Meticulously crafted to align with the Indian Nursing Council syllabus for B.Sc. Nursing students, this fifth edition also serves as an introductory text for postgraduate students and is beneficial for GNM students and other healthcare professionals. It aims to familiarize students with various research methodologies in nursing. Key Features 1. Nursing Research: The Fifth Edition strengthens foundational concepts with an updated historical overview and an expanded scope, incorporating the NINR framework and a new section on research capacity in nursing. Enhanced visual aids, including a new Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) diagram, provide insights into the evolving landscape of nursing research. This edition also clarifies the research process with improved explanations of hypothesis components, threats to validity, and qualitative research methodologies. 2. Statistics: This edition enhances statistical understanding by introducing advanced topics like improved sample size estimation, expanded data collection methods, and an updated statistical decision tree. New subjects, such as interquartile range (IQR) calculation, whisker plots, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, area under the curve (AUC), regression assumptions, and factor and cluster analyses, enrich readers' comprehension of statistical applications in nursing research. 3. Digital Resources: In line with contemporary educational practices, the book integrates QR codes and hyperlinks to supplementary materials. A Digital Teaching Kit includes Quick Facts Sheets, a question bank with about 2,000 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and PowerPoint presentations, ensuring an engaging and accessible learning experience. With these enhancements, the Fifth Edition becomes an essential resource for nursing students, educators, and healthcare professionals seeking comprehensive knowledge of research and statistics in healthcare.