Fundamentals of research methodology for healthcare professionals
Author:   C. van der Walt ,  H.I. Brink ,  G. van Rensburg
Publisher:   Juta & Company Ltd
Edition:   4th ed
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9781485124689


Pages:   256
Publication Date:   30 November 2017
Format:   Paperback
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This fourth edition of Fundamentals of Research Methodology for Healthcare Professionals has been updated to incorporate the latest trends in research methodology and evidence-based practice. It details the steps involved in planning and undertaking a research project, from identifying and formulating the problem through to reporting findings. It underscores the importance of having a clear understanding of research methodology and terminology for doing the following: reading research reports with critical insight, implementing evidence-based prac¬tice, and expanding research. This edition is certain to stimulate awareness of the myriad researchable and research-requiring questions encountered daily in healthcare practice. Key features include: - clearly defined learning objectives to indicate the focus of each chapter - practical examples of research projects or steps in the research process - chapter summaries to reinforce learning - exercises to put the theory into practice - a practical, hands-on introduction to research methodology.

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Author:   C. van der Walt ,  H.I. Brink ,  G. van Rensburg
Publisher:   Juta & Company Ltd
Imprint:   Juta Legal and Academic Publishers
Edition:   4th ed
ISBN:  

9781485124689


ISBN 10:   1485124689
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   30 November 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Contents; Chapter 1: Orientation to health sciences research; Chapter 2: Research and theory; Chapter 3: Ethical considerations in the conduct of health sciences research; Chapter 4: An overview of the research process; Chapter 5: Selecting or identifying research problems; Chapter 6: The literature review; Chapter 7: Refining and defining the research question or formulating a hypothesis and preparing a research proposal; Chapter 8: Quantitative research; Chapter 9: Qualitative research designs; Chapter 10: Sampling; Chapter 11: Data collection; Chapter 12: Data quality; Chapter 13: Data analysis; Chapter 14: Research reports and report evaluation.

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