A survival guide for health research methods /

This handy book is an ideal companion for all health and nursing students looking for an accessible guide to research. Written in a friendly style, the book takes the stress out of research learning by offering realistic, practical guidance and demystifying research methods jargon. The book takes yo...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Ross, Tracy (Lecturer in research methods) (Author)
Format: Government Document Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Maidenhead, Berkshire : McGraw-Hill/Open University Press, 2012.
Subjects:
Medicine > Research > Methodology.
Health > Research > Methodology.
Medical care > Research > Methodology.
Medicine > Research.
Medical care > Research.
Research Design
Nursing Research > methods
Qualitative Research
Médecine > Recherche > Méthodologie.
Santé > Recherche > Méthodologie.
Soins médicaux > Recherche > Méthodologie.
Médecine > Recherche.
Soins médicaux > Recherche.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > General.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Health Care Issues.
MEDICAL > Diseases.
MEDICAL > Health Care Delivery.
MEDICAL > Health Policy.
MEDICAL > Public Health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Disease & Health Issues.
MEDICAL > Research.
Medicine > Research > Methodology
Medical care > Research > Methodology
Health > Research > Methodology
Medical care > Research
Medicine > Research
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:This handy book is an ideal companion for all health and nursing students looking for an accessible guide to research. Written in a friendly style, the book takes the stress out of research learning by offering realistic, practical guidance and demystifying research methods jargon. The book takes you through the main methods, tools and approaches used by health researchers and uses examples and case studies to highlight good and bad practice in research. The book also includes : Guidance on critical thinking and writing, to assist you in interpreting research articles and judging their worth ; simple exercises, discussion points and reflective opportunities to help you construct logical arguments and apply research findings to practice ; useful tips for surviving and exceeding in your course of study ; a section in each chapter on 'jargon busting' to help you keep on top of the terms and language used in research. 'A Survival Guide for Health Research Methods' is a great first book for students and practitioners new to the subject. It will also be of use to staff returning to practice and those with no prior research knowledge.
Physical Description:1 online resource (195 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780335244744
0335244742
9781280121104
1280121106
0335244734
9780335244737
9786613524966
6613524964

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