The Critical Assessment Of Research

Author : Alan Bailin,Ann Grafstein
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781780630274

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The Critical Assessment of Research by Alan Bailin,Ann Grafstein Pdf

This book examines the following factors: sponsorship of research, control of the dissemination of research, effects of dominant research paradigms, financial interests of authors, publishers, and editors, role of new technologies (for example, Web 2.0). It is widely accepted among researchers and educators that the peer review process, the reputation of the publisher and examination of the author's credentials are the gold standards for assessing the quality of research and information. However, the traditional gold standards are not sufficient, and the effective evaluation of information requires the consideration of additional factors. Controversies about positive evaluations of new medications that appear in peer-reviewed journals, the financial reports on Enron prior to the revelations that led to its collapse, and obstacles to the publication of research that does not conform to dominant paradigms are just a few examples that indicate the need for a more sophisticated and nuanced approach to evaluating information. Each of the factors is discussed in a factual manner, supported by many examples that illustrate not only the nature of the issues but also their complexity. Practical suggestions for the evaluation of information are an integral part of the text. Highlights frequently overlooked criteria for evaluating research Challenges the assumption that the gold standards for evaluation are sufficient Examines the role of new technologies in evaluating and disseminating research

Author : Lyda Fontes McCartin,Rachel Dineen
Publisher : Library Juice Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 1634000358

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Toward a Critical-Inclusive Assessment Practice for Library Instruction by Lyda Fontes McCartin,Rachel Dineen Pdf

"Offers academic librarians practical, and actionable, strategies for critical assessment of teaching and student learning"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on Standards for Systematic Reviews of Comparative Effectiveness Research
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309164252

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Finding What Works in Health Care by Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on Standards for Systematic Reviews of Comparative Effectiveness Research Pdf

Healthcare decision makers in search of reliable information that compares health interventions increasingly turn to systematic reviews for the best summary of the evidence. Systematic reviews identify, select, assess, and synthesize the findings of similar but separate studies, and can help clarify what is known and not known about the potential benefits and harms of drugs, devices, and other healthcare services. Systematic reviews can be helpful for clinicians who want to integrate research findings into their daily practices, for patients to make well-informed choices about their own care, for professional medical societies and other organizations that develop clinical practice guidelines. Too often systematic reviews are of uncertain or poor quality. There are no universally accepted standards for developing systematic reviews leading to variability in how conflicts of interest and biases are handled, how evidence is appraised, and the overall scientific rigor of the process. In Finding What Works in Health Care the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends 21 standards for developing high-quality systematic reviews of comparative effectiveness research. The standards address the entire systematic review process from the initial steps of formulating the topic and building the review team to producing a detailed final report that synthesizes what the evidence shows and where knowledge gaps remain. Finding What Works in Health Care also proposes a framework for improving the quality of the science underpinning systematic reviews. This book will serve as a vital resource for both sponsors and producers of systematic reviews of comparative effectiveness research.

Author : Iain K. Crombie
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781119835240

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The Pocket Guide to Critical Appraisal by Iain K. Crombie Pdf

This second edition of the popular guide to critical appraisal is a fully updated revision of the previous edition. Written in the same easily accessible style, The Pocket Guide to Critical Appraisal now provides annotated checklists of the most common research designs. Consistent with recent developments in evidence-based medicine, these checklists distinguish between the risk of bias in the conduct of published studies and the value of the findings for healthcare delivery. Five new chapters have been added and the original chapters have been rewritten, making the new edition a complete and concise guide for the evaluation of research quality. In addition to the checklists, the book also: describes how to quickly identify the information needed for the critical appraisal provides simple explanations of statistical significance and the interpretation of confidence intervals reviews the major sources of bias and their impact on research findings explains how to summarise the risk of bias outlines the concept of certainty of evidence and how to calculate it identifies the challenges in assessing the value of research findings The Pocket Guide to Critical Appraisal is an essential guide for all health professions and students who read research papers and use their findings.

Author : Antoine Helewa,Joan M. Walker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015047875961

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Critical Evaluation of Research in Physical Rehabilitation by Antoine Helewa,Joan M. Walker Pdf

This authoritative text offers a systematic structure for evaluating research articles and incorporating the findings into professional practice. Coverage includes research methodooology and design; how to perform a literature search; how to review and appraise papers on outcome assessment, diagnostic tests, economic evaluations, systematic reviews, meta analysis; and health care review in the 21st Century.

Author : Francis Yin Yee Lau,Craig Kuziemsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11
Category : Medical care
ISBN : 1550586017

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Handbook of EHealth Evaluation by Francis Yin Yee Lau,Craig Kuziemsky Pdf

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Author : Richard K. Riegelman
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780781774260

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Studying A Study and Testing a Test by Richard K. Riegelman Pdf

Rev. ed. of: Studying a study and testing a test / Richard K. Riegelman.

Author : Leanne Marie Kmet,Robert C. Lee (M.Sc.),Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Medical technology
ISBN : 1896956777

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Standard Quality Assessment Criteria for Evaluating Primary Research Papers from a Variety of Fields by Leanne Marie Kmet,Robert C. Lee (M.Sc.),Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research Pdf

This paper arose in response to a gap in the literature and a need on the part of health science researchers for a standard reproducible criteria for simultaneously critically appraising the quality of a wide range of studies. The paper is meant to stimulate discussion about how to further advance the capacity of researchers to effectively conduct the critical appraisals. It is hoped that researchers will continue to test the validity of and refine the "Qualsyst" tool which is described in this paper.

Author : Joachim H. Spangenberg
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783038976721

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Scenarios and Indicators for Sustainable Development–Towards A Critical Assessment of Achievements and Challenges by Joachim H. Spangenberg Pdf

Globalization and telecoupling are enhancing the complexity of the coupled socio-ecological system constituted by the interaction between the global ecosphere and the anthroposphere. As a result, the demand for tools to identify transformative innovations, assess future risks, and support precautionary decisions for sustainability is growing by the day in business and politics. Scenarios are a means of simplification, reducing the real-world complexity to a limited number of essential factors to analyze their interactions and support policy formulation, with indicators as communication and monitoring tools. In particular, in a time of “fake news” and “alternative truths” a critical reflection amongst producers and users of scenarios and indicators is overdue—the capability for critical self-reflection is what distinguishes science from pseudo-science, and is a condition of trust. The authors of this book test established measurement and modeling approaches against new challenges, assess the weaknesses of prevailing innovation theories and the political-ideological embedment of archetypical scenarios, highlight deficits in taking the physical basics into account, and the need to understand global interaction and the stepwise process of energy transitions, point out technical as well as conceptual weaknesses in data collection, harmonization and indicator generation, always with a view to solving problems.

Author : Vernon Coleman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Medicine
ISBN : UCAL:B4339257

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Paper Doctors by Vernon Coleman Pdf

This book argues that traditional medical research programs funding should be curtailed and that spending should be used elsewhere.

Author : Black, Ruth Claire
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781522529996

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Critical Assessment and Strategies for Increased Student Retention by Black, Ruth Claire Pdf

Student retention has become a difficult issue within higher education. As such, it is imperative to examine the causes, as well as provide educators with strategies to implement to improve retention rates. Critical Assessment and Strategies for Increased Student Retention is a pivotal reference source for the latest progressive research on a variety of current student success and attendance perpetuation issues. Featuring a broad range of coverage on a number of perspectives and topics, such as academic performance, counseling, and culture, this publication is geared towards practitioners, academicians, and researchers interested in understanding the difficulties with maintaining student retention.

Author : Trisha Greenhalgh
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118801130

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How to Read a Paper by Trisha Greenhalgh Pdf

The best-selling introduction to evidence-based medicine In a clear and engaging style, How to Read a Paper demystifies evidence-based medicine and explains how to critically appraise published research and also put the findings into practice. An ideal introduction to evidence-based medicine, How to Read a Paper explains what to look for in different types of papers and how best to evaluate the literature and then implement the findings in an evidence-based, patient-centred way. Helpful checklist summaries of the key points in each chapter provide a useful framework for applying the principles of evidence-based medicine in everyday practice. This fifth edition has been fully updated with new examples and references to reflect recent developments and current practice. It also includes two new chapters on applying evidence-based medicine with patients and on the common criticisms of evidence-based medicine and responses. How to Read a Paper is a standard text for medical and nursing schools as well as a friendly guide for everyone wanting to teach or learn the basics of evidence-based medicine.

Author : Scheg, Abigail G.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781466674653

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Implementation and Critical Assessment of the Flipped Classroom Experience by Scheg, Abigail G. Pdf

In the past decade, traditional classroom teaching models have been transformed in order to better promote active learning and learner engagement. Implementation and Critical Assessment of the Flipped Classroom Experience seeks to capture the momentum of non-traditional teaching methods and provide a necessary resource for individuals who are interested in taking advantage of this pedagogical endeavor. Using narrative explanations and foundation materials provided by experienced instructors, this premier reference work presents the benefits and challenges of flipped methodology implementation in today’s classroom to educators and educational administrators across all disciplines and levels.

Author : J. Donald Wilson,Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Publisher : London ; New York : Falmer Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015024843404

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Quality in Canadian Public Education by J. Donald Wilson,Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Pdf

Author : Engels, Tim C.E.,Kulczycki, Emanuel
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781800372559

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Handbook on Research Assessment in the Social Sciences by Engels, Tim C.E.,Kulczycki, Emanuel Pdf

This Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of current developments, issues and good practices regarding assessment in social science research. It pays particular attention to the challenges in evaluation policies in the social sciences, as well as to the specificities of publishing in the area.