1. Chapter Nineteen The Research Report Angela Gillis & Winston Jackson Nursing Research: Methods & Interpretation

2. Research Report A comprehensive description of the project Includes a minimum of four major sections: the introduction, methods, results, and discussion

3. General Orientation AudienceStyle Type of report - quantitative or qualitative Avoiding Plagiarism - quotations, paraphrasing, citing secondary sources, references Avoiding Sexist Language

4. Organization Introduction Review of Literature Hypotheses and Research Design Data Collection Procedures Description of the Sample Description of Indexes, Measurements Presenting Basic Results

5. Summary Tables: Summarizing Univariate Statistics a. Nominal/ Ordinal Variables Number % Gender: Male 82 48.0 Female 89 52.0 Status: Student 26 15.2 Retired 2 1.2 Retired 2 1.2 Unemployed, looking for work 13 7.6 Unemployed, not looking for work 4 2.3 Employed Part-time 19 11.1 Employed Full-time 107 62.6 Size of Home Community Under 5,000 17 9.0 Under 5,000 17 9.0 5,000 - 19,999 24 12.7 5,000 - 19,999 24 12.7 20,000 - 99,999 16 8.5 20,000 - 99,999 16 8.5 100,000 - 999,999 08 57.1 100,000 - 999,999 08 57.1 1,000,000 or more 24 12.7 1,000,000 or more 24 12.7

6. Summary Tables Summarizing Mean Values b. Ratio Variables Mean Standard Number Deviation of Cases Deviation of Cases Age 29.6 14.7 183 Income $43,257. 16,419. 77 Seniority 8.87 3.76 104 Seniority 8.87 3.76 104 Number of Children 1.37 1.06 78

7. Summary Tables Summarizing Crosstabs Tables Respondents' Smoking Behaviour by Selected Independent Variables* Percent N of Cases: Probability Percent N of Cases: Probability Indendent Variables Smoker Column Total (Chi-Square) Trend Residence: On Campus 19.8 101.93283 ? On Campus 19.8 101.93283 ? Off Campus 20.4 54 Off Campus 20.4 54 SES of Father: Low SES 22.2 54.61304 + Low SES 22.2 54.61304 + Mid to High SES 18.8 101 Mid to High SES 18.8 101 Respondent's Age: 19 or Younger 19.7 76.93597 + 19 or Younger 19.7 76.93597 + 20 or Older 20.3 79 20 or Older 20.3 79 Level of Self-Esteem: Low 19.5 77.87237 - Low 19.5 77.87237 - High 20.5 78 High 20.5 78 Home Community: Under 30,000 17.8 118.22068 - Under 30,000 17.8 118.22068 - 30,000 or More 27.0 37 30,000 or More 27.0 37Gender: Male 17.6 68.51734 + Male 17.6 68.51734 + Female 21.8 87 Female 21.8 87

8. Summary Tables Comparing Mean Values Table 19.5 Comparing the Means on Grade Performance of Grade 12 students.** Independent Variables Standard Number Test of Mean Deviation of Cases Significance Trend Mean Deviation of Cases Significance Trend Eats Breakfast: No 68.9 12.7 46.0003 + Yes 76.3 10.0 95 Yes 76.3 10.0 95 Breakfast Eaten No 69.5 9.9 39.0049 + in last 7 days: Yes 75.4 11.5 106 in last 7 days: Yes 75.4 11.5 106 Lunch Others 73.8 11.7 105.8412 * maker: Self 74.3 11.6 29 maker: Self 74.3 11.6 29 Gender: Male 71.4 11.7 85.0026 + Female 77.2 10.0 58

9. Qualitative Report Qualitative researchers are concerned with capturing the essence of phenomenon of concern to nurses with a level of detail that makes the experience come alive for the reader

10. Guidelines for Qualitative Reports Tell the essence of the study Describe the social & historical context Describe the natural history of the study Communicate raw data in vignettes, quotes, photos, etc Articulate conclusions & impact on nursing

11. Sample Outline Qualitative Report (varies with design) Abstract Introduction, statement of topic & purpose Review of Literature Methodology - participants,procedure, data analysis FindingsDiscussion