Introduction to research in the health sciences / Stephen Polgar and Shane A. Thomas
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TextPublication details: Edinburg, New York : Churchill Livingstone, c2008Edition: Fifth edtionDescription: vii, 334 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmISBN: - 9780443074295
- R 850 .P65 2008
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Methods and health research: discussion, questions, and answers Research planning Sampling methods and external validity Causal research and internal validity: discussion, questions, and answers Experimental designs and intervention studies Surveys and quasi-experimental designs Single case (n=1) designs Qualitative research Questionnaire design Interview techniques and the analysis of interview data Observation Measurement: discussion, questions, and answers Organization and presentation of data Measures of central tendency and variability Standard scores and normal curve Correlation: discussion, questions, and answers Probability and sampling distributions Hypothesis testing Selection and use of statistical tests The interpretation of research evidence: Discussion, questions, and answers Qualitative data analysis Presentation of health science research Critical evaluation of published research Synthesis of research evidence
Research is fundamental to the health sciences, and the ability to employ research methods and techniques is an essential skill for health professionals. This text demystifies research jargon, providing a comprehensive guide to techniques and issues
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