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<p>Preface vi</p> <p>About the Companion Website viii</p> <p>1 Introduction: What is ‘Research’? 1</p> <p>2 Experimental Quantitative Approaches: Laboratory Experiments 14</p> <p>3 Experimental Quantitative Approaches: Real- Life (Field) Experiments 27</p> <p>4 Experimental Quantitative Approaches: Non- randomised Clinical Trials 39</p> <p>5 Experimental Quantitative Approaches: Randomised Control Trials 48</p> <p>6 Observational Quantitative Approaches: Cohort Studies 66</p> <p>7 Observational Quantitative Approaches: Case- Control Studies 80</p> <p>8 Observational Quantitative Approaches: Cross- Sectional Studies (Surveys) 87</p> <p>9 Observational Quantitative Approaches: Cross- Sectional Studies – Other Types of Study 100</p> <p>10 Qualitative Ethnographic Approaches: Using Participant Observation 108</p> <p>11 Qualitative Ethnographic Approaches: Using Interviews and Focus Groups 124</p> <p>12 Qualitative Ethnographic Approaches: Autoethnography 144</p> <p>13 Qualitative Approaches: Phenomenology 157</p> <p>14 Qualitative Approaches: Grounded Theory 175</p> <p>15 Mixed Methods: Case Study Methods 186</p> <p>16 Mixed Methods: Policy Analysis 200</p> <p>17 Mixed Methods: Multi- Stage Studies 216</p> <p>18 Research Ethics and Governance: The Need for Regulation 223</p> <p>19 Research Ethics and Governance: Regulations, Approvals, and Permissions 237</p> <p>Appendices 258</p> <p>Appendix A: Research Skills Obtaining Informed Consent 258</p> <p>Appendix B: Research Skills Searching the Literature 268</p> <p>Appendix C: Research Skills Laboratory Safety 276</p> <p>Appendix D: Research Skills Interviewing 281</p> <p>Appendix E: Research Skills Focus Groups 294</p> <p>Appendix F: Research Skills Analysing Qualitative Data 303</p> <p>Appendix G: Research Skills Writing Research Reports 314</p> <p>Postscript 320</p> <p>Index 321</p>

<p><b>John L. Anderson,</b> Principal Lecturer, Department of Medical Education, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, UK.</p>

<p><b>DEMYSTIFYING RESEARCH FOR MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE STUDENTS</B></p> <p>All healthcare students need to understand research methods to be able to understand research articles and to actively engage in research where necessary. Most clinical programs include research training within their courses, and many students are required to undertake an assessed research project—both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Breaking down the jargon barriers of research methods, and designed for those new to the world of research, <i>Demystifying Research</i> is a straightforward and highly accessible guide to fundamental research methods, approaches, and skills. <p>This student-friendly resource describes quantitative and qualitative research approaches, mixed research methods, research ethics and governance, research skills and more. Step-by-step, students learn to appraise research in scholarly articles, design a project, and conduct research in the lab, in clinical practice, and other real-life situations. Technical jargon and classic research are explained in plain English, while relevant theory is illustrated through relatable examples of research in practice. Designed to make learning about research easy, this valuable guide: <ul><li>Explains basic research methods in a direct and engaging style</li> <li>Breaks research methods down into manageable, easy-to-digest pieces</li> <li>Defines what research is, and provides an overview of its methods and methodologies</li> <li>Covers all key areas of research, including observational and experimental approaches, and clinical trials</li> <li>Includes real-life examples of successful student research projects</li> <li>Features a companion website containing lecture slides available to download in PowerPoint</li></ul> <p><i>Demystifying Research </i>is a must-have for undergraduate and postgraduate medical, nursing, other healthcare and social sciences students, as well as professionals looking to refresh their knowledge.

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