Research recipes for midwives / Caroline J. Hollins Martin.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to research methods -- Inductive versus deductive approaches -- Literature searching and how to critique a research paper -- Stating the objectives, aim(s), research question(s), sub-question(s), hypotheses & null hypotheses, of the proposed research study -- Choosing and appropriate research method (recipe) to answer the question -- Accessing populations of participants and sampling them -- Data collection methods -- Analysing qualitative data. -- Analysing quantitative data -- The role and procedures involved in gaining ethical approval -- An empty template for designing a 16-step research proposal.

"The process of writing a research proposal can be both exciting and exacting, and requires a great deal of input from both the student and their supervisor. Research Recipes for Midwives is written to guide student midwives through a 15-step process involved in designing a research proposal"-- Provided by publisher.