Research Methods for Health and Social Care

Research Methods for Health and Social Care

by Joanne Neale (Author)

Synopsis

This is a single book addressing all basic research design needs. Consistent and jargon-free, it enables readers to compare and contrast methods and decide the best technique for their problem.Chapters follow a consistent structure to help the reader compare and contrast different designs. This book covers both health and medical research and research for social scientists.This accessible and clearly structured book, written by experienced researchers and practitioners, provides a one-stop introduction to the most common qualitative, quantitative and desk-based research designs and methods in health and social care.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 332
Edition: 2008
Publisher: Red Globe Press
Published: 12 Nov 2008

ISBN 10: 0230500781
ISBN 13: 9780230500785
Book Overview: This is an excellent research textbook book which covers all the main methods that are currently used in health and social care research. I think that this will be an excellent resource for a number of healthcare professionals at degree and masters degree level. It is beautifully written and good editorial control is clearly evident - Professor Claire Hale, Dame Kathleen Raven Professor of Clinical Nursing, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

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This is an excellent research textbook book which covers all the main methods that are currently used in health and social care research. I think that this will be an excellent resource for a number of healthcare professionals at degree and masters degree level. It is beautifully written and good editorial control is clearly evident - Professor Claire Hale, Dame Kathleen Raven Professor of Clinical Nursing, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
Author Bio
JOANNE NEALE is Professor of Public Health at Oxford Brooke's University, UK. Her recent publications include Drug Users in Society, also by Palgrave, and numerous journal articles.