Developing knowledge requires a series of processes in order to establish credible data to ensure the validity and appropriateness of how it can be used in the future. For the healthcare sector, this has provided the ability to create and train new types of interventions in order to provide appropriate care in numerous fields within the system. Research, therefore, has been an essential part in providing definitive data, both disproving previous beliefs and confirming newly discovered data and methods. Furthermore, the research contains within itself its own process with a methodological approach. Among noteworthy methods, quantitative research is often used for its systemic approach (Polit & Beck, 2006). The scientific method is therefore used, which also makes use of numerical data (Polit & Beck). Here, research uses the creation of surveys, scales or assigning a numerical value to subjects (Polit & Beck). Ultimately the resulting data is neutral and statistical. However, like all things, its approach is not perfect, however it has the ability to provide valuable data. Summary of Criticized Article For nursing, research has played an important role in how clinical practice is carried out. Research has enabled nurses to provide appropriate care to patients. It enables them to do their jobs by providing them with the tools and information they need to make decisions about patient care concerns (Polit & Beck, 2006). Furthermore, research can also focus on the workers themselves in order to improve practice on both a professional and personal level. An example study conducted by King, Vidourek, and Schweibert of the University of Cincinnati created a study to determine if there is a correlation between... middle of paper... nce in outcomes for many. Knowledge grants others the ability to fulfill their duties across a spectrum of fields and for nurses; it allows them to make decisions that can improve the patient's health outcome. Nurses are a vital backbone to the healthcare system and through research they are able to continue to expand their roles, knowledge and skills on a professional and personal level. References King, K.A., Vidourek, R., & Schwiebert, M. (2009) . Eating disorders and work stress among nurses. Journal of Nursing Management, 17, 861-869. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.nu.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=5&hid=108&sid=56ec0737-792e-4eac-aad7-1ce285824dce%40sessionmgr115Polit, D., & Beck, C. (2006). Essentials of nursing research: Evaluating the evidence for nursing practice (7th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippencott Wilkins & Williams.