The book has been written in simple English without heavy technical jargons with the aim to provide readers with a book that will deliver key practical information in an efficient and effective manner and explain each topic in such a way that even someone without any health background can follow the subject and understand practical issues. It is ideal for readers with basic knowledge of research as well as for those with intermediate knowledge who need a quick refresher regarding various aspects of the research methodology. For readers with an advanced knowledge of research-design and methodology, this book can be used as a concise summary of basic research techniques and principles, or as an adjunct to a more advanced research methodology textbook.
Author(s): RC Goyal
Edition: 1
Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Year: 2013
Language: English
Commentary: TruePDF
Pages: 305
Tags: Medical Sciences Research: Methodology; Research
Front Matter
Cover
Dedicated to
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
1. Introduction to Health Research
2. Identification and Prioritization of Research ProblemsAreas
3. Literature Search
4. Formulation of Objectives, Research Questions and Hypotheses
5. Planning the Measurements
6. Study Design Options in Medical and Health Research
7. Research on Diagnostic Tests
8. Qualitative Research–Concepts and Methods
9. Variables
10. Determination of Sample Size
11. Sampling Methods
12. Analysis of Quantitative Data
13. Analysis of Qualitative Data
14. Data Collection Methods and Techniques
15. Designing Research Instruments, Interview Guides and Skills
16. Data Management, Processing and Analysis
17. Ethical Issues in Health Research
18. Writing a Research Proposal
19. Steps in Thesis Writing
20. How to Write an Article for Publication
21. Critical Appraisal of Journal Article
Bibliography
Index
