Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders: Methods for Systematic Inquiry

Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders: Methods for Systematic Inquiry, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive text for instructors and students of research methods in communication sciences and disorders. It integrates evidence-based practice concepts throughout the chapters and presents empirical research and clinical evidence as different applications of a scientific inquiry process. The book includes review questions, case scenarios, and supplemental readings, and offers a PluralPlus companion website with lecture slides, answers to review questions, and interactive figures.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2020
Publisher: Plural Publishing Inc

Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders: Methods for Systematic Inquiry, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive yet accessible text designed for instructors and students pursuing research methods in the field of communication sciences and disorders. This forward-thinking book aligns with the movement toward evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology and audiology. The authors meticulously ensure that concepts related to evidence-based practice are seamlessly integrated throughout the chapters. Rather than treating empirical research and seeking clinical evidence as distinct topics, this text presents them as different applications of a rigorous scientific inquiry process. The chapter order reflects the sequential steps a researcher or clinician might undertake when conducting an investigation. Additionally, the authors include features to actively engage students in learning the material. Each chapter includes a set of review questions or case scenarios that can serve as homework assignments, probing questions in class, or the foundation for group activities. Furthermore, the authors provide comprehensive lists of supplemental readings from the research literature in the field. Similar to the previous edition, the fourth edition offers valuable resources to instructors and students alike through a PluralPlus companion website. The website provides convenient lecture slides for each chapter, along with answers to review questions for instructors. For students, the website offers key word summaries for each chapter, provides links to relevant supplemental websites and documents, and showcases interactive versions of many of the figures within the text. Notable additions to the Fourth Edition include a new author, Jaimie L. Gilbert, Ph.D., for an enhanced audiology perspective. Additionally, a new chapter titled "Writing a Literature Review" has been added to provide guidance on conducting comprehensive literature reviews. The text has been reorganized to enhance the flow of information and provide a more seamless learning experience. Numerous new and updated references have been incorporated to ensure currency and accuracy in the content.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 179 x 257 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781635502053
Edition number: 4 New edition