Understanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences

Designed to develop and facilitate readers’ ability to conduct research and understand the practical value of systematic information-gathering and decision-making in the fields of medicine and the health sciences, this book provides step-by-step coverage of the research process including research design, statistical considerations, and guidance on writing and presenting results. Ideal for graduate courses on research methods, quantitative analysis, and evaluation research in health sciences, public health, and medical sciences, this book presents real-world applications of the discussed methodologies and offers key terms and ideas for most chapters.

Avainsanat: Medical Statistics & Epidemiology, research methods, quantitative analysis, evaluation research, health sciences, public health, medical sciences, biostatistics, statistics, American Medical Association, AMA, American Psychological Association