Understanding Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders: A Primer for Students and Practitioners, Hardcover, 1 Edition by Haynes, William O.

Hardcover: 1 Edition
9780205453634
0205453635

Publication Date: 2008-11-03
Publisher: Pearson
Hardcover : 528 pages
Edition: 1 Edition
Author: Haynes, William O.
ISBN-10: 0205453635
ISBN-13: 9780205453634

Product Description Understanding Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders is an engaging, student-friendly text that explores the connection between common communication science research methods and clinical practice. Covering both the conceptual and the quantitative aspects of research methods, evidence-based practice, experimental design, and statistics, this book both elucidates various models of research and practice and explains how these models are important to the greater field of communication science.   While some students and practitioners find many books on research, evidence-based practice, and statistical concepts to be intimidating, abstract, and dry, Understanding Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders strives to emphasize not only the ideas surrounding evidence-based practice but also how its principles can be applied in clinical practice. The text also includes a number of helpful study aides such as learning objectives, learning activities, and a glossary, all of which help shed considerable light on these challenging and sometimes daunting subjects.  From the Inside Flap Understanding Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders is an engaging, student-friendly text that explores the connection between common communication science research methods and clinical practice. Covering both the conceptual and the quantitative aspects of research methods, evidence-based practice, experimental design, and statistics, this book both elucidates various models of research and practice and explains how these models are important to the greater field of communication science.   While some students and practitioners find many books on research, evidence-based practice, and statistical concepts to be intimidating, abstract, and dry, this text strives to emphasize not only the ideas surrounding evidence-based practice but also how its principles can be applied in clinical practice.   Special Features Include:   ·    An exceptionally comprehensive structure and outline that covers experimental design, the nature of science, statistical methods, and evidence-based practice, taking students on an in-depth exploration of research models and practices. ·    A student-friendly style that approaches statistics using a conceptual point of view that emphasizes the proper selection of quantitative methods and their interpretation as opposed to how to compute them. ·    Learning objectives that outline the most important points of each chapter and serve to help students organize their thoughts before and after completing their reading assignments. ·    Learning activities, which appear in every chapter, allow students to apply what they have just learned and to think critically about the central concepts just covered. ·    A comprehensive glossary of research terms from all chapters appears at the back of the book so that students can quickly look up important concepts and definitions. ·    A chapter on how to seek grant support and how to design capstone projects emphasizes the practical applications of the book’s concepts and lessons.   From the Back Cover Understanding Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders is an engaging, student-friendly text that explores the connection between common communication science research methods and clinical practice. Covering both the conceptual and the quantitative aspects of research methods, evidence-based practice, experimental design, and statistics, this book both elucidates various models of research and practice and explains how these models are important to the greater field of communication science.   While some students and practitioners find many books on research, evidence-based practice, and statistical concepts to be intimidating, abstract, and dry, this text strives to emphasize not only the ideas surrounding evidence-based practice but also how its principles can be applied