Research Methods for Public Health: A Comprehensive Guide

By Amy A. Eyler, PhD, CHES

A Comprehensive Introduction to Research Methods in Public Health

This authoritative textbook provides foundational knowledge and practical guidance for all steps in the research process, using public health examples and real-world applications to reinforce all concepts. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or practitioner, this book covers everything you need to know to design, plan, evaluate, and disseminate public health research.

Covering the Essential Topics

• Searching the literature and finding gaps
• Formulating research questions and operationalization
• Measurement, sampling, and budgeting for research studies
• Summarizing and visualizing data, and disseminating results
• Survey design and implementation, qualitative methodology, and mixed methods research
• Recording and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and using secondary data

The textbook emphasizes essential skills, including question development, data analysis, and research dissemination, making it an invaluable resource for anyone entering the field of public health.

Richly Illustrated with Practical Examples

The book is richly illustrated with helpful tables, boxes, and practical public health case studies and examples, providing important context to key concepts. The full Instructor package includes PowerPoints, test banks, and an Instructors Manual with detailed classroom activities, CEPH competency mapping, and more.

Key Features

• Combines the principles and best practices of general research methods texts with specific public health relevance
• Applicable to students, researchers, and practitioners who want to conduct research or understand how public health evidence is developed through research
• Covers often-overlooked topics such as developing budgets and timelines for research studies and disseminating research results
• Aligns content with program competencies and skills essential for those entering the public health field

Published by Springer Publishing Company, this 1st edition book is available in paperback and eBook formats, with 284 pages of comprehensive content.

ISBN-10: 0826182054 | ISBN-13: 978-0826182050