1. To introduce relevant basic statistics that provide the fundamental data analytical skills for evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing research, which pertains to the scientific inquiry about matters of importance to the nursing profession. 2. To offer multi-dimensional self-learning components, including a. the exposition of basic concepts and analytical procedures, b. case studies with applications to nursing research (introduction of the case, formulation of the problem, possible approaches to tackle the problem, reporting of findings), c. assessment and feedback d. useful links and references