Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences E-Book
- ISBN-10
- 0702046698
- ISBN-13
- 9780702046698
- Category
- Medical
- Pages
- 256
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-08-22
- Publisher
- Elsevier Health Sciences
- Authors
- Stephen Polgar, Shane A. Thomas
Description
This popular textbook provides a concise, but comprehensive, overview of health research as an integrated, problem-solving process. It bridges the gap between health research methods and evidence-based clinical practice, making it an essential tool for students embarking on research. Practitioners also benefit from guidance on interpreting the ever-expanding published research in clinical and scientific journals, to ensure their practice is up to date and evidence-based and to help patients understand information obtained online. Uses simple language and demystifies research jargon Covers both quantitative and qualitative research methodology, taking a very practical approach Gives examples directly related to the health sciences Each chapter contains a self-assessment test so that the reader can be sure they know all the important points Provides an extensive glossary for better understanding of the language of research Online interactive self-assessment tests: Multiple choice questions True or false questions Short answer questions Log on to evolve.elsevier.com/Polgar/research and register to access the above assets.
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Other editions
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- 2011-10-24
- 344 pages
- Paperback
- Elsevier Health Sciences
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