Now in its 7th edition, this introductory guide provides students in nursing, health and social care, with a concise overview of the different research methods and terminology that they will come across when undertaking research, helping them to become 'research literate' in a short space of time.

Student-friendly, engaging textbook that covers all the main topics in health from a critical perspective. Each main topic is covered in-depth with its own chapter, and issues relating to disability as well as research methods are integrated throughout the book.