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Students and researchers across the social sciences

This practical book shows how to do evidence-based research in public health. As a great deal of evidence-based practice occurs online, it focuses on how to find, use and interpret online sources of public health information. It also includes examples of community-based participatory research and shows how to link data with community preferences and needs. Each chapter begins with specific learning objectives and concludes with practice exerci...

The Kit that has helped thousands of researchers and students do better survey research has now been completely updated and revised. In addition to separate volumes on in-person and telephone interviews, the new edition includes sections on: data management, literacy and language issues, qualitative survey research techniques, including focus group interviewing and content analysis, survey ethics, including the ethical principles to use in sur...

Among the topics that the book covers are how to justify evaluation questions and set standards of effectiveness, design studies, and conduct ethical research. The book contains numerous examples of evaluation methods, as well as evaluation reports. It also includes practice exercises and suggested readings in print and online. Individuals can use Evaluation Fundamentals successfully on their own or in small or large groups.

I liked the addition of computerized slide presentations and the description of best presentation styles.'''--Juanita M. Firestone, University of Texas, San Antonio'''Fink does a good job discussing different presentation formats, and emphasizes the link between the type of audience and the type of results report. She also goes to some length discussing graphic 'illusions, ' or ways different presentations can alter the appearance of the same ...

Good coverage of target populations and samples, and statistics of sampling. Logical progression through the material with good use of examples.'''--Carol J. Lancaster, Medical University of South Carolina''How much is enough in your sample? What is the difference between a research question and a survey question? By exploring the answers to these questions, this book shows readers how to specify inclusion and exclusion criteria in a sample, s...

&BAD, :quot, A useful and readable introduction to data analysis and valuable resource for the nonspecialist.&BAD, :quot, ''--Cameron Lee, Fuller Theological Seminary''Clearly written with useful checklists, guidelines, and examples, How to Manage, Analyze, and Interpret Survey Data shows readers how to manage survey data and become better users and consumers of statistical and qualitative survey information. Fink explains the basic vocabulary...

&BAD, :quot, This book lays out the essential information about commonly used designs for the reader. The presentation of extremely complicated and technical information is excellent. The exercises are very valuable to use in the classroom as they will help to reinforce the learning of design principles.&BAD, :quot, ''--Kathleen Sexton-Radek, Elmhurst College''Which survey design should you select and use for your survey? For what purpose do y...

I am truly amazed at how complete this booklet is. What a wealth of material to help in developing questions!'''--Bonnie Rader, California State University, Long Beach''Aimed at helping readers prepare and use reliable and valid survey questions, How to Ask Survey Questions, 2nd shows readers how to do the following: ''· Ask valid and reliable questions for the context''· Determine whether to use open or closed questions''· Choose the right ty...

A complete overview that conveys a sense of the detail needed to do a high quality survey.'''--Kathy Sexton-Radek, Elmhurst College'''Provides a good overview of doing surveys with a clear and easy to follow writing style and a variety of examples covering the social and behavioral sciences.'''--Carol J. Lancaster, Medical University of South Carolina'''Fink explains the different types of survey instruments and the activities that constitute ...

Ideal for students, researchers, marketers, planners, and policymakers who design and manage public and private agencies, conduct research studies, and prepare strategic plans and grant proposals, this new edition includes: - Nearly a hundred online examples and references from the social, behavioural, and health sciences - A revised and updated list of online articles databases - Case studies in the use of major online databases (e.g., the ...