This book is an introduction to quantitative research in the scientific and health disciplines. The whole research process is introduced, from asking a research question to analysis and reporting of the data. The focus, however, is on the analysis of data.
In this book, you will learn to:
- Develop quantitative research questions and testable hypotheses.
- Design quantitative studies to answer simple quantitative research questions.
- Select and produce appropriate graphical, numerical and statistical analyses.
- Select, apply and interpret the results of the correct statistical technique to analyse data.
- Comprehend, apply and communicate in the language of research and statistics.
- Demonstrate professional integrity in planning, interpreting and reporting the results of quantitative studies.
Details
Title
Scientific Research and Methodology: An introduction to quantitative research in science and health
Authors
Peter K Dunn (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science, Technology and Engineering
Publication details
626 pages
Publisher
RStudio, PBC
Date published
2021
Copyright note
The CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 licence is applied to this textbook.
Organisation Unit
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering