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_aIntroduction to the research in the health sciences / _cStephen Polgar, Shane A. Thomas |
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_aEdinburgh : _bElsevier, _cc2013. |
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_aix, 235 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. |
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505 | _aPolgar & 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. | ||
520 | _aProvides 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. | ||
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