A nurse researcher reviews several articles about coping skills among parents of children with chronic illness and notes that half of the studies involved single-parent families.The researcher decides to examine whether coping skills differ in single-parent versus dual-parent households.The researcher is engaging in

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Synthesis of sources involves thinking deeply about what has been found and identifying the main themes of the information.In this case,the reviewer has discovered a variable that may affect the outcome of the studies.Analysis requires manipulation of what is found,literally making it the author's own.Appraisal involves identifying relevant content and determining the credibility or validity of the information.Evaluation involves reviewing the literature content and determining its relevance to the topic.

A Nurse Researcher Reviews Several Articles About Coping Skills Among