Principles of Evaluation and Research for Health Care Programs. Text with Access Code

Perrin, Karen (Kay) M. PhD

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Publishing
ISBN:	1-284-03896-3 (1284038963)
ISBN-13:	978-1-284-03896-5 (9781284038965)
New Edition:	1-284-20391-3
Format:	Textbook/Undergrad
Binding:	with Supplement Softcover + Internet Access Code
Copyright:	2015
Publish Date:	02/14
Weight:	1.52 Lbs.
Pages:	430
Carton Quantity:	20
Subject Class:	PUB (Public Health)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Doody Star Rating:	3
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 6 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply. This product contains software or Internet access code(s). Returns are not accepted if seal is broken or if access code revealed.
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Class Specifications
Discipline:	Medical Prof
Subject Definition:	Health Services Research-Methods; Data Collection-Methods
NLM Class:	W 84.3
LC Class:	RA440.85
Abstract:	Principles of Evaluation and Research for Health Care Programs provides a basic understanding of the importance of and the key approaches used to conduct health program research and evaluations. Written with the undergraduate in mind, this book is useful for students pursuing a wide spectrum of health careers. Students will learn terminology, levels and types of measurement, data collection methods, sampling and basic statistical analysis. In addition to the basic information, the book covers ethical and cultural competency issues unique to conducting evaluations. Finally, the book provides an introduction to systems thinking and its implications for evaluating the impact of interventions. The book offers activities and case studies that lay the foundation for understanding all aspects of evaluation while developing the critical thinking skills needed to dissect peer-reviewed publications as well as popular media health claims. It also provides many examples from a wide variety of health fields.

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