Introduction to research :
Elizabeth DePoy
Introduction to research : understanding and applying multiple strategies / Elizabeth DePoy, Laura N. Gitlin. - 4th ed. - St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Mosby, c2011. - xiv, 369 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Research as an important way of knowing -- Essentials of research -- Philosophical foundations -- Framing the problem -- Developing a knowledge base through review of the literature -- Theory in research -- Formulating research questions and queries -- Language and thinking processes -- Design approaches -- Experimental-type designs -- Naturalistic inquiry designs -- Setting the boundaries of a study -- Protecting the boundaries -- Boundary setting in experimental-type designs -- Boundary setting in naturalistic designs -- Collecting information -- Measurement in experimental-type research -- Gathering information in naturalistic inquiry -- Preparing and organizing data -- Statistical analysis for experimental-type research -- Analysis in naturalistic inquiry -- Sharing research knowledge before the study -- Sharing research knowledge during and after the study -- Case study designs -- Reciprocal role of research and practice -- Stories from the field.
9780323068543 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2010034363
Public health--Research--Methodology.
Medical care--Research--Methodology.
Human services--Research--Methodology.
Experimental design.
Research Design.
RA 440.85 / .D47 2011
362.1072
W 20.5
Introduction to research : understanding and applying multiple strategies / Elizabeth DePoy, Laura N. Gitlin. - 4th ed. - St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Mosby, c2011. - xiv, 369 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Research as an important way of knowing -- Essentials of research -- Philosophical foundations -- Framing the problem -- Developing a knowledge base through review of the literature -- Theory in research -- Formulating research questions and queries -- Language and thinking processes -- Design approaches -- Experimental-type designs -- Naturalistic inquiry designs -- Setting the boundaries of a study -- Protecting the boundaries -- Boundary setting in experimental-type designs -- Boundary setting in naturalistic designs -- Collecting information -- Measurement in experimental-type research -- Gathering information in naturalistic inquiry -- Preparing and organizing data -- Statistical analysis for experimental-type research -- Analysis in naturalistic inquiry -- Sharing research knowledge before the study -- Sharing research knowledge during and after the study -- Case study designs -- Reciprocal role of research and practice -- Stories from the field.
9780323068543 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2010034363
Public health--Research--Methodology.
Medical care--Research--Methodology.
Human services--Research--Methodology.
Experimental design.
Research Design.
RA 440.85 / .D47 2011
362.1072
W 20.5