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9780443062650

Introduction to Research in Health Sciences

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  • ISBN13:

    9780443062650

  • ISBN10:

    044306265X

  • Edition: 4th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2000-07-25
  • Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
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Summary

This book is essential reading for research in any of the health science disciplines. This new edition covers quantitative and qualitative research methodology in simple language with a straightforward approach. Each chapter contains a self-assessment test, discussion, and questions and answers so readers can assess their progress. Thistext ensures that students can understand and utilize the latest advances in their area of clinical practice. The book combines a thorough grounding in practical research skills with a down-to-earth approach.

Author Biography

Shane A. Thomas is Adjunct Professor, School of Nursing, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia; Adjunct Professor, School of Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia; Visiting Principal Research Fellow, School of Social Work, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Senior Fellow, School of Behavioural Science, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.

Table of Contents

Preface vii
SECTION 1 The scientific method 1(20)
The scientific method and health research
3(18)
Discussion, questions and answers
17(4)
SECTION 2 Research planning 21(36)
Research planning
23(12)
Sampling methods and external validity
35(10)
Causal research and internal validity
45(12)
Discussion, questions and answers
53(4)
SECTION 3 Research designs 57(48)
Experimental designs
59(10)
Surveys and quasi-experimental designs
69(12)
Single subject (n = 1) designs
81(10)
Qualitative field research
91(14)
Discussion, questions and answers
101(4)
SECTION 4 Data collection 105(46)
Questionnaire design
107(8)
Interview techniques and the analysis of interview data
115(10)
Observation
125(10)
Measurement and instrumentation
135(16)
Discussion, questions and answers
147(4)
SECTION 5 Descriptive statistics 151(56)
Organization and presentation of data
153(14)
Measures of central tendency and dispersion
167(12)
Standard scores and the normal curve
179(12)
Correlation
191(16)
Discussion, questions and answers
203(4)
SECTION 6 Inferential statistics 207(60)
Probability and sampling distributions
209(16)
Hypotheses testing
225(16)
Selection and use of statistical tests
241(14)
Interpretation of the evidence
255(12)
Discussion, questions and answers
263(4)
SECTION 7 Dissemination and critical evaluation of research 267(24)
Presentation of health science research
269(8)
Critical evaluation of published research
277(14)
Discussion, questions and answers
268(23)
SECTION 8 291(2)
Glossary of research terms 293(8)
References and further reading 301(2)
Answers to questions 303(6)
Appendices 309(8)
Index 317

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