For introductory courses Research Methods in any area of study-from Anthropology to Zoology Engaging, cross-disciplinary, practical. Practical Research: Planning and Design is a do-it-yourself, understand-it-yourself manual for planning and conducting research. Suitable for a wide variety of courses in basic research methodology, the text guides the reader, step-by-step, from the selection of a problem, through the process of conducting authentic research, to the preparation of a completed report, with practical suggestions throughout. The authors emphasize the idea that quality research demands planning and design, and they provide what is needed for readers to be able to execute their own research projects effectively and professionally. From reviews of the book: "[Practical Research] is written in a very user-friendly style for novice researchers. It gives a good overview of research methodology in a very concise manner. I like the extended examples." - Brian Belland, Utah State University "The primary strengths ...are the authors' capacity to provide a succinct overview to research in its broadest sense, while offering enough depth to both engage the reader and provoke an interest in further study.
For this reason, Practical Research: Planning and Design represents a seminal introduction to the subject of research and remains a helpful reference tool along the way for novice and experienced researchers alike." - Robert Hayden, Michigan State University This title is also available packaged with the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with a bound book, use ISBN 0134013506. Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eText The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with interactive learning exercises and assessments. The Enhanced Pearson eText is also available with a loose-leaf version or without a print version. Instructors, visit pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks to register for your digital examination copy. Students, register for or purchase your eText at pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks.
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Brief Contents
PART I THE FUNDAMENTALS
Chapter 1 THE NATURE AND TOOLS OF RESEARCH
PART II FOCUSING YOUR RESEARCH EFFORTS
Chapter 2 THE PROBLEM: THE HEART OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS
Chapter 3 REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE
Chapter 4 PLANNING YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT
Chapter 5 WRITING THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL
PART III QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
Chapter 6 DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH
Chapter 7 EXPERIMENTAL, QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL, AND EX POST FACTO DESIGNS
Chapter 8 ANALYZING QUANTITATIVE DATA
PART IV QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Chapter 9 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
Chapter 10 HISTORICAL RESEARCH
Chapter 11 ANALYZING QUALITATIVE DATA
PART V MIXED-METHODS RESEARCH
Chapter 12 MIXED-METHODS DESIGNS
PART VI RESEARCH REPORTS
Chapter 13 PLANNING AND PREPARING A FINAL RESEARCH REPORT
APPENDICES
Appendix A USING A SPREADSHEET: MICROSOFT EXCEL
Appendix B USING SPSS
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781292095875
Publisert
2015
Utgave
11. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Pearson Education Limited
Vekt
806 gr
Høyde
273 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Dybde
13 mm
Aldersnivå
05, UU
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
408