Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to PracticeThis reference for clinicians and students of physical and occupational therapy emphasizes the most common application of research design and statistical analysis. The book provides the basic tools needed to plan and conduct clinical research and critically evaluate published reports with emphasis on the ability of the practitioner to translate clinical research and scientific knowledge into daily practice. |
Contents
A Concept of Research | 1 |
The Research Process | 9 |
SingleCase Experimental Designs | 12 |
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