Introduction to Research
Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies
2nd Edition
Published on 10. September 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
348 pages
978-0-8151-0979-2 (ISBN)
Description
This introductory textbook demystifies the research process, providing a foundation from which to critique and understand research designs and their applications to healthcare settings. Covering both quantitative and qualitative research it is divided into three parts. The first gives the philosophical background of research, while the other two cover the thinking and action processes of research. Throughout the text the value of multiple research strategies are emphasised. An innovative and practical text for undergraduates in any of the allied health therapies.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Occupational therapy students, physiotherapy students and manual therapy students
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
116 ills
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 187 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8151-0979-2 (9780815109792)
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Previous edition
Elizabeth DePoy | Laura N. Gitlin
An Introduction to Research
Multiple Strategies for Health and Human Services
Book
09/1993
Mosby
€47.18
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Content
PART I INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Research as an Important Way of Knowing Chapter 2 Essentials of Research PART II THINKING PROCESSES Chapter 3 Philosophical Foundations Chapter 4 Framing the Problem Chapter 5 Developing a Knowledge Base Through Review of the Literature Chapter 6 Theory in Research Chapter 7 Formulating Research Questions and Queries Chapter 8 Language and Thinking Processes PART III DESIGN APPROACHES Chapter 9 Experimental Type Designs Chapter 10 Naturalistic Inquiry Chapter 11 Case Study Design PART IV ACTION PROCESSES Chapter 12 Setting the Boundaries of a Study Chapter 13 Boundary Setting in Experimental-Type Designs Chapter 14 Boundary Setting in Naturalistic Designs Chapter 15 Collecting Information Chapter 16 Measurement in Experimental-Type Research Chapter 17 Gathering Information in Naturalistic Inquiry Chapter 18 Preparing Data for Analysis Chapter 19 Statistical Analysis for Experimental-Type Research Chapter 20 Analysis in Naturalistic Inquiry Chapter 21 Reporting and Disseminating Conclusions Chapter 22 Conclusion