Introduction to research in the health sciences / Stephen Polgar, Shane A. Thomas.
| Author/creator | Polgar, Stephen |
| Other author | Thomas, Shane A. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 5th ed. |
| Publication Info | Edinburgh ; New York : Elsevier, 2008. |
| Description | vii, 334 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Methods and health research: discussion, questions, and answers -- Research planning -- Sampling methods and external validity -- Causal research and internal validity: discussion, questions, and answers -- Experimental designs and intervention studies -- Surveys and quasi-experimental designs -- Single case (n=1) designs -- Qualitative research -- Questionnaire design -- Interview techniques and the analysis of interview data -- Observation -- Measurement: discussion, questions, and answers -- Organization and presentation of data -- Measures of central tendency and variability -- Standard scores and normal curve -- Correlation: discussion, questions, and answers -- Probability and sampling distributions -- Hypothesis testing -- Selection and use of statistical tests -- The interpretation of research evidence: Discussion, questions, and answers -- Qualitative data analysis -- Presentation of health science research -- Critical evaluation of published research -- Synthesis of research evidence. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (301-303) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007002160 |
| ISBN | 9780443074295 (pbk.) : |
| ISBN | 0443074291 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | W 20.5 P765I 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |