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Approachable, up-to-date, and rich with practical tips and strategies, 'Polit & Beck's Nursing Research' is the go-to text for teaching students how to perform research and critically appraise research reports for use in practice. Clear writing details the latest methodologic innovations in nursing, medicine, and social sciences, accompanied by helpful learning features that reinforce effective research methods and help students develop the critical thinking capabilities to confidently critique research reports and apply evidence-based findings in clinical practice.