Skewed Studies

Exploring the Limits and Flaws of Health and Psychology Research

Sally Kuykendall (Saint Joseph's University, USA)

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA
30 May 2024

"In these uncertain times, how much can you trust health news? Is the research behind breaking headlines reliable? This book is an indispensable resource for students and general readers, helping them evaluate and think critically about health information.

""People Who Drink Coffee Live Longer."" ""Students Learn Better When Listening to Classical Music."" ""Scientists Discover the Gene That Causes Obesity."" We are constantly bombarded with reports of ""groundbreaking"" health findings that use attention-grabbing headlines and seem to be backed by credible science. Yet many of these studies and the news articles that discuss them fall prey to a variety of problems that can produce misleading and inaccurate results. Some of these may be easy to notice—like a research study on the benefits of red meat funded by the beef industry, or a study with a sample size of only 10 people—but others are much harder to spot.

Skewed Studies: Exploring the Limits and Flaws of Health and Psychology Research examines the most pervasive problems plaguing health research and reporting today, using clear, accessible language and employing real-world examples to illustrate key concepts. Beyond simply outlining issues, it provides readers with the knowledge and skills to evaluate research studies and news reports for themselves, improving their health literacy and critical thinking skills."

By: Sally Kuykendall (Saint Joseph's University USA)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: NIPPOD
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9798765125069
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 30 May 2024
Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , College/higher education , Children's (6-12) , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Acknowledgments ONE The Scientific Method TWO Human Participant Protections THREE The Literature Review FOUR Study Design FIVE Study Sample SIX Study Instruments and Data Collection SEVEN Data Analysis and Drawing Conclusions EIGHT Communicating Study Findings NINE Solutions Guide to Evaluating Health and Psychology Studies Directory of Resources Glossary Index

Sally Kuykendall, PhD, is professor of health services, a researcher, an independent evaluator of public health programs, and a former nurse living in Philadelphia, PA.

Reviews for Skewed Studies: Exploring the Limits and Flaws of Health and Psychology Research

An excellent, nontechnical overview of the scientific research process for undergraduate and graduate students. * Library Journal * Recommended. All readers. * Choice *