Plural Publishing Clinical Research Methods in Speech-language Pathology And Audiology

This book is written for graduate students and practicing clinicians to provide comprehensive knowledge about understanding and conducting clinical research. Specifically, readers will learn to understand the strengths and weaknesses of different research methodologies, apply the results of research to clinical practice and decision making, and understand the importance of research ethics. Importantly, this book takes into account qualitative research, evidence-based practice, and provides a detailed discussion of research ethics - based on 2003 American Speech-Hearing ociation Code of Ethics.