Health promotion and education research methods : Using the five-chapter thesis/dissertation model / Cottrell, Randall R.& McKenzie, James F.

Chapter 1 Introduction to research and the research requirement
Chapter 2 Finding a topic and getting started
Chapter 3 The literature review
Chapter 4 Theory and research
Chapter 5 Research questions and hypotheses (writing chapter 1)
Chapter 6 Research ethics
Chapter 7 Selecting study participants
Chapter 8 Instrumentation
Chapter 9 Quantitative research methods : experimental (writing chapter III)
Chapter 10 Quantitative research methods : non-experimental (writing chapter III)
Chapter 11 Qualitative research methods (writing chapter III)
Chapter 12 Data analysis and reporting the findings (writing chapters III and IV)
Chapter 13 Conclusions, discussion, and recommendations (writing chapter V)
Chapter 14 Sharing your findings (writing beyond chapter V)

Health Promotion & Education Research Methods, Second Edition provides a comprehensive presentation of the processes involved and the skills needed to complete high-quality research. The main objective in writing a thesis or dissertation is to teach students how to conduct research in a planned and systematic way. This practical text provides an overview of the different approaches to research methods and introduces students to the five-chapter thesis or dissertation format." "Designed for health education specialists, Health Promotion & Education Research Methods, Second Edition uses numerous health education examples that will help students learn and understand how research is used within the health promotion and education profession