Basic methods of medical research /
Abhaya Indrayan.
- Third edition.
- New Delhi, India : AITBS Publishers, India, c2013
- 410 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes index.
1. Understand the Basics of Medical Research -- 2. Prepare the Research Protocol -- 3. Review the Existing Information -- 4. Identify and Assess Medical Uncertainties in the Investigation -- 5. Control Uncertainties by Evolving a Good Design -- 6. Exercise Additional Care in Medical Experiments and Clinical Trials -- 7. Draw a Adequate Sample -- 8. Collect, Record and Collate the Data -- 9. Assess Health and Disease -- 10. Measure Degree of Uncertainty in the Results by Odds and Risks -- 11. Evaluate Statistical Significance, Confidence Intervals and Robustness -- 12. Assess Relationship and Cause-Effect -- 13. Present Results Effectively -- 14. Write an Impressive Manuscript of a Thesis/Paper -- 15. Follow Reporting Ethics -- Glossary of Methodological Terms -- Index.
Medical research has jacked up around the world as the realization of significance of health mounts. Thus it is now more important to learn research methods than ever before.