{"product_id":"introduction-to-research-understanding-and-applying-multiple-strategies-paperback-9780323612470","title":"Introduction to Research; Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies (Paperback \/ softback) 9780323612470","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIntroduction to Research\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eUnderstanding and Applying Multiple Strategies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how to make your work better, makes your work shine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eElizabeth DePoy (Author), Laura N. Gitlin (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780323612470, Elsevier Health Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 23 December 2019\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e416 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 19 x 2.6 cm, 0.57 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn the latest healthcare and human service research methods!\u003cb\u003e Introduction to Research: Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies, 6th Edition \u003c\/b\u003ehelps bridge the gap between research and practice by giving you a solid foundation for critiquing your own work. This easy-to-read guide covers all the major research design strategies: qualitative, quantitative, naturalistic, experimental-type, and mixed method. Plus, the 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e edition has been updated to include contemporary references, an expanded discussion of big data, updated research methods, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eof research designs \u003c\/b\u003ehelps you to further understand how to apply these methods\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eto healthcare and human service settings. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetailed coverage of qualitative and quantitative methodologies\u003c\/b\u003e offer a unique and balanced focus that makes this text more comprehensive than others in its field. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase examples\u003c\/b\u003e provide real-life snapshots of what it is like to participate in different types of research processes, identify research dilemmas relevant to chapter subjects, and alert you to problems you might encounter. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW! Contemporary, practice examples\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e give you a highly relevant understanding of today’s changing health and human service environments. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! In-depth analysis of big data and data analytics\u003c\/b\u003e expands your understanding of how to apply these numbers to health and human service research.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! More emphasis on technology in research\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eand research informed practice \u003c\/b\u003eensures you understand the latest methods available to you. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Expanded discussion of naturalistic methods \u003c\/b\u003eimprove your ability to understand and integrate varying methods. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Updated research methods, strategies, and references\u003c\/b\u003e provide you with the latest information on research in diverse areas of health and human services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e 1. Research as an Important Way of Knowing 2. Essentials of Research 3. Research Ethics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Thinking Processes\u003c\/b\u003e 4. Philosophical Foundations 5. Framing the Problem 6. Developing a Knowledge Base Through Literature and Resources 7. Theory in Research 8. Formulating Research Questions and Queries 9. Language and Thinking Processes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Design Approaches\u003c\/b\u003e 10. Experimental-Type Designs 11. Naturalistic Designs 12. Mixed Method Designs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Action Processes\u003c\/b\u003e 13. Setting the Boundaries of a Study 14. Boundary Setting in Experimental-Type Designs  15. Boundary Setting in Naturalistic Designs 16. Collecting Information 17. Collecting Data Through Measurement in Experimental-Type Research 18. Gathering Information in Naturalistic Inquiry 19. Preparing and Organizing Data 20. Statistical Analysis for Experimental-Type Designs 21. Analysis in Naturalistic Inquiry 22. Sharing Research Knowledge Before the Study 23. Sharing Research Knowledge During and After the Study\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Improving Practice Through Inquiry \u003c\/b\u003e24. Reciprocal Role of Research and Practice 25. 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