Overview

Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders: Methods for Systematic Inquiry, Fifth Edition is a comprehensive yet accessible text meant for instructors and students of research methods in the field of communication sciences and disorders. This innovative book reflects the current emphasis on evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology and audiology. The concepts associated with evidence-based practice are integrated throughout the chapters. Rather than treating empirical research and the search for clinical evidence as separate topics, this text presents both as different applications of a process of scientific inquiry. The format of the chapters reflects the steps a researcher or clinician might complete when conducting an investigation. Included are features that guide students and assist with active learning. Each chapter has a set of updated review questions or case scenarios that can be used as homework, probe questions in class, or as a basis for group activities. In addition, the authors provide lists of supplemental readings from the research literature in the field. As with the previous edition, the fifth edition benefits instructors and students alike with access to a PluralPlus companion website. The website provides convenient lecture slides for each chapter and answers to review questions for instructors. For students, the website lists keywords for each chapter, provides links to supplemental websites and documents, and displays interactive versions of many of the figures within the text. New to the Fifth Edition New chapter titled Research on Assessments and Diagnostic Approaches Additional visual representations for key topics Additional case examples in the chapter review questions or on the PluralPlus companion website Main objectives at the beginning of each chapter Important points highlighted in callout boxes Diverse and inclusive language in relation to research Supplementary visual representations for students on the PluralPlus companion website PluralPlus Online Ancillary Materials For instructors: PowerPoint slides, test bank, learning activity answers and downloadable versions of select tables, figures, examples, and simulations For students and clinicians: eFlashcards, links to related sources and ERIC Search Comparison, notetaking template, outline template, and review checklist

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Publisher:   Plural Publishing Inc
Imprint:   Plural Publishing Inc
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 25.40cm
ISBN:  

9781635507027

ISBN 10:   1635507022
Pages:   309
Publication Date:   15 August 2024
Audience:   Adult education ,  College/higher education ,  Further / Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Chapter 1. Empirical and Nonempirical Research: An Overview Main Points Systematic Inquiry Some Roles for Research Types of Research Variables Getting Started with Research Summary Review Questions References Appendix 1–A. Tips for Reading a Research Article Chapter 2. Ethical Considerations Main Points Protection of Human Participants Special Protections Historical Perspective Institutional Review Boards Current Perspective Research Integrity Avoiding Conflicts of Interest Credit for Intellectual Effort Attribution of Ideas Accuracy in Reporting Information Data Management Confidentiality and Privacy Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA Summary Review Questions Learning Activities References Appendix 2–A. Research Scenario Chapter 3. Identifying and Formulating Research Questions Main Points Identifying Important Questions Formulating Research Questions Ways to Formulate a Research Problem Evidence-Based Practice Questions Criteria for Well-Formed Questions Summary Review Questions Learning Activities References Chapter 4. Completing a Literature Search and Literature Review Main Points Purposes of a Literature Search Planning and Conducting a Search Search Tools Finding Information from Books Designing a Search Strategy Organizing and Documenting Your Literature Search Summary Review Questions Learning Activities References Appendix 4–A. Electronic Literature Search Chapter 5. Writing about Research: Literature Reviews and More Main Points Research Phases Purposes of a Literature Review Organization Note Taking Writing the Paper Example of an Outline Summary and Conclusions Section Citations and References Example 1: Paraphrase from a Single Source Example 2: Paraphrase from a Single Source Example 3: Short Quote from Another Source Example 4: Short Quote from Another Source Example 1: Entry for a Journal Article from a Print Source Example 2: Entry for a Journal Article with a DOI Number Example 3: Entry for a Journal Article without a DOI Number Example 4: Entry for a Book Example 5: Entry for a Chapter in an Edited Book Example 6: Entry for a Website Document Literature Review Checklist Types of Literature Reviews Writing a Research Proposal Summary Review Questions Learning Activities References Chapter 6. Nonexperimental Research Design Main Points Nonexperimental Research Designs Survey Research Case Studies Longitudinal Research Correlation and Regression Group Comparisons Causal-Comparative Research Qualitative Research Sources and Analysis of Qualitative Data Ethnography Grounded Theory Phenomenological Analysis Case Study Conversation Analysis Scientific Rigor in Qualitative Research Summary Review Questions Learning Activities References Appendix 6–A. Examples of Research Designs Chapter 7. Research on Assessments and Diagnostic Approaches Main Points Key Concepts in Measurement Measurement Accuracy Face and Content Validity Criterion Validity Construct Validity Measurement Consistency Rater Reliability Reliability Across Time Internal Consistency Reliability Item Response Theory Summary Review Questions Learning Activities References Chapter 8. Experimental Research and Levels of Evidence Main Points Experimental Research Designs Posttest-Only Designs Pretest–Posttest Randomized Control Group Design Solomon Randomized Four-Group Design Switching Replications Design Factorial Designs Importance of Experimental Control History Maturation Statistical Regression Instrumentation Selection Mortality Quasi-Experimental Approaches Nonequivalent Control Group Designs Repeated Measures Group Design Single-Subject Designs Single-Subject Design Quality Experimental Designs and Levels of Evidence Summary Review Questions Learning Activities References Appendix 8–A. Research Scenario Chapter 9. Research Participants and Sampling Main Points Populations and Samples Sample Characteristics Sampling Methods Simple Random Sampling Systematic Sampling Stratified Random Sampling Cluster Sampling Purposive Sampling Random Assignment Sample Size Summary Review Questions Learning Activities References Chapter 10. Data Analysis: Tools for Describing Data Main Points Levels of Measurement Visual Representation of Data Descriptive Statistics Frequencies and Percentages Measures of Central Tendency Measures of Variability Means as Estimates Shapes of Distributions Summary Review Questions Learning Activities References Chapter 11. Data Analysis: Measures of Association and Difference Main Points Inferential Statistics Measures of Association Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient Coefficient of Determination Spearman Rank-Order Correlation Chi Square and Contingency Coefficient Simple Regression and Multiple Regression Testing for Differences Between Two Samples Independent and Paired t-Tests Confidence Intervals Mann-Whitney U Sign Test and Wilcoxon Matched-Pairs Signed-Ranks Test Testing for Differences among Three or More Samples Statistical Analysis for Factorial Designs Additional Tools for Analyzing Clinical Data Caution in the Use and Reporting of Statistics Summary Review Questions Learning Activities References Appendix 11–A. Examples of Data Analysis Procedures Chapter 12. Research Outcomes: Clinical Guidance, Research Reports Main Points Knowledge Base for Evaluating Clinical Research Critical Appraisal How Applicable Are the Findings Reporting Research Findings Components of a Research Report Writing Guidelines and Writing Style Disseminating Research Findings Summary Review Questions Learning Activities References Index

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Lauren K. Nelson, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an associate professor and head of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). Since coming to UNI in 1990, she has taught courses in articulation and phonological disorders, child language disorders, phonetics, prevention of communication disorders, and research methods. Her educational background includes a BS degree from Northern Michigan University and an MA degree from Central Michigan University. After working for 2 years in an Iowa area education agency, she returned to school and completed her PhD studies at Memphis State University (now University of Memphis). She has published articles in several professional journals, including the Journal of Applied Psycholinguistics, Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, Seminars in Speech and Language, and Topics in Language Disorders. **** Jaimie L. Gilbert, PhD, CCC-A, is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Northern Iowa. She received a BA in Communicative Disorders and in Linguistics from the University of Wisconsin and an MA and a PhD in Speech and Hearing Sciences (Audiology) from the University of Illinois. Dr. Gilbert completed a post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University. Her research interests include auditory-visual integration and talker variation in speech perception.

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