Polgar, Stephen. <br/><br/>
Introduction to research in the health sciences / 
Stephen Polgar and Shane A. Thomas 
 - Fifth edtion. 
 - Edinburgh :  Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier,  2008. 
 - vii, 334 pages :   illustrations ;   25 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/><br/>Methods and health research: discussion, questions, and answers<br/>Research planning<br/>Sampling methods and external validity<br/>Causal research and internal validity: discussion, questions, and answers<br/>Experimental designs and intervention studies<br/>Surveys and quasi-experimental designs<br/>Single case (n=1) designs<br/>Qualitative research<br/>Questionnaire design<br/>Interview techniques and the analysis of interview data<br/>Observation<br/>Measurement: discussion, questions, and answers<br/>Organization and presentation of data<br/>Measures of central tendency and variability<br/>Standard scores and normal curve<br/>Correlation: discussion, questions, and answers<br/>Probability and sampling distributions<br/>Hypothesis testing<br/>Selection and use of statistical tests<br/>The interpretation of research evidence: Discussion, questions, and answers<br/>Qualitative data analysis<br/>Presentation of health science research<br/>Critical evaluation of published research<br/>Synthesis of research evidence 
<br/><br/> Research is fundamental to the health sciences, and the ability to employ research methods and techniques is an essential skill for health professionals. This text demystifies research jargon, providing a comprehensive guide to techniques and issues 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780443074295 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>BIOMEDICAL -- RESEARCH METHODS.<br/>MEDICINE -- RESEARCH -- METHODOLOGY.<br/>RESEARCH -- DESIGN.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>R 850 .P65 2008