Introduction to Research: Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies

by Elizabeth DePoy, Laura N. Gitlin

Offers a balanced approach to various research methods and multiple research strategies, including qualitative, quantitative, naturalistic and experimental-type, and more.Presents complex information in a clear, highly readable, and easy-to-understand manner.Keeps information relevant to today's health care environment with real-world "snapshots" and a final "Stories from the Field" chapter.Includes detailed discussions of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, a unique and balanced focus that makes this text more comprehensive than others in its field.Covers experimental-type, naturalistic, and mixed method design strategies, improving your ability to compare, contrast, and integrate different methods.Evolve online resources include statistics math tips to accompany Chapter 19, crossword puzzles, useful weblinks, and sample forms.Reflects recent changes in the field, including new material on preparing poster presentations, community and participatory research, translation issues, and advanced scale development, giving you the tools you need to devise successful research studies. Includes expanded evidence-based material and occupational therapy-specific information, discussing the methods used in each study.

416 pages, ebook

Published March 17, 2015