Learn not only how to recognize high-quality research, but how to improve your own research and apply it to patient care. Plus, find out how to start a journal club, write quality case reports and how to most effectively present your research to others. This book is ideal guide for students at both graduate and undergraduate levels who might be having difficulty with research concepts as well as for practiced clinicians interested in a fresh approach to clinical research.
* A jargon-free guide to understanding and conducting research
* Uses metaphors, visual images, and examples to simplify complex research concepts
* Includes easy-to-do computer exercises to help you understand statistical concepts