Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences eBook

This popular textbook provides a concise, but comprehensive, overview of health research as an integrated, problem-solving process. It bridges the gap between health research methods and evidence-based clinical practice, making it an essential tool for students embarking on research. Practitioners also benefit from guidance on interpreting the ever-expanding published research in clinical and scientific journals, to ensure their practice is up to date and evidence-based and to help patients understand information obtained online.

Uses simple language and demystifies research jargon

Covers both quantitative and qualitative research methodology, taking a very practical approach

Gives examples directly related to the health sciences

Each chapter contains a self-assessment test so that the reader can be sure they know all the important points

Provides an extensive glossary for better understanding of the language of research

Online interactive self-assessment tests:

Multiple choice questions

True or false questions

Short answer questions

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