Introduction to Research: Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies

By Elizabeth DePoy PhD MSW OTR, Laura N. Gitlin PhD

Learn the latest healthcare and human service research methods with the 6th edition of Introduction to Research: Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies. This comprehensive guide helps bridge the gap between research and practice, providing you with a solid foundation for critiquing your own work.

Comprehensive Coverage of Research Designs

This easy-to-read guide covers all the major research design strategies: qualitative, quantitative, naturalistic, experimental-type, and mixed method. It offers a balanced focus on methodologies, making it more comprehensive than other texts in its field.

Real-Life Case Examples

Case examples provide real-life snapshots of what it is like to participate in different types of research processes. They help identify research dilemmas relevant to chapter subjects and alert you to problems you might encounter.

Contemporary Practice Examples

NEW! Contemporary, practice examples give you a highly relevant understanding of today’s changing health and human service environments. These examples ensure you are up-to-date with the latest methods and strategies in healthcare and human service research.

Big Data and Data Analytics

NEW! In-depth analysis of big data and data analytics expands your understanding of how to apply these numbers to health and human service research. This updated information helps you understand the impact of technology on research and practice.

Emphasis on Technology in Research

NEW! More emphasis on technology in research and research-informed practice ensures you understand the latest methods available to you. This focus on technology prepares you for the evolving landscape of healthcare and human services.

Naturalistic Methods

NEW! Expanded discussion of naturalistic methods improves your ability to understand and integrate varying methods. This comprehensive approach helps you develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and their applications.

Updated Research Methods and References

NEW! Updated research methods, strategies, and references provide you with the latest information on research in diverse areas of health and human services. Stay current with the most recent developments in the field with this 6th edition.

Product Details:

Language: English

Pages: 416

ISBN-10: 0323612474

ISBN-13: 978-0323612470