Now in its 7th 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. 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.
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
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