Rapid Research Methods for Nurses, Midwives and Health Professionals is designed to help you look up and learn research terminology and understand some of the ideas and concepts they describe. This A-Z dictionary is a collection of over 200 entries with a definition of each term as well as clear illustration of how the term is applied and the principles of research it illustrates. Alphabetically arranged in an accessible, reader-friendly format, this book: answers a clear demand for a practical, fast and concise introduction to the key concepts and methods in nursing and healthcare research. provides students with fast and accessible information designed for revision and writing research based assignments. demystifies a field that students often find daunting