Making sense of research : an introduction for health and social care practitioners
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Making sense of research : an introduction for health and social care practitioners
Sage, 2006
3rd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [147]-152) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The Third Edition of this introduction to research for students and professionals in health and social care now contains material on literature searching techniques, meta-analysis, data protection, and critical appraisal tools.
Many people find research concepts difficult to grasp, but this book makes it easy by providing a straightforward guide to the basics.
Topics covered include:
- the role of research in health and social care
- the research process
- quantitative and qualitative approaches
- how to develop critical skills, and
- implementing research findings.
The book also features a glossary of research terms and a critical appraisal framework.
Table of Contents
The Role of Research in the Health and Social Care Professions
The Nature of Knowledge in Health and Social Care
Overview of the Research Process
Searching and Reviewing the Literature
Approaches to and Design of Research in Health and Social Care
Research Problems, Aims, Questions and Hypotheses
Sampling
Understanding Data Collection Techniques
Making Sense of Data Analysis
Ethical Issues
Critical Appraisal in Health and Social Care Research
Disseminating and Implementing Research
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