Understanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences
Samenvatting
A comprehensive introduction to behavioral and social science research methods in the health sciences
Understanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences is designed to develop and facilitate the ability to conduct research and understand the practical value of designing, conducting, interpreting, and reporting behavioral and social science research findings in the health science and medical fields. The book provides complete coverage of the process behind these research methods, including information–gathering, decision formation, and results presentation.
Examining the application of behavioral and social science research methodologies within the health sciences, the book focuses on implementing and developing relevant research questions, collecting and managing data, and communicating various research perspectives. An essential book for readers looking to possess an understanding of all aspects of conducting research in the health science field, Understanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences features:
Various research designs that are appropriate for use in the health sciences, including single–participant, multi–group, longitudinal, correlational, and experimental designs
Step–by–step coverage of single–factor and multifactor studies as well as single–subject and nonexperimental methods
Accessible chapter explanations, real–world examples, and numerous illustrations throughout
Guidance regarding how to write about research within the formatting styles of the American Medical Association and the American Psychological Association
The book is an excellent educational resource for healthcare and health service practitioners and researchers who are interested in conducting and understanding behavioral and social science research done within the health sciences arena. The book is also a useful resource for students taking courses in the fields of medicine, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and the health sciences.
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<p>Part One Overview of the Research Process</p>
<p>1 Behavioral and Social Research in the Health Sciences 3</p>
<p>2 Ethics and Research 25</p>
<p>3 The Foundations of Research 45</p>
<p>4 An Overview of Empirical Methods 79</p>
<p>Part Two Nuts and Bolts of Research</p>
<p>5 Writing the Research Report 113</p>
<p>6 Reviewing the Literature 139</p>
<p>7 Sampling 161</p>
<p>8 Assessments, Surveys, and Objective Measurement 191</p>
<p>9 A Model for Research Design 225</p>
<p>Part Three Common Research Designs</p>
<p>10 Correlational Research 255</p>
<p>11 Between–Subjects Designs 285</p>
<p>12 Single–Variable Between–Subjects Research 315</p>
<p>13 Between–Subjects Factorial Designs 345</p>
<p>14 Correlated–Groups Designs 367</p>
<p>Part Four Special Research Designs</p>
<p>15 Single–Participant Experiments, Longitudinal Studies, and Quasi–Experimental Designs 393</p>
<p>16 Research with Categorical Data 415</p>
<p>17 Qualitative and Mixed–Methods Research 439</p>
<p>Appendix A Reviewing the Statistics behind the Research 461</p>
<p>Appendix B Statistical Tables 479</p>
<p>Index 521</p>