02803oam 2200505 450 991081930070332120240131144717.01-118-59436-31-118-64362-31-118-59510-6(OCoLC)824610058(MiFhGG)GVRL6RNE(EXLCZ)99256000000010353920130111d2013 uy 0engurun|---uuuuatxtccrUnderstanding and conducting research in the health sciences /Christopher J.L. Cunningham, Bart L. Weathington, David J. PittengerHoboken, N.J. Wileyc2013Hoboken, New Jersey :John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,2013.1 online resource (xii, 525 pages) illustrationsGale eBooksDescription based upon print version of record.1-118-13540-7 Includes bibliographical references and index.Behavioral and social research in the health sciences -- Ethics and research -- The foundations of research -- An overview of empirical methods -- Writing the research report -- Reviewing the literature -- Sampling -- Assessments, surveys, and objective measurement -- A model for research design -- Correlational research -- Between-subjects designs -- Single variable between-subjects research -- Between-subjects factorial designs -- Correlated groups designs -- Single-participant experiments, longitudinal studies, and quasi experimental designs -- Research with categorical data -- Qualitative and mixed-methods research.A comprehensive introduction to behavioral and social science research methods in the health sciences Understanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences is designed to develop and facilitate the ability to conduct research and understand the practical value of designing, conducting, interpreting, and reporting behavioral and social science research findings in the health science and medical fields. The book provides complete coverage of the process behind these research methods, including information-gathering, decision formation, and results presentationBiomedical ResearchmethodsResearch DesignMedicineResearchMethodologyBiomedical Researchmethods.Research Design.MedicineResearchMethodology.574Cunningham Christopher J. L1690070Weathington Bart L.Pittenger David J.MiFhGGMiFhGGBOOK9910819300703321Understanding and conducting research in the health sciences4065567UNINA