In Integrated Research Methods in Public Health, a team of eminent public health researchers delivers an eye-opening exploration of public health research methods presented with integrative approaches to teaching that facilitate holistic and transformative learning experiences. The methods used in this book enable students to make connections between concepts and content areas more readily than with traditional approaches.
In this book, readers will find extensive use of the concept of the co-construction of learning, in which the active participation of students and instructors in an interactive, varied, and student-centered learning environment is achieved. It also includes: - Mini case studies, team learning exercises and worksheets, and group project outlines - Literature reviews that showcase the latest developments in the research on the subject - Integrated considerations of ethical issues, cultural responsiveness, theoretical foundations, and philosophical underpinnings
Perfect for senior undergraduate and graduate students in public health, Integrated Research Methods in Public Health will also earn a place in the libraries of public health and social science academics and researchers, as well as public health practitioners and professionals working in non-profit organizations with public-health related services.
Table of Contents
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xv
About the Companion Website xvii
1 MODULE 1: SETTING THE STAGE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH 1
Section 1: Fundamental Concepts in Research 2
Introduction 2
Section 2: Research Study Design Framework 20
Section 3: Conducting The Literature Review 34
References 52
2 MODULE 2: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH 55
Section 1: Basic Principles of Quantitative Research 56
Introduction 56
Step 2A: Designing and Implementing the Research Study 66
Step 2B: Designing and Implementing the Research Study 89
Step 2C: Designing and Implementing the Research Study 102
Step 2D: Designing and Implementing the Research Study 108
Step 3: Pulling It All Together: An Overview of Grant Writing 121
References 133
MODULE 2: RESOURCES 137
Introduction 137
3 MODULE 3: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS 149
Section 1: Introduction to Qualitative Research 150
Introduction 150
PHILOSOPHICAL UNDERPINNINGS 151
Section 2: Conceptualizing A Qualitative Research Study 163
Section 3: Designing and Implementing a Qualitative Research Study 180
References 218
4 MODULE 4: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY - MIXED METHODS APPROACHES 223
Introduction 223
Section 1: Mixed Methods Design 224
Section 2: The Two Paradigms - Mixed Methods Research Methods Designing the Research Study 243
Section 3: Case Study - Embedded Mixed Methods Design 264
References 292
5 MODULE 5: WRITING AND DISSEMINATING THE RESEARCH FINDINGS 295
Section 1: Writing the Research Report 296
Introduction 296
Section 2: Disseminating the Report to Academic Audiences 309
Section 3: Disseminating The Report To Nonacademic Audiences 326
References 339
INDEX
