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Conducting Health Research Frederick J. Kviz

Conducting Health Research By Frederick J. Kviz

Conducting Health Research by Frederick J. Kviz

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Conducting Health Research: Principles, Process, and Methods by Frederick J. Kviz

Conducting Health Research: Principles, Process, and Methods presents an integrated and practical introduction to the principles and strategies for planning, implementing, reporting, and assessing health sciences research. Comprehensive in its breadth and depth, with an accessible writing style, this text prepares students in public health and related fields to be adept researchers and consumers of health research.

Through real-world examples and step-by-step guidance, Frederick J. Kviz provides students with the skills they need to: identify and evaluate research strengths and limitations as practitioners; to actually perform the various core aspects of research; and to choose among alternative methods when making decisions about health practice, policy, and future research needs.

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This text provides clear, detailed, student focused, explanations for critical concepts of research, appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate health sciences students. -- Janet Reid-Hector

After reading this text, I know that my students will be on the correct path to starting a productive research career or project.

-- Michelle Renee Chyatte

Very well written with clear explanations of methods and concepts with excellent tables, figures, and examples to assist in the learning processes.

-- John R. Contreras

The textbook is well-written, an excellent resource both in the classroom and in for one's career. Definitely hang onto this book.

-- Robert LaChausse

With its succinct style and broad coverage this text provides an excellent platform upon which to build a research curriculum. It frees the instructor to provide in depth coverage of preferred topics by providing the essentials in a readily digestible style.

-- Robert Duval

About Frederick J. Kviz

Frederick J. Kviz, PhD, is Professor Emeritus, Community Health Sciences, at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health. He completed his BA, MA, and PhD degrees in sociology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition to Conducting Health Research: Principles, Process, and Methods, He authored (with Kathleen A. Knafl) Statistics for Nurses: An Introductory Text, which received an American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award. He has authored and co-authored 55 peer-reviewed publications, as well as many monographs, technical reports, and professional meeting presentations. Dr. Kviz has developed and taught a variety of courses and workshops on research methods and statistics for undergraduate and graduate health sciences students, and for academic and practicing health professionals. His teaching has been recognized by awards for excellence based on peer reviews and student recognition. Also, he was inducted as a faculty member in the Lambda Chapter of the Delta Omega Honor Society (the public health honor society). He is a former Project Coordinator and Assistant Director of the University of Illinois Survey Research Laboratory, and is an expert in survey research methods, research design, and measurement. He has served as a consultant to many public and private health-related agencies, including community-based organizations, health maintenance organizations, city and county health departments, and major medical centers. Dr. Kviz's research has focused on the influence of psychosocial and sociocultural factors on health promotion and illness prevention attitudes and behaviors, and health disparities. His research has involved employing most of the methods described in Conducting Health Research: Principles, Process, and Methods.

Table of Contents

Preface Companion Website About the Author Chapter 1 * The Nature and Process of Research Learning Objectives Overview The Nature of Research The Research Process Key Points Review and Apply Study Further Chapter 2 * Conducting Ethically Responsible Research Learning Objectives Overview Ethical Principles of Research With Human Subjects Federal Regulations Privacy Protection Key Points Review and Apply Study Further Chapter 3 * Variables and Relationships Learning Objectives Overview Types of Variables Attributes of Relationships Causal Concepts Key Points Review and Apply Study Further Chapter 4 * Research Design Diagrams and Components Learning Objectives Overview Research Design Diagrams Research Design Components Key Points Review and Apply Study Further Chapter 5 * Research Design Validity Learning Objectives Overview Observational Designs Causal Designs Internal Validity Threats and Strategies External Validity Threats and Strategies Balancing Internal and External Validity Key Points Review and Apply Study Further Chapter 6 * Research Designs Learning Objectives Overview Observational Designs Causal Designs Key Points Review and Apply Study Further Chapter 7 * Random Sampling and Assignment Learning Objectives Overview Random Sampling Random Assignment Key Points Review and Apply Study Further Chapter 8 * The Measurement Process Learning Objectives Overview From Concepts to Data Levels of Measuremen Measurement Theory Assessing Measurement Reliability Assessing Measurement Validity Item Response Theory Key Points Review and Apply Study Further Chapter 9 * Developing a Measurement Instrument Learning Objectives Overview The Instrument Development Process Using Existing Instruments Developing a Rating Scale Key Points Review and Apply Study Further Chapter 10 * Developing a Structured Questionnaire Learning Objectives Overview Key Concepts Questionnaire Development Process Questionnaire Design and Data Collection Mode Questionnaire Format Questionnaire Structure Key Points Review and Apply Study Further Chapter 11 * Writing Survey Questions Learning Objectives Overview Types of Questions Question Wording Question Structure Response Choices Key Points Review and Apply Study Further Chapter 12 * Survey Research Methods Learning Objectives Overview Basic Concepts Data Collection Modes Conducting a Survey Interviewing Key Points Review and Apply Study Further Chapter 13 * Qualitative Research Methods Learning Objectives Overview Basic Concepts Qualitative Interview Methods Observation Methods Sampling Mixed Methods Key Points Review and Apply Study Further Chapter 14 * Secondary Analysis and Existing Data Learning Objectives Overview Basic Concepts The Secondary Data Analysis Process Advantages, Limitations, and Ethics Secondary Data Sources Synthesizing Results From Multiple Studies Key Points Review and Apply Study Further Chapter 15 * The Analysis Process and Reporting Results Learning Objectives Overview The Data Analysis Process Overview of Quantitative Data Analysis Overview of Qualitative Data Analysis Reporting Research Results Key Points Review and Apply Study Further Glossary References Index

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NPB9781483317588
9781483317588
1483317587
Conducting Health Research: Principles, Process, and Methods by Frederick J. Kviz
Frederick J. Kviz
New
Paperback
SAGE Publications Inc
2019-07-01
496
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