Health Science Research

A Handbook of Quantitative Methods

by: Jennifer Peat

Health Science Research
Author: Jennifer Peat

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

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Format: Hardback

Publication date: 11 September 2001

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ISBN: 0761974024 ISBN 13: 9780761974024

Health Science Research by Jennifer Peat

For research to be effective, it is essential that every aspect of the study is well planned. This book intends to help researchers from various disciplines conduct their studies with this kind of integrity. It is intended for scientists, research assistants, qualified or trainee physicians, nurses and allied health workers. Top page

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For research to be effective, it is essential that every aspect of the study is well planned. "Health Science Research" has been written to help researchers from all disciplines conduct their studies with this kind of integrity. Each chapter covers a specific area for conducting a study, including: formulating the research question; preparing a grant application; subject recruitment; data collection and analysis; and, interpreting the results of the study. This informative text is designed to be a user friendly research, reference and study tool. It has been organised into eight chapters, each of which covers a specific area of conducting a research study. This book will be of particular value to scientists, research assistants, qualified or trainee physicians, nurses and allied health workers. The book will also be an essential companion for students in all disciplines who want to learn more about how to do good research. Top page

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Publisher & Imprint: SAGE Publications Ltd

City: London

Pages: 328

More info: height 234 mm width 156 mm weight 726 gr thickness 25 mm

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Age recommended: College/higher education

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey: 610.72 Library of Congress Subject: R852.H43 2 Medical sciences

Summary Health Science Research Reviewing the Literature Planning the Study Selecting the Measurements Calculating the Sample Size Conducting the Study Analyzing the Data Reporting the Results Appraising Research Protocols Top page

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