Understanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences

Inbunden, Engelska, 2013

AvChristopher J. L. Cunningham,Bart L. Weathington,David J. Pittenger,Christopher J. L. (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga) Cunningham,Bart L. (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga) Weathington,David J. (Marietta College) Pittenger,Christopher J L Cunningham,Bart L Weathington,David J Pittenger

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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 designsStep-by-step coverage of single-factor and multifactor studies as well as single-subject and nonexperimental methodsAccessible chapter explanations, real-world examples, and numerous illustrations throughoutGuidance regarding how to write about research within the formatting styles of the American Medical Association and the American Psychological AssociationThe 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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Utgivningsdatum2013-09-03
Mått185 x 260 x 29 mm
Vikt1 075 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor544
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9781118135402

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CHRISTOPHER J. L. CUNNINGHAM, PhD, is UC Foundation Associate Professor of Industrial-Organizational and Occupational Health Psychology at the University of Tennessee of Chattanooga, where he is also Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Dr. Cunningham is also a coauthor of Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences and Understanding Business Research, both published by Wiley.BART L. WEATHINGTON, PhD, is UC Foundation Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he is also Coordinator of the Industrial-Organizational Psychology graduate program. Dr. Weathington is also a coauthor of Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences and Understanding Business Research, both published by Wiley.DAVID J. PITTENGER, PhD, is Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Marshall University. Dr. Pittenger is also a coauthor of Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences and Understanding Business Research, both published by Wiley.

Preface ixPart One Overview of the Research Process1 Behavioral and Social Research in the Health Sciences 32 Ethics and Research 253 The Foundations of Research 454 An Overview of Empirical Methods 79Part Two Nuts and Bolts of Research5 Writing the Research Report 1136 Reviewing the Literature 1397 Sampling 1618 Assessments, Surveys, and Objective Measurement 1919 A Model for Research Design 225Part Three Common Research Designs10 Correlational Research 25511 Between-Subjects Designs 28512 Single-Variable Between-Subjects Research 31513 Between-Subjects Factorial Designs 34514 Correlated-Groups Designs 367Part Four Special Research Designs15 Single-Participant Experiments, Longitudinal Studies, and Quasi-Experimental Designs 39316 Research with Categorical Data 41517 Qualitative and Mixed-Methods Research 439Appendix A Reviewing the Statistics behind the Research 461Appendix B Statistical Tables 479Index 521

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