Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences, 8th Edition
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- Uses clear, easy-to-understand language that demystifies research jargon, and provides an extensive glossary for better understanding of the language of research
- Demonstrates how to plan a research project, from participant selection to project design, collection and analysis of data, and the presentation and critical evaluation of results
- Places a greater emphasis on the links between research and clinical practices, and discusses evidence-based clinical practice in medicine and the health sciences as a major objective for research studies
- Discusses how research findings are used to advance preventive, mitigating, and treatment activities
- Covers key topics such as artificial intelligence, evidence synthesis, and evidence-based health care
- Incorporates more visual aids throughout, including flowcharts, graphs, and charts that help readers understand and retain information
- Includes examples directly related to the health sciences and provides guidance on published research in journals—essential tools for ensuring an evidence-based clinical practice
- Provides access to updated online interactive self-assessment tests, including multiple choice, true or false, and short answer questions
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SECTION 1 METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH RESEARCH
Foundations of health research
Quantitative and qualitative methods
The research process
SECTION 2 RESEARCH PLANNING
The formulation of research questions
Sampling methods and external validity
Ethics
SECTION 3 RESEARCH DESIGNS
Experimental designs and randomized controlled trials
Surveys and quasi-experimental designs
Single case (n = 1) designs
Qualitative research
SECTION 4 DATA COLLECTION
Questionnaires
Interviewing techniques
Observation
Measurement
SECTION 5 DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS
Organization and presentation of data
Measures of central tendency and variability
Standard scores and normal distributions
Correlation
SECTION 6 DATA ANALYSIS AND INFERENCE
Probability and confidence intervals
Hypothesis testing: selection and use of statistical tests
Effect size and the interpretation of evidence
Qualitative data analysis
SECTION 7 EVALUATION AND DISSEMINATION OF RESEARCH RESULTS
Critical evaluation of published research
Synthesis: systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Glossary of research terms
References and further reading
Appendix
A. z scores and associated areas between z and mean and beyond
B. t distribution
C. Chi-square (x2)Evolve Resources
MCQs
True/false questions
Short answer questions
Adult Basic Life Support Sequence
Paediatric Basic Life Support Algorithm -
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