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Introduction To Health Research Methods: A Practical Guide 3rd Edition
By Kathryn H. Jacobsen
3rd Edition
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: The Health Research Process...........................................................................................................4
Step 1: Identifying A Study Question.....................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2: Selecting A Research Question........................................................................................................6
Chapter 3: Reviewing The Literature.................................................................................................................8
Chapter 4: Defining Specific Aims....................................................................................................................10
Chapter 5: Professional Development.............................................................................................................12
Chapter 6: Coauthoring...................................................................................................................................14
Step 2: Selecting A Study Approach.....................................................................................................................17
Chapter 7: Overview Of Study Designs............................................................................................................17
Chapter 8: Case Series.....................................................................................................................................19
Chapter 9: Cross-Sectional Studies..................................................................................................................21
Chapter 10: Case–Control Studies...................................................................................................................24
Chapter 11: Cohort Studies.............................................................................................................................26
Chapter 12: Experimental Studies...................................................................................................................29
Chapter 13: Qualitative Studies.......................................................................................................................31
Chapter 14: Correlational Studies....................................................................................................................34
Chapter 15: Synthesis Research......................................................................................................................36
Step 3: Designing The Study And Collecting Data................................................................................................38
Chapter 16: Research Protocols......................................................................................................................38
Chapter 17: Ethical Considerations.................................................................................................................40
Chapter 18: Ethical Review And Approval.......................................................................................................42
Chapter 19: Population Sampling....................................................................................................................44
Chapter 20: Sample Size And Power................................................................................................................47
Chapter 21: Questionnaire Development........................................................................................................50
Chapter 22: Collecting Quantitative Data........................................................................................................52
Chapter 23: Collecting Qualitative Data..........................................................................................................54
Chapter 24: Additional Assessments...............................................................................................................56
Chapter25: Secondary Analyses......................................................................................................................58
Chapter 26: Systematic Reviews And Meta-Analyses......................................................................................60
Chapter 27: Writing Grant Proposals...............................................................................................................62
Step 4: Analyzing Data.........................................................................................................................................64
, Chapter 28: Data Management.......................................................................................................................64
Chapter 29: Descriptive Statistics....................................................................................................................66
Chapter 30: Comparative Statistics.................................................................................................................68
Chapter 31: Regression Analysis......................................................................................................................70
Chapter 32: Qualitative Analysis......................................................................................................................72
Chapter 33: Additional Analysis Tools.............................................................................................................74
Step 5: Reporting Findings...................................................................................................................................76
Chapter 34: Posters And Presentations...........................................................................................................76
Chapter 35: Article Structure...........................................................................................................................78
Chapter 36: Citing............................................................................................................................................80
Chapter 37: Critically Revising.........................................................................................................................82
Chapter 38: Writing Success Strategies...........................................................................................................84
Chapter 39: Reasons To Publish......................................................................................................................86
Chapter 40: Selecting Target Journals.............................................................................................................88
Chapter 41: Manuscript Submission................................................................................................................90
Chapter 42: Peer Review And Publication.......................................................................................................92
,Chapter 1: The Health Research Process
Multiple Choice
True/False
1. True Or False? The Five Steps Of The Research Process Can Vary According To The Goal Of
The Research Project Or According To What Methods Are Used.
ANS:>False Complexity: Moderate Ahead: The
Research Process Subject: Chapter 1
2. True Or False? Population Health Focuses On The Outcomes And Determinants Of Health In
Groups Of Humans.
ANS:>True Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Clinical And Population Health Research Subject: Chapter 1
1. What Type Of Research Evaluates The Best Ways To Prevent, Diagnose, And Treat Adverse
Health Issues That Affect Individuals And Families?
A) Clinical Research
B) Basic Medical Research
C) Population Health Research
D) Translational Research
ANS:>A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Clinical And Population Health Research
2. Demography Is Often Used As A Tool In What Type Of Research?
A) Clinical Research
B) Basic Medical Research
C) Population Health Research
D) Translational Research
, ANS:>C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Clinical And Population Health Research Subject: Chapter 1
3. What Is The Fourth Step In The Research Process?
A) Designing The Study
B) Selecting A General Study Approach
C) Reporting The Findings
D) Analyzing The Data
ANS:>D
Complexity: Moderate Ahead: The
Research Process
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Highest Answer Letter: D
Multiple Keywords In Same Paragraph: No
, Step 1: Identifying A Study Question
Chapter 2: Selecting A Research Question
1. Which Of The Following Points Toward The Selection Of Key Indicators That Would
Provide Evidence For The Success Of The Intervention?
A) Brainstorming
B) Concept Mapping
C) Picot
D) Practical Questions
ANS:>C
2. Which Of The Following, Related To The Candidate Question, Will Assist The Researcher In
Determining What Is Already Known About The Topic And What New Information A New Study
Could Contribute?
A) Meta-Analysis
B) Literature Review
C) Questionnaires
D) Concept Mapping ANS:>B
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Exposure, Disease, And Populations (Edps) Subject: Chapter 2
Introduction To Health Research Methods: A Practical Guide 3rd Edition
By Kathryn H. Jacobsen
3rd Edition
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: The Health Research Process...........................................................................................................4
Step 1: Identifying A Study Question.....................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2: Selecting A Research Question........................................................................................................6
Chapter 3: Reviewing The Literature.................................................................................................................8
Chapter 4: Defining Specific Aims....................................................................................................................10
Chapter 5: Professional Development.............................................................................................................12
Chapter 6: Coauthoring...................................................................................................................................14
Step 2: Selecting A Study Approach.....................................................................................................................17
Chapter 7: Overview Of Study Designs............................................................................................................17
Chapter 8: Case Series.....................................................................................................................................19
Chapter 9: Cross-Sectional Studies..................................................................................................................21
Chapter 10: Case–Control Studies...................................................................................................................24
Chapter 11: Cohort Studies.............................................................................................................................26
Chapter 12: Experimental Studies...................................................................................................................29
Chapter 13: Qualitative Studies.......................................................................................................................31
Chapter 14: Correlational Studies....................................................................................................................34
Chapter 15: Synthesis Research......................................................................................................................36
Step 3: Designing The Study And Collecting Data................................................................................................38
Chapter 16: Research Protocols......................................................................................................................38
Chapter 17: Ethical Considerations.................................................................................................................40
Chapter 18: Ethical Review And Approval.......................................................................................................42
Chapter 19: Population Sampling....................................................................................................................44
Chapter 20: Sample Size And Power................................................................................................................47
Chapter 21: Questionnaire Development........................................................................................................50
Chapter 22: Collecting Quantitative Data........................................................................................................52
Chapter 23: Collecting Qualitative Data..........................................................................................................54
Chapter 24: Additional Assessments...............................................................................................................56
Chapter25: Secondary Analyses......................................................................................................................58
Chapter 26: Systematic Reviews And Meta-Analyses......................................................................................60
Chapter 27: Writing Grant Proposals...............................................................................................................62
Step 4: Analyzing Data.........................................................................................................................................64
, Chapter 28: Data Management.......................................................................................................................64
Chapter 29: Descriptive Statistics....................................................................................................................66
Chapter 30: Comparative Statistics.................................................................................................................68
Chapter 31: Regression Analysis......................................................................................................................70
Chapter 32: Qualitative Analysis......................................................................................................................72
Chapter 33: Additional Analysis Tools.............................................................................................................74
Step 5: Reporting Findings...................................................................................................................................76
Chapter 34: Posters And Presentations...........................................................................................................76
Chapter 35: Article Structure...........................................................................................................................78
Chapter 36: Citing............................................................................................................................................80
Chapter 37: Critically Revising.........................................................................................................................82
Chapter 38: Writing Success Strategies...........................................................................................................84
Chapter 39: Reasons To Publish......................................................................................................................86
Chapter 40: Selecting Target Journals.............................................................................................................88
Chapter 41: Manuscript Submission................................................................................................................90
Chapter 42: Peer Review And Publication.......................................................................................................92
,Chapter 1: The Health Research Process
Multiple Choice
True/False
1. True Or False? The Five Steps Of The Research Process Can Vary According To The Goal Of
The Research Project Or According To What Methods Are Used.
ANS:>False Complexity: Moderate Ahead: The
Research Process Subject: Chapter 1
2. True Or False? Population Health Focuses On The Outcomes And Determinants Of Health In
Groups Of Humans.
ANS:>True Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Clinical And Population Health Research Subject: Chapter 1
1. What Type Of Research Evaluates The Best Ways To Prevent, Diagnose, And Treat Adverse
Health Issues That Affect Individuals And Families?
A) Clinical Research
B) Basic Medical Research
C) Population Health Research
D) Translational Research
ANS:>A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Clinical And Population Health Research
2. Demography Is Often Used As A Tool In What Type Of Research?
A) Clinical Research
B) Basic Medical Research
C) Population Health Research
D) Translational Research
, ANS:>C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Clinical And Population Health Research Subject: Chapter 1
3. What Is The Fourth Step In The Research Process?
A) Designing The Study
B) Selecting A General Study Approach
C) Reporting The Findings
D) Analyzing The Data
ANS:>D
Complexity: Moderate Ahead: The
Research Process
Import Settings:
Base Settings: Brownstone Default Information Field: Complexity Information Field: Ahead Information Field:
Subject
Highest Answer Letter: D
Multiple Keywords In Same Paragraph: No
, Step 1: Identifying A Study Question
Chapter 2: Selecting A Research Question
1. Which Of The Following Points Toward The Selection Of Key Indicators That Would
Provide Evidence For The Success Of The Intervention?
A) Brainstorming
B) Concept Mapping
C) Picot
D) Practical Questions
ANS:>C
2. Which Of The Following, Related To The Candidate Question, Will Assist The Researcher In
Determining What Is Already Known About The Topic And What New Information A New Study
Could Contribute?
A) Meta-Analysis
B) Literature Review
C) Questionnaires
D) Concept Mapping ANS:>B
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Exposure, Disease, And Populations (Edps) Subject: Chapter 2
