Research for the health professional : a practical guide/ Compled by Diana M. Bailey.

Previously published as 3rd ed., in 1997.

Includes bibliographic references and index.

1. Identifying a Topic
2. Reviewing the Literature
3. Refining the Question and Developing the Background
4. Choosing a Research Method
5. Quantitative Research Designs
6. Establishing Boundaries for the Quantitative Research Study
7. Data Collection Techniques
8. Analyzing Quantitative Data
9. Qualitative Research Designs
10. Analyzing Qualitative Data
11. Final Preparation Before Implementing the Research Plan
12. Reporting Results and Drawing Conclusions
13. Writing and Publishing

This best-selling, easy-to-understand, hands-on workbook takes the the beginning researcher step by step through the research process - from the initial identification of a question or problem to reporting the results