In this program students are provided with a sound introduction to three key research methods used in conducting investigations into health. Questionnaire-based surveys are examined, with detailed explanations of instrument design and administration of survey studies. The video then looks at research studies based on interviews, with a helpful analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of this technique. Finally, observational research-both open and covert-is addressed, along with the ethical issues raised by the use of this method.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on February 27, 2013. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Survey Design: Questionnaires (1:46) -- Data on Socioeconomic Background (1:11) -- Data on Health Behavior (2:16) -- Health Questionnaire Analysis (0:38) -- Questionnaire Survey: Limitations and Advantages (1:44) -- Credits: Part 1: Researching Health: Research Methods Made Accessible (0:34) -- Researching Health: Interview Methods (3:05) -- Analysis of Interview Data (2:23) -- Disadvantages of Interview Methods (2:14) -- Credits: Researching Health: Part 2: Research Methods Made Accessible (0:09) -- Observational Research (5:46) -- Findings from Observation Research (3:08) -- Credits: Part 3: Researching Health: Research Methods Made Accessible (0:20).