Introduction to Health Research MethodsA step-by-step guide to conducting research in medicine, public health, and other health sciences, this clear, practical, and straightforward text demystifies the research process and empowers students (and other new investigators) to conduct their own original research projects. |
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Introduction to Health Research Methods: A Practical Guide Kathryn H. Jacobsen No preview available - 2014 |
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