Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences 6th EDITION (Original PDF from Publisher)

Stephen Polgar BSc(Hons) MSc (Author), Shane A. Thomas DipPubPol PhD MAPS (Author)

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 to that the reader can sure they know all the important points.

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

Online interactive self-assessment tests, including:

• • Multiple choice questions

• • True or false questions

• Crosswords . and more.

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