{"product_id":"understanding-and-conducting-research-in-the-health-sciences-isbn-9781118135402","title":"Understanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive introduction to behavioral and social science research methods in the health sciences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences \u003c\/i\u003eis designed to develop and facilitate the ability to conduct research and understand the practical value of designing, conducting, interpreting, and reporting behavioral and social science research findings in the health science and medical fields. The book provides complete coverage of the process behind these research methods, including information-gathering, decision formation, and results presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the application of behavioral and social science research methodologies within the health sciences, the book focuses on implementing and developing relevant research questions, collecting and managing data, and communicating various research perspectives. An essential book for readers looking to possess an understanding of all aspects of conducting research in the health science field, \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences \u003c\/i\u003efeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eVarious research designs that are appropriate for use in the health sciences, including single-participant, multi-group, longitudinal, correlational, and experimental designs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step coverage of single-factor and multifactor studies as well as single-subject and nonexperimental methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible chapter explanations, real-world examples, and numerous illustrations throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance regarding how to write about research within the formatting styles of the American Medical Association and the American Psychological Association\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is an excellent educational resource for healthcare and health service practitioners and researchers who are interested in conducting and understanding behavioral and social science research done within the health sciences arena. The book is also a useful resource for students taking courses in the fields of medicine, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and the health sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One Overview of the Research Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Behavioral and Social Research in the Health Sciences 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Ethics and Research 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Foundations of Research 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 An Overview of Empirical Methods 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart Two Nuts and Bolts of Research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Writing the Research Report 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Reviewing the Literature 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Sampling 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Assessments, Surveys, and Objective Measurement 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 A Model for Research Design 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three Common Research Designs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Correlational Research 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Between-Subjects Designs 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Single-Variable Between-Subjects Research 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Between-Subjects Factorial Designs 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Correlated-Groups Designs 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four Special Research Designs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Single-Participant Experiments, Longitudinal Studies, and Quasi-Experimental Designs 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Research with Categorical Data 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Qualitative and Mixed-Methods Research 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Reviewing the Statistics behind the Research 461\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Statistical Tables 479\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 521\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHRISTOPHER J. L. CUNNINGHAM, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is UC Foundation Associate Professor of Industrial-Organizational and Occupational Health Psychology at the University of Tennessee of Chattanooga, where he is also Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Dr. Cunningham is also a coauthor of \u003ci\u003eResearch Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Business Research\u003c\/i\u003e, both published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBART L. WEATHINGTON, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is UC Foundation Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he is also Coordinator of the Industrial-Organizational Psychology graduate program. Dr. Weathington is also a coauthor of \u003ci\u003eResearch Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Business Research\u003c\/i\u003e, both published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAVID J. PITTENGER, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Marshall University. Dr. Pittenger is also a coauthor of \u003ci\u003eResearch Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Business Research\u003c\/i\u003e, both published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive introduction to behavioral and social science research methods in the health sciences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e is designed to develop and facilitate the ability to conduct research and understand the practical value of designing, conducting, interpreting, and reporting behavioral and social science research findings in the health science and medical fields. The book provides complete coverage of the process behind these research methods, including information-gathering, decision formation, and results presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the application of behavioral and social science research methodologies within the health sciences, the book focuses on implementing and developing relevant research questions, collecting and managing data, and communicating various research perspectives. 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The book is also a useful resource for students taking courses in the fields of medicine, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and the health sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990426730725,"sku":"NP9781118135402","price":151.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118135402.jpg?v=1761787781","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/understanding-and-conducting-research-in-the-health-sciences-isbn-9781118135402","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}