Contributed by leading experts in the field, this text provides a compelling introduction to health sciences research methodology, while showcasing the breadth and diversity of Canadian research. Brimming with practical examples, this engaging work prompts students to consider the many ways
research methods can be used to make new discoveries that improve human health.
Preface
Acknowledgements
Contributors
1. Kate Bassil and Denise Zabkiewicz: Introduction
Defining Health Research
The Purpose of Health Research
Health Research Milestones in Canada
About This Textbook
References
2. Fernando G. De Maio and Christine Allen:
Research Paradigms
Introduction
What is a Research Paradigm?
Epistemological Foundations
Ontology
Methodology
Deduction and Induction
The Quantitative/Qualitative Divide
Summary
Review Questions
Recommended Readings
References
3. Renée S. MacPhee and
Jennifer Robertson-Wilson: The Research Process: Ask the Right Question, Get the Right Answers
Introduction: The Research Process
The Role of the Researcher
The Research Process: Research Made Easy in 12 Steps
Summary
Review Questions
Answers to Review
Questions
Recommended Readings and Websites
References
4. Maureen Dobbins: You've Been Asked to Conduct a Systematic Review: What You Need to Know
Clinical Scenario
Systematic Reviews
Purpose of Research
Steps in Conducting a Systematic Review
Defining the Research
Question
Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
Searching for Studies
Selecting Studies
Assessing Studies for Methodological Quality
Extracting Relevant Data from Studies
Analyzing the Data
Interpreting the Results
Interpreting the Summary
Statistic
Conclusions
Summary
Review Questions
References
5. Dario Kuzmanovic and Solomon R. Benatar: Applied Ethics in Health Sciences Research
Ethics and Health Research
Requirements for Ethical Research
Regulations Guiding Research in Humans in Canada
Research
Ethics Boards
REB Review
Privacy and Confidentiality
Misconduct in Health Research
Interests and Conflicts of Interest in Health Research
Research with Special Populations
Applied Ethics in Health Sciences Research
Conclusion
Summary
Review
Questions
Recommended Readings
Notes
References
6. Martin Tammegägi: Overview of Study Designs in Health
Introduction
Background Concepts
Study Designs
Validity Pyramid of Quantitative Study Designs
Pilot or Feasibility Studies
Qualitative Research
Methods
Used in Qualitative Research
Qualitative versus Quantitative
Summary
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
Recommended Readings and Websites
References
7. David L. Streiner: Measurement
Introduction
The Process of Measurement
Variables
Constructing
Scales
Reliability
Validity
Feasibility
Summary
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
Recommended Readings
References
8. Jean Dumais: Sampling
Introduction
Non-Probability Sampling
Probability Sampling
Weights and
Estimation
Summary
Review Questions
Recommended Readings
References
9. Rachelle Hole: Qualitative Health Research
Introduction
What is Qualitative Health Research?
Approaches to Qualitative Health Research
Research Design: The "How" of the
Study
Summary
Review Questions
Recommended Readings and Websites
References
10. David L. Streiner: Measures of Frequency, Effect, and Outcome
Introduction
Measures of Frequency - Incidence and Prevalence
Measures of Mortality
Measures of
Impact
Summary
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
Recommended Readings
References
11. Charles H. Goldsmith: Quantitative Health Research
Introduction
Graph Your Data
Describe Your Data Numerically
Create Confidence Intervals for Your Data
Test
Your Hypotheses
Write Your Report
Software
Extensions and More Complicated Analyses
Summary
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
References
12. Donald C. Cole: Reporting Health Research
Introduction
The Structure of a Research Report
The Craft of
Writing
Different Purposes of Research Require Different Write-Ups
Approaches with Different Methodologies and Designs
Writing for Different Audiences
Summary
Review Questions
Recommended Readings and Websites
References
13. Elliot M. Goldner: Knowledge
Translation
Introduction
Defining Knowledge Translation
Background and Development of KT Science
Effective KT Strategies
KT Frameworks and Guides
Additional KT Concepts
Summary
Review Questions
Recommended Readings and
Websites
References
Glossary
Index
Instructor's Manual
- Learning objectives
- Chapter overviews
- Key concepts and terms
- Concepts for discussion or debate
Image Bank
- Figures and tables from the text
PowerPoint Slides
For each chapter:
- Learning objectives
- Chapter
outlines
Test Bank
- Multiple choice questions
- Short answer questions
- True-or-false questions
- Answer key
Student Resources
- Answer key for end-of-chapter review questions found in the book
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Kate Bassil is a manager in Healthy Public Policy at Toronto Public Health. In addition, she is an assistant professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.
Denise Zabkiewicz is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon
Fraser University.
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