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Evaluating Research in Communicative Disorders, 5/E
Nicholas Schiavetti, State University of New York, Geneseo
Dale Evan Metz, State University of New York, Geneseo

ISBN-10: 0205449611
ISBN-13: 9780205449613

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2006
Format: Cloth; 480 pp
Published: 05/02/2005

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The Fifth Edition of Evaluating Research in Communicative Disorders explains and discusses how to read, understand, and evaluate research published in communicative sciences and disorders journals.

This text is organized into three parts. Part I introduces the basic principles for evaluating research, Part II contains excerpts from journal articles, and Part III presents two complete articles and an evaluation checklist to guide the student in the evaluation process.

Numerous examples from current research are incorporated into the text to illustrate and clarify points made throughout. The book is richly illustrated with tables and figures and includes many study questions to lead students through primary sources in the research literature.

  • Careful organization of the text aids in the learning process.
  • Focus on evaluation of research by the consumer rather than on the conduct of research by the producer helps to prepare students for clinical practice.
  • Utilization of study questions to guide student projects for each chapter in Part I.
  • Evaluation checklists are included in Part II and Part III.
  • Up-to-date references to current research, including journal excerpts and articles, provide a solid base for student discussion.
  • Emphasis on scientific principles and inquiry sets the grounds for students (Ch. 1).
  • Comparison of single-subject and group designs clarifies advantages and disadvantages of single-subject research (Ch. 3).
  • Information on treatment efficacy links research to direct clinical applications (Ch. 5).

  • New material throughout the book on the following topics: research basis for evidence-based practice; effect size; levels of evidence; phases of clinical trials; and research integrity.
  • Part II contains numerous updated research examples, keeping the text current & competitive.

Preface.

I. BASIC CONSIDERATIONS IN EVALUATING RESEARCH.

 1. Introduction: The Consumer of Research in Communicative Disorders.

 2. Research Strategies in Communicative Disorders.

 3. Research Design in Communicative Disorders.

 4. Measurement Issues in Communicative Disorders.

 5. Evaluating Treatment Efficacy Research.

 6. Organization and Analysis of Data.

II. EVALUATION OF THE COMPONENTS OF RESEARCH ARTICLE.

 7. The Introduction Section of the Research Article.

 8. The Method Section.

 9. The Results Section.

10. The Discussion and Conclusions Section.

III. EVALUATION OF THE COMPLETE RESEARCH ARTICLE: TWO EXAMPLES.

Evaluation Checklist.

Example Article for Evaluation in Audiology.

Example Article for Evaluation in Speech-Language Pathology.

Author Index.

Subject Index.

Evaluating Research in Communicative Disorders explains and discusses how to read, understand, and evaluate research published in communicative sciences and disorders journals.

Organized into three parts, Part I introduces the basic principles for evaluating research. Part II describes each component of the research article using actual journal excerpts as examples. Part III provides two complete articles plus an evaluation checklist to guide the student through the evaluation process.

Numerous examples from current research are incorporated throughout the text to present and clarify ideas. The book is richly illustrated with tables and figures and includes many study questions to lead students through primary sources in the research literature.

Highlights of the Fifth Edition

  • Up-to-date references to current research, including journal excerpts and articles, provide a solid base for student discussion.
  • New material throughout the book addresses research basis for evidence-based practice, effect size, levels of evidence, phases of clinical trials, and research integrity.
  • Numerous updated research examples keep the text current and competitive.
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