Research Methods in Health: Investigating Health and Health Services

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Summary: Too Much and Too Little
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I am studying epidemilogical methods. I used this book one year ago for an introductory course. I did not enjoy the book, and my group (8) wanted their money back. I stopped reading the assignments out of the book half way through the course. The alternative readings were longer, had more depth, and were more fun.

This book is a worldwind tour of health research methods. That's the problem. They try to cram it all in, in one book. The writting is therefore quick and dry : p

I want to say something nice: You could use this book as a mini-mini-mini encyclopedia. If you were reading an article and found a study design that you are not familiar with, you could consult this book for the 30 second overview of a method : )

If a professor ever asks you to buy this book, remember: you will likely never use this book again after your course. Borrow or buy a second hand copy. Even better, go to the library and read it there. Or how about skipping these readings alltogether? ; )