Introduction to Research
Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies
by Elizabeth DePoy
7th Edition
Publisher: Elsevier
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780443109416 |
| eText ISBN | 9780443282263 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Publishing Year | 2026 |
| Edition | 7th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 456 |
Introduction to Research: Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies, 7th Edition presents core research methodology for healthcare professionals and human service professionals. This textbook covers major research design strategies, including qualitative, quantitative, naturalistic, experimental-type, and mixed method approaches. The text demonstrates how distinct methodological frameworks address clinical and social inquiries.
The organizing structure connects study design to practical execution across several thematic areas. Initial chapters address framing the research problem, literature base development, and formulating research questions and queries. The material then details boundary setting in research, data collection and measurement, and statistical analysis for evaluating study data.
Case examples appear throughout the volume to illustrate practical research processes and ethical dilemmas. This applied structure supports healthcare professionals and human service professionals seeking to evaluate research strategies across varied practice environments.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Welcome to the Universe of Research!
Chapter 2: Essentials of Research
Chapter 3: Research Ethics
Chapter 4: Philosophical Foundations
Chapter 5: Framing the Problem
Chapter 6: Developing a Knowledge Base Through Literature and Resources
Chapter 7: Theory in Research
Chapter 8: Formulating Research Questions and Queries
Chapter 9: Language and Thinking Processes
Chapter 10: Experimental-Type Designs
Chapter 11: Naturalistic Designs
Chapter 12: Mixed Method Designs
Chapter 13: Emerging Designs
Chapter 14: Setting the Boundaries of a Study
Chapter 15: Boundary Setting in Experimental-Type, Designs
Chapter 16: Boundary Setting in Naturalistic Designs
Chapter 17: Collecting Information
Chapter 18: Collecting Data Through Measurement in Experimental-Type Research
Chapter 19: Gathering Information in Naturalistic Inquiry
Chapter 20: Preparing and Organizing Data
Chapter 21: Statistical Analysis for Experimental-Type Designs
Chapter 22: Analysis in Naturalistic Inquiry
Chapter 23: Sharing Research Knowledge Before the Study
Chapter 24: Sharing Research Knowledge During and After the Study
Chapter 25: Ethical Issues
Chapter 26: Reciprocal Role of Research and Practice
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