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Overview"In these uncertain times, how much can you trust health news? Is the research behind breaking headlines reliable? This book is an indispensable resource for students and general readers, helping them evaluate and think critically about health information. ""People Who Drink Coffee Live Longer."" ""Students Learn Better When Listening to Classical Music."" ""Scientists Discover the Gene That Causes Obesity."" We are constantly bombarded with reports of ""groundbreaking"" health findings that use attention-grabbing headlines and seem to be backed by credible science. Yet many of these studies and the news articles that discuss them fall prey to a variety of problems that can produce misleading and inaccurate results. Some of these may be easy to notice—like a research study on the benefits of red meat funded by the beef industry, or a study with a sample size of only 10 people—but others are much harder to spot. Skewed Studies: Exploring the Limits and Flaws of Health and Psychology Research examines the most pervasive problems plaguing health research and reporting today, using clear, accessible language and employing real-world examples to illustrate key concepts. Beyond simply outlining issues, it provides readers with the knowledge and skills to evaluate research studies and news reports for themselves, improving their health literacy and critical thinking skills." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sally Kuykendall (Saint Joseph's University, USA)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Greenwood Press Edition: Annotated edition Weight: 0.510kg ISBN: 9781440863981ISBN 10: 1440863989 Pages: 216 Publication Date: 19 March 2020 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: College/higher education , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Tertiary & Higher Education , Educational: Primary & Secondary Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments ONE The Scientific Method TWO Human Participant Protections THREE The Literature Review FOUR Study Design FIVE Study Sample SIX Study Instruments and Data Collection SEVEN Data Analysis and Drawing Conclusions EIGHT Communicating Study Findings NINE Solutions Guide to Evaluating Health and Psychology Studies Directory of Resources Glossary IndexReviewsAn excellent, nontechnical overview of the scientific research process for undergraduate and graduate students. - Library Journal An excellent, nontechnical overview of the scientific research process for undergraduate and graduate students. * Library Journal * Recommended. All readers. * Choice * Author InformationSally Kuykendall, PhD, is professor of health services, a researcher, an independent evaluator of public health programs, and a former nurse living in Philadelphia, PA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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