ABSTRACT

This book discusses the why and how of each step of data-based medical research that can provide basic information to emerging researchers and medical graduate students who write theses or publish articles. The chapters are arranged in the sequence of steps for data-based research. The research steps are comprehensively covered from the selection of the topic to the final publication. Reporting methods such as CONSORT, STARD, and SAMPL guidelines are also covered. Each chapter has separately earmarked examples from the contemporary literature that illustrate the different research methods.

Key Features

  • Discusses all the steps of data-based medical research
  • Examines the topics in depth by way of examples from contemporary literature
  • Features notable information in boxes for special attention

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chapter 1|26 pages

Basics of Medical Research

chapter 2|11 pages

The Topic of Medical Research

chapter 3|28 pages

Study Designs

An Overview

chapter 4|24 pages

Clinical Trials

chapter 5|20 pages

Observational Studies

chapter 6|10 pages

Assessment of Medical Factors

chapter 7|26 pages

Methodology of Data Collection

chapter 8|22 pages

Sampling and Sample Size

chapter 9|12 pages

Research Protocol

chapter 10|27 pages

Processing of Data

chapter 11|33 pages

Statistical Analysis

chapter 13|10 pages

Reporting Guidelines

chapter 14|11 pages

Reporting Ethics and Peer Reviews