Chapter 1
Introduction to Nursing Research
in an Evidence-Based
Practice Environment
Is your world view closer to the positivist or the constructivist paradigm? Explore the aspects of the two paradigms that are especially consistent with your world view.
Tell whether the following statement is true or false:
Nursing research is systematic inquiry using disciplined methods to solve problems.
False
Research is systematic inquiry using disciplined methods to solve problems. Nursing research is systematic inquiry to develop knowledge about issues of importance to the nursing profession.
- Systematic inquiry using disciplined methods to solve problems
Nursing research
- Systematic inquiry to develop knowledge about issues of importance to the nursing profession
