Professional nurses must be able to critique and understand the strengths and weaknesses of statistical design and analysis in order to able to develop evidence-based practices in a clinical setting. Statistics for Nursing: A Practical Approach teaches entry-level nursing students the selection, application, and evaluation of statistical analysis techniques, as well as the evaluation and clinical application of the results derived from this analysis. Written in a clear, straightforward manner, this comprehensive text includes chapter objectives, clinical research focus, research application boxes, chapter summaries, key terms for each chapter, review questions, application exercises, and much more.