
eBook - ePub
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - E-Book
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - E-Book
- 288 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - E-Book
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - E-Book
About this book
Now in its 7 th edition this textbook is a must have for any health professional student. It provides a comprehensive overview of health research, in a concise and easy to read format using examples directly related to the health sciences. It helps students understand health research models, and how research goes on to inform and improve evidence-based clinical practice. For practitioners it provides guidance on published research in journals, providing an essential tool to keep their practice evidence based.
- Uses simple language and demystifies research jargon
- Covers both quantitative and qualitative research methodology, taking a very practical approach
- Provides an extensive glossary for better understanding of the language of research
- Fully updated online interactive self-assessment tests including MCQs, true or false questions and short answer questions.
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Yes, you can access Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - E-Book by Stephen Polgar,Shane A. Thomas in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Physiotherapy, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Dedication
- Copyright
- Preface
- Section 1. Methodological Foundations of Health Research
- Section 2. Research Planning
- Section 3. Research Designs
- Section 4. Data Collection
- Section 5. Descriptive Statistics
- Section 6. Data Analysis and Inference
- Section 7. Evaluation and Dissemination of Research Results
- A APPENDIX. z-Scores and Associated Areas Between z and Mean and Beyond
- Appendix B. t Distribution
- APPENDIX C. Chi-square (χ2)
- Index