Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences,

Edition 7

Editors: By Stephen Polgar, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD and Shane A. Thomas, BA, PhD, DipPubPol, PLD, MAPS, FCHP

Publication Date: 06 Nov 2019

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Now in its 7^th edition this textbook is a must have for any health professional student. It provides a comprehensive overview of health research, in a concise and easy to read format using examples directly related to the health sciences. It helps students understand health research models, and how research goes on to inform and improve evidence-based clinical practice. For practitioners it provides guidance on published research in journals, providing an essential tool to keep their practice evidence based.

Key Features

Uses simple language and demystifies research jargon
Covers both quantitative and qualitative research methodology, taking a very practical approach
Provides an extensive glossary for better understanding of the language of research
Fully updated online interactive self-assessment tests including MCQs, true or false questions and short answer questions

About the author

By Stephen Polgar, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, Honorary Research Fellow, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia and Shane A. Thomas, BA, PhD, DipPubPol, PLD, MAPS, FCHP, Distinguished Professor of Federation University

Section 1 Methodological foundations of health research
1. Foundations of health research
2. Quantitative and qualitative methods
3. The research process

Section 2 Research planning
4. The formulation of research questions
5. Sampling methods and external validity
6. Ethics

Section 3 Research designs
7. Experimental designs and randomized controlled trials
8. Surveys and quasi-experimental designs
9. Qualitative research

Section 4 Data collection
10. Questionnaires and survey design
11. Mixed methods
12. Interviewing techniques
13. Measurement and observation

Section 5 Descriptive statistics
14. Organization and presentation of data
15. Measures of central tendency and variability
16. Standard scores and normal distributions
17. Correlation

Section 6 Data analysis and inference
18. Probability and confidence intervals
19. Hypothesis testing: selection and use of statistical tests
20. Effect size and the interpretation of evidence
21. Qualitative data analysis
22. Critical evaluation of published research

Section 7 Evaluation and dissemination of research results
23. Synthesis of research evidence: systematic reviews and meta-analyses
24. Translational research

ISBN: 9780702074936

Page Count: 224

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