Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing

Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing, 3rd Edition, is a textbook designed to prepare students to interpret and perform statistical analyses in healthcare. The text establishes a clear rationale for statistical study by connecting broader healthcare trends and levels of evidence directly to nursing practice.

Coverage addresses foundational principles, guiding students through the differences between samples and populations as well as descriptive and inferential statistics. The book also examines sampling procedures, evaluating the respective strengths and limitations of random and nonrandom sampling within clinical inquiry.

To support diverse learning styles, chapters incorporate structured study aids such as end-of-chapter critical thinking questions that help students review and reinforce primary concepts.