysis
• Pearson Correlation (r): Measures strength and
direction of relationships between two variables.
• Linear Regression: Used for predicting patient
outcomes (e.g., predicting risk of stroke based
on cholesterol levels).
Part 4: Advanced Statistical Methods in
Nursing Research
Chapter 13: Reliability and Validity in Nursing Research
• Cronbach’s Alpha (measuring survey reliability).
• Test-retest reliability (ensuring consistent
results over time).
Chapter 14: Survival Analysis
• Kaplan-Meier Curves (measuring patient
survival rates).
• Cox Regression Analysis (predicting risk factors
for mortality).
Part 5: Practical Applications and
Interpretation of Nursing Statistics
Chapter 15: Interpreting Research Findings
• How to critically read statistical results in
nursing research articles.
• Understanding effect sizes (Cohen’s d, odds
ratios, relative risk, number needed to treat
[NNT]).
Chapter 16: Writing and Presenting Statistical Findings
• How to write research papers and
presentations.
• Common statistical pitfalls to avoid in nursing
research.
This book provides an interactive, step-by-step
approach to learning and applying statistics in
nursing research. The emphasis on evidence-based
practice (EBP) makes it an invaluable resource for
nursing students, clinical researchers, and
healthcare professionals who want to improve
patient outcomes through statistical reasoning and
data analysis.
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