Key features this book provides the students of nursing profession with sound knowledge for research in nursing. This innovative essential series of the title concisely covers key content of nursing research. It has been organised into 18 chapters and ideally the text is flowed sequentially. Every attempt has been made to maintain simplicity and lucidity of language and style. Focuses on concepts and classification of research, overview of the research process, theory and theoretical framework, research problem and hypothesis. The book ends with pilot study, data analysis and interpretation, communicating nursing research and critiquing research report. Table of contents 1. Concepts of research 2. Research in nursing 3. Classification of research 4. Overview of the research process 5. Review of literature 6. Theory and theoretical framework 7. Research problem 8. Hypotheses 9. Research design 10. Sampling 11. Ethical issues in nursing research 12. Research planning or proposal.