This is the second edition of a well received book that reviews classical epidemiological and clinical research designs, with a specific focus on aging. Chapters cover basic topics like the scientific method, ethics, and  the consequences of  certain exclusion criteria.  The work also  includes a look at clinical concepts like multimorbidity, frailty and functionality. New material includes chapters such as geroscience, health systems research, big data and data mining, financing and future of aging research.  The authors reveal the issues and challenges for researchers of age and aging, and also consider, from basic to clinical, and from clinical to public policies of social and health care.

The focus on aging is what gives this book its valuable perspective on research methodology. All authors have considerable experience in aging, geriatrics or gerontology, and each chapter includes both a theoretical framework and practical examples of studies in aging. Readers will discover study designs that are reviewed for basic structure, main flaws and advantages, and are analyzed for specific conditions and variables regarding aging.

This text is suited to both health care professionals caring for older adults, and researchers who are new to research in aging. It is relevant across the disciplines, including medicine, psychology, social sciences and dentistry, and it supports learning with graphs and figures.

Preface

The Need for Differentiated Research Methodology in Aging
The Scientific Method as a Point of Departure in Aging Research
Biomedical Research in Aging
 Geroscience
 Descriptive Studies in Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics
 Qualitative Research in Gerontology and Geriatrics
 Case-control Studies in Aging Research
 Longitudinal Studies and Older Adults Cohorts
 Clinical Trials in Aging Research
 Mixed Methods in Geriatrics and Gerontology Research
Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis in Aging Research
 Health Systems Research in Aging
 Technology and Aging: Ubiquitous Sensing Technology for Aging Research
The Challenge of Big Data and Data Mining in Aging Research
 Research in Public Policies for Aging
Ethical Issues in Research in Aging
 Integration of Consortiums and Search for International Funding
 Future of Aging Research
Index.