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Neutens, James J.,

Research techniques for the health sciences / James J. Neutens, Laurna Rubinson. - Fifth edition. - xvi, 325 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

What is research? -- Developing the research proposal -- Critical review of the literature and information sources -- Considering ethics in research -- Conducting experimental and quasi-experimental research -- Conducting survey and self-report research -- Conducting qualitative research -- Conducting evaluation research and mixed designs -- Conducting analytical epidemiologic research -- Sampling designs and techniques -- Analyzing and interpreting data : descriptive analysis -- Analyzing and interpreting data : inferential analysis -- Techniques for data presentation -- Communicating your research.

ISBN: 9780321883445 (hbk) RM562.50 0321883446 (hbk)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Public health--Research--Methodology.
Health education--Research--Methodology.
Health promotion--Research--Methodology.
Medicine--research--methodology.
Public health.
Research design.
Data Collection--Methods.
Health education.
Health Services Research.

LC Class. No.: RA440.85 / .R83 2014