Introduction to Research : Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies

Gitlin, Depoy, Gitlin, Laura N., DePoy, Elizabeth

ISBN 10: 0815109792 / ISBN 13: 9780815109792

Published by Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Introduction to Research : Understanding and...

Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Publication Date: 1998

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Good

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

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.

Review:

"Providing a bridge between research and practice, this text for undergraduate and advanced students in the health and human services helps readers develop their clinical intuition to inform research, thinking, and action. Early chapters cover philosophical foundations and offer guidelines on reviewing the literature and formulating research questions. Design approaches are then described, covering both experimental-type designs and naturalistic inquiry designs, and practical actions are explained, such as setting the boundaries of a study, collecting info, and statistical analysis. Stories from the authors' own research practice demonstrate how to improve practice through inquiry. This fourth edition contains new material on ethics and informed consent documentation, and a new chapter on seeking financial support for research ideas, plus practical hints for getting started writing a research proposal. A student website offers background on statistics, web links, sample forms, and reference lists linked to PubMed abstracts. DePoy teaches interdisciplinary disabilities studies and social work at the University of Maine. Gitlin teaches occupational therapy at Thomas Jefferson University."

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