This popular text continues to provide a clear introduction to the principles and processes of nursing research. Parahoo has brought his book bang up-to-date by including all relevant government initiatives, and reworking the text's Research Examples to highlight the practical application of the methods discussed. This edition also features new chapters on qualitative research, quantitative research, combining qualitative and quantitative methods and evidence-based practice and there are expanded sections on research governance, systematic reviews and utilization of research.