Product Description

A comprehensive introduction to research for allied health students and practitioners at all levels. It provides an overview of major research approaches with an emphasis on experimental methods and data analysis. The aim is to demystify research methods and statistical analysis in order that practitioners will find it easier to conduct their own research and be able to critically evaluate published material. The key concepts are highlighted and summarized within each chapter.

Activity "boxes" are included throughout the chapter to encourage the reader to apply what they are reading to their own clinical research and practice. These make reference to a variety of clinical situations which are relevant to all therapists. Answers and explanations for the activities are given in a separate appendix.

A full and detailed glossary gives definitions of the inevitable jargon involved in research.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #176473 in Books
• Published on: 2004-02-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Review
Chiropractic Journal of Australia, December 2004
"The new inclusions in this edition significantly strengthen the work. This new edition is a solid contribution."
"My principal reason for recommending Reserch Methods for Clinical Therapists is that not only can I understand it, I even enjoyed reading it and in statistical language that is a highly significant measure." Dr David Cockburn; Clinical and Experimental Optometry; Vol.88
"The book is intended to reduce the fear associated with statistics and research, and is successful in achieving this. The is a must for all clinical departments endeavouring to practice evidence-based health care, and woudl be useful for undergraduate students and clinicians of all grades." Rachel Garrod

Customer Reviews

A simply written and reassuring research textbook
This book is easy to read with clear explanations. It guides the first-time researcher from study design through to writing for publication. The book is not as detailed or precise as Polgar and Thomas' Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - possibly because it has more of an emphasis on qualitative rather than quantitative research. A wide range of statistical tests are mentioned but detailed theory kept to a minimum. I would recommend this book to anyone about to embark on a qualitative research project particularly if they are anxious about the process.