Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences
- 8th Edition - January 15, 2027
- Latest edition
- Authors: Stephen Polgar, Shane A. Thomas
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 8 7 1 8 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 8 7 1 9 - 0
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- Bridges the gap between health research methods and evidence-based clinical practice
- Provides a practical and clear approach to quantitative and qualitative research methodology
- Evolve Resources contains over 1,000 interactive questions for ongoing reflection and self-assessment
- Real case and practical scenarios directly related to the health sciences to highlight key concepts
- Extensive glossary for better understanding of the language of research
Undergraduates in a range of health professions areas such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, radiography; postgraduates in these professions; staff running research methods course for these groups
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
- Edition: 8
- Latest edition
- Published: January 15, 2027
- Language: English
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Stephen Polgar
Stephen Polgar works in the School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
Affiliations and expertise
School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Melbourne, AustraliaST
Shane A. Thomas
Shane A. Thomas is Professor and Director of Primary Care Research, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Monash University, Melbourne, AustraliaHonorary Professor Research School in Population Health, Australian National UniversityProfessor and Director, International Institute for Primary Health Care Research,Health and Family Planning Capacity Building and Continuing Education Center of Shenzhen, China
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Director of Primary Care Research, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Monash University, Melbourne, AustraliaHonorary Professor Research School in Population Health, Australian National UniversityProfessor and Director, International Institute for Primary Health Care Research,Health and Family Planning Capacity Building and Continuing Education Center of Shenzhen, China