02201cam a2200373 a 4500 694 694 16397662 OSt 20230621113043.0 100811s2011 mouab b 001 0 eng 2010034363 9780323028530 (pbk. : alk. paper) (DNLM)101538081 DNLM/DLC DLC DLC pcc RA440.85 .D47 2005 W 20.5 362.1072 22 DePoy, Elizabeth. Introduction to research : understanding and applying multiple strategies / Elizabeth DePoy, Laura N. Gitlin. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Mosby, c2005. xix, 346 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Research as an important way of knowing -- Essentials of research -- Philosophical foundations -- Framing the problem -- Developing a knowledge base through review of the literature -- Theory in research -- Formulating research questions and queries -- Language and thinking processes -- Design approaches -- Experimental-type designs -- Naturalistic inquiry designs -- Setting the boundaries of a study -- Protecting the boundaries -- Boundary setting in experimental-type designs -- Boundary setting in naturalistic designs -- Collecting information -- Measurement in experimental-type research -- Gathering information in naturalistic inquiry -- Preparing and organizing data -- Statistical analysis for experimental-type research -- Analysis in naturalistic inquiry -- Sharing research knowledge before the study -- Sharing research knowledge during and after the study -- Case study designs -- Reciprocal role of research and practice -- Stories from the field. Public health Research Methodology. Medical care Research Methodology. Human services Research Methodology. Experimental design. Research Design. Gitlin, Laura N., 1952- 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg lcc GENERAL 0 0 lcc 0 0 LPL LPL 2019-03-18 0 RA440.85 .D47 2005 2017/10,246 2019-03-18 00:00:00 10,246 2019-03-18 BK