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| descriptive studies do not: Research Basics James V. Spickard, 2016-09-15 Research Basics: Design to Data Analysis in Six Steps offers a fresh and creative approach to the research process based on author James V. Spickard’s decades of teaching experience. Using an intuitive six-step model, readers learn how to craft a research question and then identify a logical process for answering it. Conversational writing and multi-disciplinary examples illuminate the model’s simplicity and power, effectively connecting the “hows” and “whys” behind social science research. Students using this book will learn how to turn their research questions into results. |
| descriptive studies do not: A Practical Introduction to Real-World Research Loreen Wolfer, 2021-01-15 This practical text combines social research methods with coverage of statistical analysis to help students develop the applied research skills needed for future careers in public and private organizations, while also delivering a solid foundation for those going on to graduate school. Throughout the book, the author offers a real-world example and then breaks it down into a decision tree, which helps lead students to a possible statistical decision (rather than starting with the statistic). This text gives students a toolbox of the most common and in-demand skills and demonstrates how those skills can be used to make the best research decisions. The book takes students through the entire real-world research process, from the formation of a research topic to measurement and sampling, to methods for gathering information and making sense of the data, and finally presenting to a non-academic audience in a way that gets the job done. Resources for instructors and students are available on an accompanying website for the book. |
| descriptive studies do not: The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods Bruce Thyer, 2010 In the field of social work, qualitative research is starting to gain more prominence as are mixed methods and various issues regarding race, ethnicity and gender. These changes in the field are reflected and updated in The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods, Second Edition. This text contains meta analysis, designs to evaluate treatment and provides the support to help students harness the power of the Internet. This handbook brings together leading scholars in research methods in social work. --Book Jacket. |
| descriptive studies do not: Business Research Donald R. Cooper, 2018-08-24 Business Research: A Guide to Planning, Conducting and Reporting Your Study bridges the academic foundation and the practical application of research methodology through an in-depth and insightful tour of the research process—exploring, planning, creating, conducting, collecting, analyzing, and reporting. The text weaves together timeless principles, emerging ideas, contemporary examples and modern tools in a narrative that is both authoritative and supportive. Integrating a unique Roadmap framework throughout, Business Research navigates students from the start of their initial inquiry to their final stop in reporting their findings, building their confidence as they move point-to-point in their journey. Written with exceptional clarity and focus, Donald Cooper has created a guide to research that will be valuable to students in their academic pursuits as well as their professional careers. Give your students the SAGE edge! SAGE edge offers a robust online environment featuring an impressive array of free tools and resources for review, study, and further exploration, keeping both instructors and students. |
| descriptive studies do not: Understanding Nursing and Healthcare Research Patricia Cronin, Michael Coughlan, Valerie Smith, 2014-12-01 This book focuses on enabling students to understand what research is, why it is relevant in healthcare and how it should be applied in practice. It takes the reader step by step through the research process, from choosing research questions through to searching the literature, analysing findings and presenting the final piece of work. Key features of the book are: Tips for the best practice when reading and critiquing research. Activities to test your knowledge. Key points which highlight the important topics. A companion website which includes a critical appraisal tool to use when assessing papers, multiple choice questions and free SAGE journal articles for students. Seminar plans and PowerPoint slides are provided to support lecturers in their teaching. It is essential reading for all undergraduate students of nursing, midwifery and healthcare. |
| descriptive studies do not: The Oxford Handbook of Research Strategies for Clinical Psychology Jonathan S. Comer, Philip C. Kendall, 2013-05-09 The Oxford Handbook of Research Strategies for Clinical Psychology has recruited some of the field's foremost experts to explicate the essential research strategies currently used across the modern clinical psychology landscape that maximize both scientific rigor and clinical relevance. |
| descriptive studies do not: Reading Empirical Research Studies John R. Hayes, Richard E. Young, Michele L. Matchett, Maggie McCaffrey, Cynthia Cochran, 2020-10-07 For the most part, those who teach writing and administer writing programs do not conduct research on writing. Perhaps more significantly, they do not often read the research done by others because effective reading of articles on empirical research requires special knowledge and abilities. By and large, those responsible for maintaining and improving writing instruction cannot -- without further training -- access work that could help them carry out their responsibilities more effectively. This book is designed as a text in graduate programs that offer instruction in rhetoric and composition. Its primary educational purposes are: * to provide models and critical methods designed to improve the reading of scientific discourse * to provide models of effective research designs and projects appropriate to those learning to do empirical research in rhetoric. Aiming to cultivate new attitudes toward empirical research, this volume encourages an appreciation of the rhetorical tradition that informs the production and critical reading of empirical studies. The book should also reinforce a slowly growing realization in English studies that empirical methods are not inherently alien to the humanities, rather that methods extend the power of humanist researchers trying to solve the problems of their discipline. |
| descriptive studies do not: Psychology Research Methods Wendy Heath, 2018-01-11 Comprehensive, engaging, and punctuated with humor, this undergraduate textbook provides an interesting introduction to research methodology. Psychology Research Methods allows students to become familiar with the material through examples of research relevant to their lives. The textbook covers every major research approach in psychology. Students will learn how to evaluate and conduct the different varieties of descriptive research and experimental research. They will learn all steps of the research process from developing a research idea to writing about and presenting what they did. Each chapter contains suggestions for journal article readings and activities relevant to the topics covered. The textbook also includes a chapter on how to conduct research online and an appendix with an annotated manuscript keyed to the current edition of the American Psychological Association Publication Manual. |
| descriptive studies do not: Nursing Research: Reading, Using and Creating Evidence Houser, 2018 « Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence, Fourth Edition focuses on the concept that research is essential as evidence for nursing practice. Written in a conversational tone and using a reader-friendly approach, this text teaches students how to translate research into evidence in a practical way. The text enables students to gain a fundamental understanding of all types of research used for evidence through its emphasis on research methods, use of research evidence in clinical decision-making, and ways to engage in evidence-based practice. The Fourth Edition highlights the importance of translating research findings into evidence as the most critical step for improving patient care. This updated edition contrasts six different models for organizational evidenced-based practice, including Magnet designation requirements, collaboration between researchers and practitioners for knowledge translation, community and home health evidence-based practice, and the challenges of creating an organizational culture that values evidence-based practice. »-- |
| descriptive studies do not: Research Foundations Douglas Woodwell, 2013-11-07 Designing research can be daunting and disorienting for novices. After experiencing this first hand, author Douglas Woodwell has written Research Foundations: How Do We Know What We Know?,a book that shows how to mentally frame research in a way that is understandable and approachable while also discussing some of the more specific issues that will aid the reader in understanding the options available. Stressing the link between research and theory-building, this concise book shows students how new knowledge is discovered through the process of research. The author presents a model that ties together research processes across the various traditions and shows how different types of research interrelate. The book is sophisticated in its presentation, but uses plain language to provide an explanation of higher-level concepts in an engaging manner. Throughout the book, the author treats research methodologies as a blueprint for answering a wide range of interesting questions, rather than simply a set of tools to be applied. The book is an excellent guide for students who will be consumers of research and who need to understand how theory and research interrelate. |
| descriptive studies do not: Marketing Research Alan Wilson, 2018-09-18 This core textbook provides students with a concise and user-friendly overview of the marketing research process, taking a refreshingly non-technical approach. The goal of this focused text is to equip students with the skills needed to interpret and implement the outcomes of such research to effectuate meaningful change. Keeping digital data and internet research at its heart, Marketing Research details the main stages of the research process, covering both quantitative and qualitative methods and offers a plethora of case studies and examples. Now in its fourth edition, this popular and accessible textbook is ideal for use on marketing research courses at diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA levels. This book has also been written to support The Market Research Society's Diploma Module: The Principles of Market & Social Research. New to this Edition: - Expanded coverage of qualitative analysis, now with its own dedicated chapter - Fresh material on hot topics such as big data analytics, social media listening and data visualization - Updated content on online surveys, online group discussions and online samples, as well as data protection legislation - Added 'Industry Viewpoint' features setting out the latest thinking from practitioners on important topics - New author video introductions to each chapter and 'Careers in Marketing Research' video suite featuring the advice and experiences of a range of practitioners around the world - New opening cases featuring well-known, international organizations |
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| descriptive studies do not: Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence Janet Houser, 2009-10-07 Nursing Research fills the need for a research text that addresses both traditional content as well as focusing on nursing research as it is used in evidence-based practice, in systematic reviews, and in the development of clinical practice guidelines. This book will address each issue by using a framework for the chapters that is based on an evidence-based practice approach to reading, using, and conducting nursing research. The perfect resource for BSN courses! |
| descriptive studies do not: Interprofessional Evidence-Based Practice Penelope Moyers, Patricia Finch-Guthrie, 2024-06-01 Interprofessional Evidence-Based Practice: A Workbook for Health Professionals promotes active, team learning of interprofessional evidence-based practice (EBP). This book is distinctive in that it departs from the tradition of evidence-based practice occurring from a single disciplinary perspective. Interprofessional evidence-based practice is described in terms of a dynamic team process that blends the patient’s preferences and values, the expertise of practitioners from multiple disciplines, and incorporates multidisciplinary evidence. Teams learn to use the nine phases in the interprofessional process to challenge current disciplinary paradigms and biases to create an integrated approach to patient care, healthcare delivery, or population health. Drs. Penelope Moyers and Patricia Finch Guthrie focus on developing and fostering collaboration between academic institutions and healthcare organizations so that students and faculty participate on interprofessional teams with mentors and staff from a healthcare organization. Interprofessional Evidence-Based Practice: A Workbook for Health Professionals also addresses the communication and cross-organizational factors important for supporting the work of the team. Common team and mentoring issues encountered in EBP are clearly articulated, along with the iterative problem-solving approaches necessary to mitigate temporary “stumbling blocks.” The book provides detail for developing and launching an Interprofessional Evidence-Based Practice program that goes beyond the evidence process to include implementation science to support practice change. Approaches for developing partnerships for supporting this type of program between universities and health care institutions are contained within, including sample partnership agreements and resource-sharing strategies. Inside Interprofessional Evidence-Based Practice: A Workbook for Health Professionals, each chapter includes performance objectives, key words, checklists, and materials and resources that an interprofessional team can use. PowerPoint lectures, mentor newsletters, forms, tools, and other resources are included on a companion website to guide team learning about key EBP topics, as well as to support the program coordinators and team mentors in their work with the interprofessional teams. Interprofessional Evidence-Based Practice: A Workbook for Health Professionals is the go-to resource for those who want to engage in interprofessional evidence-based practice, and for leaders who want to develop and implement an interprofessional evidence-based practice program. |
| descriptive studies do not: Rehabilitation Research Russell Carter, Jay Lubinsky, 2015-07-20 Find out how to use evidence to improve your practice! Thoroughly covering the full range of rehabilitation research with a clear, easy-to-understand approach, Rehabilitation Research: Principles and Applications, 5th Edition will help you analyze and apply research to practice. It examines traditional experimental designs as well as nonexperimental and emerging approaches, including qualitative research, single-subject designs, outcomes research, and survey research. Ideal for students and practitioners in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and communication sciences and disorders, this user-friendly resource emphasizes evidence-based practice and the development of true scientist-practitioners. Evidence-Based Practice chapter provides an overview of the important concepts of EBP and the WHO model of health and disease. Interdisciplinary author team consisting of a PT and an ASHA dually-certified SLP/AUD brings an interdisciplinary focus and a stronger emphasis on evidence-based practice. Discipline-specific examples are drawn from three major fields: physical therapy, occupational therapy, and communication sciences and disorders. Coverage of nonexperimental research includes chapters on clinical case studies and qualitative research, so you understand a wide range of research methods and when it is most appropriate to use each type. Finding Research Literature chapter includes step-by-step descriptions of literature searches within different rehabilitation professions. NEW! Completely updated evidence-based content and references makes the information useful for both students and rehab practitioners. UPDATED! Expanded Single-Subject Designs chapter provides a more thorough explanation and examples of withdrawal, multiple baselines, alternating treatments, and interactions - designs that you can use in everyday clinical practice. |
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| descriptive studies do not: The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods Bruce Thyer, 2009-10-15 Click on the Supplements tab above for further details on the different versions of SPSS programs. The canonical Handbook is completely updated with more student-friendly features The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods is a cutting-edge volume that covers all the major topics that are relevant for Social Work Research methods. Edited by Bruce Thyer and containing contributions by leading authorities, this Handbook covers both qualitative and quantitative approaches as well as a section that delves into more general issues such as evidence based practice, ethics, gender, ethnicity, International Issues, integrating both approaches, and applying for grants. New to this Edition More content on qualitative methods and mixed methods More coverage of evidence-based practice More support to help students effectively use the Internet A companion Web site at www.sagepub.com/thyerhdbk2e containing a test bank and PowerPoint slides for instructors and relevant SAGE journal articles for students. This Handbook serves as a primary text in the methods courses in MSW programs and doctoral level programs. It can also be used as a reference and research design tool for anyone doing scholarly research in social work or human services. |
| descriptive studies do not: The Link Between Religion and Health Harold George Koenig, Harvey Jay Cohen, 2002 This book is the first to present new medical research establishing a connection between religion and health and to examine the implications for Eastern and Western religious traditions and for society and culture. The distinguished list of contributors examine a series of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) topics that relate to religious faith and behavior. PNI studies the relationships between mental states and the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems. Among the issues it focuses upon are how mental states, in general, and belief states, in particular, affect physical health. The contributors argue that religious involvement and belief can affect certain neuroendocrine and immune mechanisms, and that these mechanisms, in turn, susceptibility to cancer and recovery following surgery. This volume is essential reading for those interested in the relationship between religion and health. |
| descriptive studies do not: Drug Utilization Research Monique Elseviers, Björn Wettermark, Tanja Mueller, Ria Benko, Marion Bennie, Katarina Gvozdanovic, Mikael Hoffmann, Irina Iaru, Verica Ivanovska, Sean MacBride-Stewart, Elisabetta Poluzzi, Lisa Pont, Hege Salvesen Blix, Gabriel Sanfelix-Gimeno, Gisbert Selke, Katja Taxis, Ana Tomas Petrovic, Indre Treciokiene, Sabine Vogler, 2024-08-12 Towards a better understanding of how medicines are used in society Drug Utilization Research (DUR) is a discipline which combines aspects of pharmacotherapy, epidemiology, and health services research into an interdisciplinary set of methods for analyzing and assessing the prescribing, dispensing and consumption of medicines. It combines both qualitative and quantitative approaches to facilitate the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals. Drug Utilization Research: Methods and Applications provides a comprehensive introduction to this discipline, prepared by an international team of authors with broad experience in numerous fields. Now reorganized and updated to reflect the latest research and global challenges, it is an indispensable resource for understanding the use of pharmaceuticals. Readers of the second edition of Drug Utilization Research will find: New chapters on methods, including more hands-on guidance on how to plan and conduct different types of drug utilization A section on specific applications in areas such as psychotropics, opioids, cancer drugs, antibacterials, and cardiovascular drugs A new section with case studies illustrating applications of DUR in different continents Detailed treatment of subjects including DUR and health policy, DUR in specific populations, and many more Drug Utilization Research is ideal for epidemiologists, pharmacists, physicians, nurses and others interested in drug use and its outcomes. |
| descriptive studies do not: The Practice of Nursing Research - E-Book Susan K. Grove, Nancy Burns, Jennifer R. Gray, 2012-08-31 NEW! Enhanced emphasis on evidence-based practice equips you to generate research evidence and to appraise and synthesize existing research for application to clinical practice. Using the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program criteria as a point of focus, this book prepares you for today’s emphasis on evidence-based practice in the clinical setting. NEW! Expanded emphasis on qualitative research addresses phenomenological research, grounded theory research, ethnographic research, exploratory-descriptive research, and historical research to support the development of nursing. NEW! Updated coverage of digital data collection guides you through use of the internet for research and addresses the unique considerations surrounding digital data collection methods. NEW! Pageburst ebook study guide gives you the opportunity to fully master and apply the text content in a convenient electronic format with integrated interactive review questions. |
| descriptive studies do not: Essentials of Laboratory Animal Science: Principles and Practices P. Nagarajan, Ramachandra Gudde, Ramesh Srinivasan, 2021-07-23 This book comprehensively reviews the anatomy, physiology, genetics and pathology of laboratory animals as well as the principles and practices of using laboratory animals for biomedical research.It covers the design of buildings used for laboratory animals, quality control of laboratory animals, and toxicology, and discusses various animal models used for human diseases. It also highlights aspects, such as handling and restraint and administration of drugs, as well as breeding and feeding of laboratory animals, and provides guidelines for developing meaningful experiments using laboratory animals.Further, the book discusses various alternatives to animal experiments for drug and chemical testing, including their advantages over the current approaches. Lastly, it examines the potential effect of harmful pathogens on the physiology of laboratory animals and discusses the state of art in in vivo imaging techniques.The book is a useful resource for research scientists, laboratory animal veterinarians, and students of laboratory animal medicine. |
| descriptive studies do not: Advanced Design in Nursing Research Pamela J. Brink, 1998 This Second Edition of the bestselling Advanced Design in Nursing Research has been substantially revised and reorganized. Using the principle that the level of knowledge available on a research topic determines the level of |
| descriptive studies do not: Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology Hugh Coolican, 2024-01-30 Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology provides students with the most readable and comprehensive survey of research methods, statistical concepts and procedures in psychology today. Assuming no prior knowledge, this bestselling text takes you through every stage of your research project, giving advice on planning and conducting studies, analysing data and writing up reports, both quantitative and qualitative. It incorporates diversity and includes a large section on cross-cultural psychology methods and issues. The book continues its long tradition of integrating qualitative issues into methods chapters as well as providing two chapters dedicated to qualitative methods. It provides clear coverage of experimental, interviewing and observational methods; psychological testing; and statistical procedures which include nominal-level tests, ordinal and interval two-condition tests, simple and multi-factorial ANOVA designs, correlation, multiple regression, log linear analysis, factor analysis and, new with this edition, logistic regression. It features detailed and illustrated SPSS instructions for all these and other procedures, eliminating the need for an extra SPSS textbook. New edition features include: • Logistic regression. • Greater detail of online research methods. • Expanded coverage of report writing guidelines. • Concepts illustrated with up-to-date published research examples. • Instructor and Student Resource website signposted throughout the book to improve student usability. Each chapter contains a glossary, key terms and newly integrated exercises, ensuring that key concepts are understood. This book is extended and enhanced by a fully updated and refreshed Instructor and Student Resource website, which includes: • A collection of interactive multiple-choice questions with detailed feedback, providing the opportunity to test understanding at different levels. • Practical exercises that give students the opportunity to put their learning into practice. • Links to further reading and sources to expand knowledge. • Test banks for each chapter to save instructors time. Access the website at: www.routledge.com/cw/coolican. |
| descriptive studies do not: The Nursing Companion Peter Birchenall, Nicola Adams, 2011-01-07 Are you thinking about studying nursing? Do you have an upcoming interview? Or have you just been accepted on a course? Do you need a guide? Then this book is for you. The number of students applying for nursing is increasing every year, making each place more competitive and more precious. This book will give you the edge in your application, knowledge for your interview, and support throughout your course. This trusty companion will answer your queries and settle your concerns, giving you an insight into the world of nursing. The experienced team of authors: - Introduce the different branches of nursing - Define the key concepts you will study on your course - Give you an insight into specialist study skills - Help you to understand research - Offer advice on professional development and life after university. Using case studies, activities and incorporating four end-of-part glossaries, this one-stop resource will prepare you for the experience of being a student nurse and equip you for the challenges of the profession. |
| descriptive studies do not: Getting Schools Working Nick Taylor, Johan Muller, Penny Vinjevold, 2003 A systematic review of research projects into the state of education in South Africa. |
| descriptive studies do not: Research Methods for Medical Graduates Abhaya Indrayan, 2019-10-16 This book discusses the why and how of each step of data-based medical research that can provide basic information to emerging researchers and medical graduate students who write theses or publish articles. The chapters are arranged in the sequence of steps for data-based research. The research steps are comprehensively covered from the selection of the topic to the final publication. Reporting methods such as CONSORT, STARD, and SAMPL guidelines are also covered. Each chapter has separately earmarked examples from the contemporary literature that illustrate the different research methods. Key Features Discusses all the steps of data-based medical research Examines the topics in depth by way of examples from contemporary literature Features notable information in boxes for special attention . |
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| descriptive studies do not: An Introduction to Community & Public Health James F. McKenzie, Robert R. Pinger, 2014-02-28 Now with a new full color design and art program, the Eighth Edition of An Introduction to Community & Public Health provides the latest trends and statistics in community health. With an emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in health education, this best-selling introductory text covers such topics as epidemiology, community organization, program planning, minority health, health care, mental health, environmental health, drugs, safety, and occupational health. A robust pedagogy helps students understand and retain key learning objectives and better prepare for class. |
| descriptive studies do not: History of Public Education in Ohio for Fifty Years Emerson Elbridge White, 1897 |
| descriptive studies do not: BOOK ALONE - Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses Nola Schmidt, Janet Brown, 2011-02-05 Doody's Review Service - 5 Stars! Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Applications of Research, Second Edition serves as the definitive reference for transitioning research into nursing practice. Ideal for undergraduate research courses or courses on role development, this text provides a fresh approach for teaching nursing research using evidence-based practice. Updated and revised, the Second Edition of Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses includes new articles and a companion website. |
| descriptive studies do not: Essential Evidence-Based Medicine Dan Mayer, 2004-06-17 This is an ideal introductory text on Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) for medical students and all health-care professionals. |
| descriptive studies do not: General Thoracic Surgery Thomas W. Shields, Joseph LoCicero, Carolyn E. Reed, Richard H. Feins, 2009 Long considered the bible of thoracic surgery, this comprehensive text guides readers through open and endoscopic surgical techniques with expert commentary by the leaders in thoracic surgery. Coverage includes extensive sections on lung cancer and other pulmonary tumors. Includes access to a companion Web site. |
| descriptive studies do not: Health in Megacities and Urban Areas Alexander Krämer, Mobarak Hossain Khan, Frauke Kraas, 2011-07-06 Diverse driving forces, processes and actors are responsible for different trends in the development of megacities and large urban areas. Under the dynamics of global change, megacities are themselves changing: On the one hand they are prone to increasing socio-economic vulnerability due to pronounced poverty, socio-spatial and political fragmentation, sometimes with extreme forms of segregation, disparities and conflicts. On the other hand megacities offer positive potential for global transformation, e.g. minimisation of space consumption, highly effective use of resources, efficient disaster prevention and health care options – if good strategies were developed. At present in many megacities and urban areas of the developing world and the emerging economies the quality of life is eroding. Most of the megacities have grown to unprecedented size, and the pace of urbanisation has far exceeded the growth of the necessary infrastructure and services. As a result, an increasing number of urban dwellers are left without access to basic amenities like clean drinking water, fresh air and safe food. Additionally, social inequalities lead to subsequent and significant intra-urban health inequalities and unbalanced disease burdens that can trigger conflict and violence between subpopulations. The guiding idea of our book lies in a multi- and interdisciplinary approach to the complex topic of megacities and urban health that can only be adequately understood when different disciplines share their knowledge and methodological tools to work together. We hope that the book will allow readers to deepen their understanding of the complex dynamics of urban and megacity populations through the lens of public health, geographical and other research perspectives. |
| descriptive studies do not: Wildlife-Habitat Relationships Michael L. Morrison, Bruce Marcot, William Mannan, 2012-09-26 Wildlife-Habitat Relationships goes beyond introductory wildlife biology texts to provide wildlife professionals and students with an understanding of the importance of habitat relationships in studying and managing wildlife. The book offers a unique synthesis and critical evaluation of data, methods, and studies, along with specific guidance on how to conduct rigorous studies. Now in its third edition, Wildlife-Habitat Relationships combines basic field zoology and natural history, evolutionary biology, ecological theory, and quantitative tools in explaining ecological processes and their influence on wildlife and habitats. Also included is a glossary of terms that every wildlife professional should know. |
| descriptive studies do not: Radio Tracking and Animal Populations Joshua Millspaugh, John M. Marzluff, 2001-08-14 Radio Tracking and Animal Populations is a succinct synthesis of emerging technologies and their applications to the empirical and theoretical problems of population assessment. The book is divided into sections designed to encompass the various aspects of animal ecology that may be evaluated using radiotelemetry technology - experimental design, equipment and technology, animal movement, resource selection, and demographics. Wildlife biologists at the leading edge of new developments in the technology and its application have joined forces. |
| descriptive studies do not: Economic Value of Weather and Climate Forecasts Richard W. Katz, Allan H. Murphy, 1997 Weather and climate extremes can significantly impact the economics of a region. This book examines how weather and climate forecasts can be used to mitigate the impact of the weather on the economy. Interdisciplinary in scope, it explores the meteorological, economic, psychological, and statistical aspects to weather prediction. The contributors encompass forecasts over a wide range of temporal scales, from weather over the next few hours to the climate months or seasons ahead, and address the impact of these forecasts on human behaviour. Economic Value of Weather and Climate Forecasts seeks to determine the economic benefits of existing weather forecasting systems and the incremental benefits of improving these systems, and will be an interesting and essential reference for economists, statisticians, and meteorologists. |
| descriptive studies do not: Essentials of Business Research Jonathan Wilson, 2010-04-20 Essentials of Business Research: A Guide to Doing Your Research Project is a concise, student-friendly text that cuts through the jargon of research methods terminology to present a clear guide to the basics of methodology in a business and management context. This extremely accessible book is informed throughout by the use of clear case studies and examples that serve to bring the research process to life for student readers. Unusually for a Methods text, Wilson also explicitly considers the importance of the supervisor in the dissertation process, and explains for the reader what lecturers are looking for from their students at every stage of the process in a good research project. This book aims to guide the student through the entire research process by using actual student case examples and explaining the role of the supervisor and how to meet their expectations. Key features include: - ‘You’re the Supervisor’ sections – helps students to meet their learning outcomes; - ‘Common questions and answers’ – provides students with an invaluable point of reference for some of the challenges they are likely to face while undertaking their research project; - Comprehensive section on ethical issues students need to consider when undertaking their research project; - A full student glossary. - The book is packed throughout with student-friendly features such as helpful diagrams, student case studies, chapter objectives, annotated further reading sections and summary and references at the end of each chapter. Essentials of Business Research is accompanied by a companion website containing an array of material for lecturers and students including: multiple choice questions to enable students to test their knowledge and progress; chapter-by-chapter links to academic journal articles demonstrating each method’s application; chapter-by-chapter links to youtube resources to provide further context; chapter-by-chapter powerpoint slides to help lecturers and students. |
| descriptive studies do not: Anatomy and Physiology Lin Shaw, 2005 Part of a unique series written for Access to Higher Education students, this book addresses those modules covering the body and its systems. This book will guide readers through topics such as circulation and breathing, the nervous system and stress and illness. |
| descriptive studies do not: Human Factors Methods for Design Christopher P. Nemeth, 2004-02-17 There is no shortage of available human factors information, but until now there was no single guide on how to use this information. Human Factors Methods for Design: Making Systems Human-Centered is an in-depth field guide to solving human factors challenges in the development process. It provides design and human factors professionals, sys |
| descriptive studies do not: Getting Research Findings into Practice Andy Haines, Andrew Haines, Anna Donald, 2008-04-15 Thoroughly updated and revised, the new edition of this accessible guide aims to outline why there is a gap between research findings and what actually happens in clinical practice. It covers a number of topics including the sources of information on clinical effectiveness and methods of information, how to close the gap between research and pratice, potential roles for lay people, the role of decision support, barriers to the use of evidence in clinical practice, the role of decision analysis, implementing research findings in developing countries and how to encourage the implementation of results from economic evaluation. |
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Here, we provide an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of descriptive studies, provide examples of several types of descriptive study, examine their clinical uses, and show how they …
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Descriptive Studies Do Not: Essentials of Descriptive-Interpretive Qualitative Research Robert Elliot, (ps,Robert Elliot,Ladislav Timulak,2021 This easy to follow guide explains the most important …
How many is enough? Justifying sample size in descriptive …
Descriptive studies do not test. particular group or phenomena (Siedlecki 2020). Given this aim, it is not appropriate to seek a random sample, but rather to gather information from those who have …
A Review of Hierarchy of Research Models Identifies a …
Qualitative studies have primarily been placed in the mid or lower Tiers of the models along with descriptive studies. Action, Outcome, Intervention, Blended, Historical, and Big Data research …
Descriptive and Observational Studies - USMF
Descriptive Studies Advantages: • They are easy to do and to write • The observations may be extremely useful to investigators designing a study to evaluate causes or the explanations of the …
Descriptive Epidemiology
Descriptive Epidemiology Part 1 Dr. H. Stockwell Basic assumptions of epidemiology Human disease does not occur at random Causal and preventive factors can be identified through systematic …
ACADEMIA Letters Descriptive studies are quantitative and …
In Latin America in general and in Peru in particular, the idea is that descriptive studies are qualitative and exploratory research; It is also assumed that these scientific inquiries do...
Descriptive Studies Causality and Causal Inference
To enhance descriptive studies: 1) select observations such that the facts that you have will allow you to infer information about unobserved facts 2) among the facts (observations) that you have, …
Guidelines for Reviewing Quantitative Descriptive Studies
These guidelines are intended to promote quality and consistency in CLEAR reviews of selected studies that use statistical techniques and other quantitative approaches but do not attempt to …
Descriptive analysis in education: A guide for researchers
Whether the goal is to identify and describe trends and variation in populations, create new measures of key phenomena, or describe samples in studies aimed at identifying causal effects, …
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Descriptive Studies Do Not: The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods Bruce Thyer,2010 In the field of social work qualitative research is starting to gain more prominence as are mixed …
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In observational studies, which may be descriptive or analytical, exposures or risk factors are not influenced by study design. In contrast, in experimental studies, certain factors or treatments …
Descriptive Translation Studies – and beyond
One of the main reasons for the prevailing underdevelopment of a descrip-tive branch within Translation Studies has no doubt been an overriding orienta-tion towards practical applications, …
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Descriptive Studies Do Not is a vital topic that must be grasped by everyone, from students and scholars to the general public. The book will furnish comprehensive and in-depth insights into
An overview of clinical research: the lay of the land
Analytical studies feature a comparison (control) group, whereas descriptive studies do not. Within analytical studies, cohort studies track people forward in time from exposure to outcome. By …
Bridging the Gap: Overcome these 7 flaws in descriptive
In this blog, we will explore the definition, characteristics, and common flaws in descriptive research design, and provide tips on how to avoid these pitfalls to produce high-quality results.
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However, descriptive (or status studies) do not necessarily indicate that current situations are either good or bad. Quite often these studies do not allow for interpretive values judgments.
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Descriptive Studies Do Not: The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods Bruce Thyer,2010 In the field of social work qualitative research is starting to gain more prominence as are mixed …
