Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences

Name: Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences
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ISBN: 9780702041945

ISBN-10: 0702041947

ISBN-13: 9780702041945

Edition: 6th 2014

Authors: Stephen Polgar, Shane A. Thomas

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The advancement of knowledge and practice in health care depends on the education of individuals who are competent in undertaking health research and evaluations. Research is fundamental to the health sciences. Technological advances and an increasing demand to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and quality of health services have ensured that research is a high priority for the health care industry. Consistent with the previous versions, the sixth edition of Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences has two overall aims: to introduce the fundamental principles of research methodology and explain how these principles are applied for conducting research in the health sciences and to…

Book details

List price: $32.99
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date: 9/17/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



Preface



Methodological foundations of health research



Foundations of health research



Quantitative and qualitative methods



The research process



Research planning



The formulation of research questions



Sampling methods and external validity



Ethics



Research designs



Experimental designs and randomized controlled trials



Surveys and quasi-experimental designs



Single case (n = 1) designs



Qualitative research



Data collection



Questionnaires



Interviewing techniques



Observation



Measurement



Descriptive statistics



Organization and presentation of data



Measures of central tendency and variability



Standard scores and normal distributions



Correlation



Data analysis and inference



Probability and confidence intervals



Hypothesis testing: selection and use of statistical tests



Effect size and the interpretation of evidence



Qualitative data analysis



Evaluation and dissemination of research results



Critical evaluation of published research



Synthesis: systematic reviews and meta-analyses


Glossary of research terms


References and further reading



z scores and associated areas between z and mean and beyond



t distribution



Chi-square (ï¿½<sup>2</sup>)


Index