O The 39 research articles in this collection illustrate a wide variety of models for both quantitative and qualitative nursing research. OThe lines in each article are sequentially numbered, which facilitates classroom discussions by allowing professors and students to pinpoint specific parts of an article. OThe articles have been carefully selected for use with students who are just beginning their study of research methods. The difficulty level will challenge but not overwhelm. OFactual Questions at the end of each article draw studentsO attention to methodologically important points. OQuestions for Discussion request studentsO opinions on unique aspects of each article. OHelps instructors avoid copyright infringement problems. The publisher has paid fees to the copyright holders for permission to include the research articles in this book. O New to this edition: A copy of our Bonus Articles for A Cross Section of Nursing Research booklet is included free of charge. OThe research articles are classified under these major headings: Ononexperimental quantitative researchOtrue experimental researchOquasi-experimental researchOpre-experimental researchOqualitative researchOcombined qualitative and quantitative researchOtest reliability and validity researchOmeta analysis.The articles have been drawn from a wide variety of journals such as: OBehavior ModificationOCancer NursingOComputers in NursingOComputers, Informatics, NursingOHealth Education & BehaviorOIssues in Mental Health NursingOJournal for Nurses in Staff DevelopmentOJournal of Community Health NursingOJournal of Gerontological NursingOJournal of Nursing Care QualityOJournal of Pediatric NursingOJournal of Research in NursingOJournal of the Society of Pediatric NursesONurse EducatorONursing ResearchOPsychological ReportsOPublic Health NursingORehabilitation NursingOResearch in Nursing & HealthOThe Journal of Nursing AdministrationOWestern Journal of Nursing Research