Designed to empower new investigators to conduct their own original research projects, the third edition of Introduction to Health Research Methods: A Practical Guide leads the reader step-by-step in performing quantitative and qualitative research in medicine, public health, and other clinical and population health fields. Organized in five sections, the text covers the entire research process from formulating a study question and selecting a study approach to collecting and analyzing data and then disseminating the findings. Chapters about methods for primary studies (collecting new data), secondary analyses (analyzing existing data), and tertiary studies (conducting literature reviews and meta-analyses) provide comprehensive coverage of the scope of health research. By breaking the research process down into a series of achievable steps, Introduction to Health Research Methods shows students and early career scholars how they can contribute to improving the health of individuals and communities through research. Expanded coverage of qualitative research methods, including new chapters on qualitative study design, data collection, and data analysis. Additional glossary terms that clarify key terminology for all stages of the research process and a diversity of study approaches. Enhanced explanations of how to select and implement quantitative and qualitative research and analysis methodologies. New and updated coverage of topics such as framing research questions, developing testable hypotheses, defining specific aims, responsibly conducting research, selecting study designs, minimizing bias, applying theoretical paradigms, ensuring rigor and reproducibility, conducting quality assessment, managing grants, and more. Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 eBook Access to read your digital textbook online or offline, on computers, tablets, and mobile devices. Want to learn more? Watch Kathryn Jacobsen’s webinar on Teaching Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods: How to Structure Student Learning and Assessment Graduate, undergraduate, and professional courses in Research Methods, Qualitative Research Design and Analysis, Study Design, Research Design and Methods, Introduction to Research and/or more across the health disciplines. (c) 2021 | 404 pages

From best-selling author of Introduction to Global Health, Introduction to Health Research Methods demystifies the research process and empowers students (and other new investigators) to conduct their own original research projects. Using clear language and practical examples, the text has five sections that describe the entire research process beginning with the identification of a research question and the selection of a study approach, proceeding through the collection and analysis of data and the preparation of a formal scientific report, and ending with academic and professional presentations and publishing. By breaking the research process down into manageable steps, Introduction to Health Research Methods communicates the excitement and importance of health research–and encourages readers to make their own contribution to improving the health of individuals and communities through research. Key features: * A step-by-step guide to conducting research in medicine, public health, and other health sciences * For classroom use or for guiding independent work on scholarly projects * Covers the entire research process from identifying a study question and selecting a study approach to collecting and analyzing data to disseminating the findings * Includes detailed information about how to conduct primary studies (collection of new data), secondary analyses (analysis of existing data), and tertiary studies (literature reviews) * Weaves elements of research ethics throughout the book