This book is a detailed and comprehensive guide to undertaking
quantitative health research at postgraduate and professional
level. It takes you through the entire research process, from
designing the project to presenting the results and will help you
execute high quality quantitative research that improves and
informs clinical practice.Written by a team of research experts,
this book covers common practical problems such as applying theory
to research and analysing data. It also includes chapters on
communicating with ethics committees, recruiting samples from
vulnerable populations, audit as a research approach,
quasi-experimental designs and using cognitive interviewing, making
it a new and innovative offering for health researchers. Other
topics covered in this book include: Ethical considerations of
researchDesigning and planning quantitative research projectsData
measurement and collectionAnalyzing and presenting resultsWith a
strong practical focus, each chapter features examples of real-life
research to illustrate the quantitative research process, as well
as tips and insights into research planning and execution. This
book is an essential guide for all health care professionals
undertaking a postgraduate degree, as well as health researchers
and practitioners who need to carry out research as part of their
professional role. Contributors: Ruth Belling, Michelle Butler,
Catherine Comiskey, Siobhan Corrigan, Gloria Crispino, Orla
Dempsey, Suzanne Guerin, Maree Johnson, Carmel Kelly, Elaine
Lehane, Maria Lohan, Susan McLaren, Deirdre Mongan, Corina
Naughton, Rhona O'Connell, Elaine Pierce, Gary Rolfe, Eileen
Savage, Anne Scott, Emma Stokes, Roger Watson ""Learning
quantitative research is taken much for granted. This is probably
why there are fewer generic books on quantitative than qualitative
research. This book is long overdue. Clearly- written and well
structured, it takes us through the whole journey of a research
project from developing 'research questions' to 'presenting the
findings', passing through philosophical underpinnings, recruitment
of participants and ethical considerations. Written by an array of
well-known researchers and teachers, this book will certainly
appeal to new as well as seasoned researchers. Those who will use
it, will not be disappointed." Kader Parahoo, University of Ulster
"The title of this text is somewhat misleading. It is not only an
excellent and thorough guide to quantitative health research
methods; it is also an excellent introduction to all forms of
quantitative research. It takes the reader gently through
theoretical and ethical concerns to the practicalities and benefits
of utilising quantitative approaches. As such it is that rare
thing; a text that can be used by novice researchers to learn their
craft, and a key reference resource for experienced research
practitioners." Dr. John Cullen, School of Business, National
University of Ireland, Maynooth, UK"This is a first-rate collection
of essays that promotes an informed understanding of both
underpinning principles and widely used techniques. A great deal of
effort has clearly been invested in co-ordinating the
contributions, and this has delivered clarity, complementarity and
effective coverage. This is a welcome, carefully-crafted and very
accessible resource that will appeal to students and researchers in
healthcare and beyond." Martin Beirne, Professor of Management and
Organizational Behaviour, University of Glasgow, Adam Smith
Business School, UK
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