Research and Statistical Methods in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Eiki Satake, David L. Maxwell (Autoren)

Buch | Hardcover

592 Seiten

2005
Delmar Cengage Learning (Verlag)
978-1-4018-1567-7 (ISBN)

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Speech language pathologists and audiologists need to understand the scientific base that their clinical work is built upon. This text covers the principles of research design, data analysis and presentation of findings pertinent to communication sciences and disorders.

This engaging new book provides comprehensive coverage of research methods as well as a foundation in statistical analysis vital for individuals in the communication sciences and disorders field. While most speech-language pathologists and audiologists pursue clinical practice rather than research careers, it is important to understand the scientific base that their clinical work is built upon. Successful evidence-based clinical practice is rooted in this understanding. Research and Statistical Methods in Communication Sciences and Disorders covers the principles of research design, data analysis, and presentation of findings necessary for individuals performing research as well as consumers of scientific literature. Filled with meaningful examples, written in readable language, and pertinent to both speech-language pathology and audiology, this resource provides the essential knowledge of scientific reasoning and methods for scientific inquiry necessary to perform and understand research.

Preface. About the Authors. Chapter 1: History and Philosophy of Science. Chapter 2: Getting Started: Basic Concepts of Research. Chapter 3: Selecting a Research Problem. Chapter 4: Reviewing the Literature and Stating Research Problems. Chapter 5: Sampling Methods and Theory. Chapter 6: Controlling, Measuring, and Recording Variables. Chapter 7: Causal Inferences and Threats to their Validity. Chapter 8: Experimental Designs. Chapter 9: Nonexperimental Research Methods. Chapter 10: Qualitative Research Methods. Chapter 11: Analyzing Data: Descriptive Statistics. Chapter 12: Analyzing Data: Inferential Statistics. Chapter 13: Reading, Writing, and Presenting Research. Appendices. Glossary. References. Index.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	14.9.2005
Zusatzinfo	Illustrations
Verlagsort	Clifton Park
Sprache	englisch
Maße	188 x 239 mm
Gewicht	1022 g
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe ► Logopädie
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Kommunikation / Medien ► Kommunikationswissenschaft
ISBN-10	1-4018-1567-7 / 1401815677
ISBN-13	978-1-4018-1567-7 / 9781401815677
Zustand	Neuware