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Introduction to Health Research Methods: A practical guide /

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Main Author: Jacobsen, Kathryn H.
Format: Book
Language:Spanish
Published: San José, Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2012
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Table of Contents:
  • The Purpose and Process of Health Research. IDENTIFYING A STUDY QUESTION. Selecting a General Topic. Reviewing the Literature. Focusing the Research Question. SELECTING A STUDY APPROACH. Overview of Study Approaches. Reviews. Correlational (Ecological) Studies. Case Series. Cross-Sectional Surveys. Case-Control Studies. Cohort Studies. Experimental Studies. Qualitative Studies. DESIGNING THE STUDY AND COLLECTING DATA. Developing a Proposal and Protocol. Primary Studies: Selecting a Sample Population. Primary Studies: Estimating Sample Size. Primary Studies: Developing a Questionnaire. Primary Studies: Surveys and Interviews. Primary Studies: Additional Assessments. Primary Studies: Ethical Considerations. Ethical Review and Approval. Secondary Studies: Existing Data Sets. Tertiary Studies: Systematic Reviews and Interviews. ANALYZING DATA. Data Management. Descriptive Statistics. Comparative Statistics. A Brief Guide to Advanced Health Statistics. REPORTING FINDINGS. Article Structure. Citing. Writing Strategies. Critically Revising. Posters and Presentations. Selecting Target Journals. The Submission, Review, and Publication Process. Why Publish?.