Introduction to the research in the health sciences / (Record no. 35817)
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| INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
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| International Standard Book Number | 9780702041945 |
| DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Call number | 610.72 PO IN |
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| Authors | Polgar, Stephen |
| TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Introduction to the research in the health sciences / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | Stephen Polgar, Shane A. Thomas |
| EDITION STATEMENT | |
| Edition | 6th ed. |
| PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | Edinburgh : |
| Publisher | Elsevier, |
| Date | c2013. |
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | ix, 235 p. : |
| Other Details | ill. ; |
| Size | 25 cm. |
| CONTENTS | |
| Contents | Polgar & Thomas: Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences 6E Section 1: The scientific method. 1 - Methods and health research Section 2: Research planning. 2 - Research planning. 3 - Sampling methods and external validity. Section 3: Research designs. 4 - Experimental designs and intervention studies. 5 - Surveys and quasi-experimental designs. 6 - Single case (n=1) designs. 7- Qualitative research. Discussion, questions and answers. Section 4: Data collection. 8 - Questionnaire design. 9 - Interview techniques and the analysis of interview data. 10 - Observation. 11 - Measurement. Discussion, questions and answers. Section 5: Descriptive statistics. 12 - Organisation and presentation of data. 13 - Measures of central tendency and variability. 14 - Standard scores and normal curve. 15 - Correlation. Discussion, questions and answers. Section 6: Inferential statistics. 16 - Probability and sampling distributions. 17 - Selection and use of statistical tests. 18 - The interpretation of research evidence. Discussion, questions and answers. Section 7: Dissemination and critical evaluation of research. 19 - Qualitative data analysis. 20 - Presentation of health science research. 21 - Critical evaluation of published research. 22 - Syntheses of research evidence. 23 - Transitional research 24 - Safe and effective intervention criteria Glossary. References and further reading. Answers to questions. Appendices Toggle expanding/contracting information section Reviews. |
| SUMMARY | |
| Summary | Provides an overview of health research as an integrated, and problem-solving process. This book intends to bridge the gap between health research methods and evidence-based clinical practice, making it an essential tool for students embarking on research. |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Research |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Health sciences |
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| Name | Thomas, Shane A. |
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| Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Permanent location | Current location | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Price effective from | Koha item type | Public note |
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| University of Wollongong in Dubai | University of Wollongong in Dubai | Main Collection | 2019-04-11 | COOP | 610.72 PO IN | T0062230 | 2019-04-11 | 2019-04-11 | REGULAR | May2019 |