Auteur : DePoy, Elizabeth / Gitlin, Laura N. 1952-

Édition : 4th edition

Maison d'édition : Elsevier Mosby

Date de publication : 2011

Collation : xiv, 369 p. : ill.

ISBN : 9780323068543

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : 1. Research as an important way of knowing -- 2. Essentials of research -- 3. Philosophical foundations -- 4. Framing the problem -- 5. Developing a knowledge base through review of the literature -- 6. Theory in research -- 7. Formulating research questions and queries -- 8. Language and thinking processes -- 9. Experimental-type designs -- 10. Naturalistic inquiry designs -- 11. Setting the boundaries of a study -- 12. Protecting the boundaries -- 13. Boundary setting in experimental-type designs -- 14. Boundary setting in naturalistic designs -- 15. Collecting information -- 16. Measurement in experimental-type research -- 17. Gathering information in naturalistic inquiry -- 18. Preparing and organizing data -- 19. Statistical analysis for experimental-type research -- 20. Analysis in naturalistic inquiry -- 21. Sharing research knowledge before the study -- 22. Sharing research knowledge during and after the study -- 23. Case study designs -- 24. Reciprocal role of research and practice -- 25. Stories from the field

Résumé : Bridge the gap between research and practice with DePoy and Gitlin's Introduction to Research: Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies, 4th Edition. This completely updated, user-friendly text helps you better understand not only the research process, but also research designs and their applications to the real world of clinical practice. Covering multiple research strategies (including both qualitative and quantitative research), it gives you a balanced approach to various research traditions, addressing emerging key issues in today's health care environment.

Mots-clés : Santé publique - Recherche - Méthodologie / Soins médicaux - Recherche - Méthodologie / Services sociaux - Recherche - Méthodologie / Plan d'expérience

Cote : W 20.5 D422i 2011