Research Methods for Public Health: A Comprehensive Guide

By Amy A. Eyler, PhD, CHES

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About this Book

Research Methods for Public Health provides a solid foundation in research methods, using public health examples and real-world applications to reinforce key concepts. This comprehensive textbook covers all aspects of the research process, from designing public health research to collecting and managing data, and finally, sharing research results.

Foundational Topics Covered

• Searching the literature and finding gaps
• Formulating research questions and operationalization
• Measurement and sampling techniques
• Budgeting for research studies
• Summarizing and visualizing data
• Disseminating results and more

Essential Skills for Public Health Professionals

This textbook emphasizes key skills, including:

• Question development and survey design
• Qualitative methodology and mixed methods research
• Recording and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
• Using secondary data for informed decision-making

Why Choose this Textbook?

Whether you’re starting your scientific research career, pursuing a career in public health practice, or planning to become a health policymaker, Research Methods for Public Health provides an authoritative introduction to research and its importance in improving public health practice.

Features and Benefits

• Richly illustrated with tables, boxes, and practical public health case studies and examples
• Comes with a full Instructor package, including PowerPoints, test banks, and an Instructors Manual
• Aligns content with program competencies and skills essential for those entering the public health field
• Includes chapters on Developing Budgets and Timelines for Research Studies and Disseminating Research Results

Product Details

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Publication Date: November 3, 2020

Language: English

Pages: 284

ISBN-10: 0826182054

ISBN-13: 978-0826182050