Research frame and designs -- Survey research -- Observational research -- Experimental and quasi-experimental reserach -- Epidemiological research -- Evaluation methods -- Data science and data mining -- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses -- Applied statistics -- Defining the research question and performing a literature review -- Selecting the research design and method and collecting data -- Analyzing data and presenting results -- The grant process and proposal writing -- Research and ethics -- Disseminating information.

"Dedicated to the study and practice of health informatics and health information management (HIM), Health Informatics Research Methods: Principles and Practice, Second Edition focuses on the practical applications of research in health informatics and HIM. It provides real-life examples of research studies, step-by-step research methods, and explanations of analytic procedures. The book's organization guides students and professionals through the process of conducting research specific to health informatics and HIM and is an in-depth resource for both novice and experienced researchers."--