Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis in the Health Sciences – eBook

Description

Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis in the Health Sciences (PDF/AZW3) is an essential resource that expertly melds quantitative research methods with prevailing techniques for data collection and evaluation specific to the health sciences. This comprehensive ebook serves as a practical guide, meticulously leading you through every stage of the research journey. Whether you’re consuming existing studies or venturing into creating your own research and data analyses, this text covers both angles seamlessly.

Organized around three core pillars that enhance understanding in quantitative health science research—critical numbers, critical appraisal of existing studies, and the execution of new research—this educational work introduces a wealth of topics, including but not limited to:

• • Cohort studies
  • Critical appraisal
  • Descriptive statistics
  • Case-control studies
  • Searching the literature
  • Randomized controlled trials
  • Dissemination and publication
  • Research ethics and data management
  • Linear regression for continuous outcomes
  • Logistic regression for categorical outcomes
  • Confounding, effect modification, mediation, and causal inference
  • Measures of association for categorical and continuous outcomes

In addition to the core content, a dedicated companion website offers supplementary resources designed to enrich the learning experience for both students and educators. This includes R programming code, visuals, and comprehensive self-assessment tools linked directly to the exercises and activities found within the ebook.

Written in an approachable and user-friendly style, this publication ensures thorough coverage of essential topics, preparing readers with both the theoretical knowledge of the research process and the practical skills necessary for effective data collection and analysis. It stands as a vital resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing studies in health and medical sciences.

Additional ISBNs include: 978-0415734080, 978-0273763840, 9781315771113, 9781306890632, 9781317674429, 978-1317674405, 978-1317674412, 9781317674405, 1317674413, 978-1317674412, 0415734088, 1317674405.

NOTE: The product consists solely of the ebook, Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis in the Health Sciences in AZW3 (Kindle) format. A converted PDF is available upon request. Please note that no access codes are included.