Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Research: Skills and Strategies (Evolve Learning System Courses)

by Aarthi Ramlaul (Author), Aarthi Ramlaul MA B.Tech. Rad. N.Dip. Rad. (Editor)

All you need to successfully undertake a research project!

This exciting new book provides radiography students and practitioners with the key skills and strategies required to undertake research within medical imaging and radiotherapy. Quantitative and qualitative research methods are covered and guidance given on the entire research process – from literature researching, information management and literature evaluation, through to data collection, data analysis and writing up. Specific instruction is given on the structure and presentation of dissertations, writing articles for publication and on presentation skills for presenting at conferences.

FEATURES

Tailored to meet the specific needs of radiography students plus practitioners undertaking research

Includes practice tips and pitfalls to avoid

Covers how to apply for research funding for larger scale projects

Practical examples throughout clarify the concepts

Accompanying EVOLVE website

EVOLVE website

An accompanying website includes interactive examples of how to use the statistics tests discussed within the text.

Tailored to meet needs of radiography and medical imaging students and practitioners undertaking research

Accompanying website includes 10 examples on how to use descriptive and inferential statistics packages with interactive 10-step exercises and video clips on how to start up the packages

Case examples throughout clarify concepts.