The public health researcher : a methodological guide
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The public health researcher : a methodological guide
Oxford University Press, 1997
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Bibliography: p.189-213
Includes index
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Description
This book argues that a good public health researcher is someone who is familiar with the latest methodological developments in the health area. The Public Health Researcher surveys all major methods. Each method chapter contains a review of relevant studies, and discusses advantages and disadvantages, practical principles, and ethical issues.
Table of Contents
- 1. A History of Public Health Research
- 2. Simple Questionnaire Survey
- 3. Epidemiological Surveys
- 4. Observational Designs
- 5. Randomised Control Trials
- 6. Outcome Measures: QUALYS/Utilities
- 7. Personal Interviews
- 8. Focus Groups
- 9. Secondary Analysis
- 10. Meta-Analysis
- 11. Qualitative Innovations
- 12. Innovations from Cultural and Social Studies
- Bibliography
- Index
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