Research Catalog

Title

Research : some ground rules / J.S.P. Lumley and Walter Benjamin.

Author

Lumley, J. S. P. (John Stuart Penton)

Publication

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1994.

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Additional Authors

Benjamin, Walter.

Description

xi, 249 pages : illustrations; 24 cm.

Summary

• The various stages of a research project are examined, with advice on ethical and safety considerations, searching the literature, experimental design, statistical analysis, and the use of computers. The technical skills required to deliver posters and papers to fellow scientists and to prepare appropriate slides and visual aids are presented, together with the skills required to prepare and review grant applications, articles, and theses for publication.
• This book provides an introduction to the basic principles of biomedical research, outlining the organizational techniques and practical skills required to design, implement, and complete a research project. The authors offer advice on interview technique, how to assess a research department and the research programme it offers, and the expectations of the student, supervisor, and co-workers.

Series Statement

Oxford science publications

Uniform Title

Oxford science publications.

Subjects

• Research Design
• Medicine > Research

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Sect. A. The essentials of biomedical research. 1. Principles and practice of research. 2. When, what, where, and supervision. 3. Literature review, action plan, and pilot study. 4. Undertaking and completing a research project. 5. Biomedical research on human subjects. 6. Biomedical research on animals. 7. Health and safety in research -- Sect. B. Data collection and analysis. 8. Principles of design and statistics. 9. Descriptive statistics. 10. Inferential statistics. 11. Statistical testing. 12. Planning and carrying out an investigation. 13. Planning and carrying out an experiment. 14. Computers in research -- Sect. C. Presenting research material. 15. Principles of presentation. 16. Presenting papers and posters. 17. Writing papers and reports. 18. Writing a thesis. 19. Illustrating the written and spoken word. 20. Grant applications. 21. Refereeing and reviewing written material. 22. Applications, references, and interviews.

ISBN

• 0198548230 :
• 0198548222 (pbk.) :

LCCN

94023261

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries