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Research methods for the health sciences / Christopher J.L. Cunningham, Bart L. Weathington, David J. Pittenger.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Cunningham, Christopher J. L., author.
- Weathington, Bart L., author.
- Pittenger, David J., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Biomedical Research--methods.
- Research Design.
- Medical Subjects:
- Biomedical Research--methods.
- Research Design.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2013]
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- Understanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences is designed 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 posses an understanding of all aspects of conducting research in the health science field, Understanding and Conducting Research in the Health Science 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 throughput, 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. Book jacket.
- Contents:
- Behavioral and social research in the health sciences
- Ethics and research
- The foundations of research
- An overview of empirical methods
- Writing the research report
- Reviewing the literature
- Sampling
- Assessments, surveys, and objective measurement
- A model for research design
- Correlational research
- Between-subjects designs
- Single variable between-subjects research
- Between-subjects factorial designs
- Correlated groups designs
- Single-participant experiments, longitudinal studies, and quasi experimental designs
- Research with categorical data
- Qualitative and mixed-methods research.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Electronic reproduction. Hoboken, N.J. Available via World Wide Web.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Sabin W. Colton, Jr., Memorial Fund.
- ISBN:
- 1118643623
- 9781118643624
- Publisher Number:
- 99954771907
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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