Differentiate among bench, clinical, and translational science.
• Describe the historical development of the scientific method.
• Give examples of inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Discuss the limitations of the scientific method when applied to
nursing.
• Differentiate between problem solving and research.
• List the steps in the research process.
• Discuss contributions nursing research has made to nursing
practice and to health care.
• Describe the relationship of nursing research to nursing theory and
practice.
• Identify sources of support for nursing research.
• Discuss the roles of nurses in research at various levels of
education.
• Define evidence-based practice.
