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Includes bibliographical references (301-303) and index

The scientific method -- Methods and health research -- Research planning -- Sampling methods and external validity -- Causal research and internal validity -- Research designs -- Experimental designs and intervention studies -- Surveys and quasi-experimental designs -- Single case (n=1) designs -- Qualitative research -- Data collection -- Questionnaire design -- Interview techniques and the analysis of interview data -- Observation -- Measurement -- Descriptive statistics -- Organization and presentation of data -- Measures of central tendency and variability -- Standard scores and normal curve -- Correlation -- Inferential statistics -- Probability and sampling distributions -- Hypothesis testing -- Selection and use of statistical tests -- The interpretation of research evidence -- Dissemination and critical evaluation of research -- Qualitative data analysis -- Presentation of health science research -- Critical evaluation of published research -- Synthesis of research evidence