The Third Edition of Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners integrates various quantitative and qualitative methodologies into eight practice-based-steps, providing lots of examples throughout to link theory with practice. Written specifically for students with no previous experience of research and research methodology, the writing style is simple and clear and the author presents this complex subject in a straightforward way that empowers readers to tackle research with confidence. The book has been revised and updated to include extended coverage of qualitative research methods in addition to existing comprehensive coverage of quantitative methods. There are also brand new learning features such as reflective questions throughout the text to help students consolidate their knowledge.
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Table of contents
- Research: A Way of Thinking
- The Research Process: A Quick Glance
- Reviewing the Literature
- Formulating a Research Problem
- Identifying Variables
- Constructing Hypotheses
- The Research Design
- Selecting a Study Design
- Selecting a Method of Data Collection
- Collecting Data using Attitudinal Scales
- Establishing the Validity and Reliability of a Research Instrument
- Selecting a Sample
- Writing a Research Proposal
- Considering Ethical Issues in Data Collection
- Processing Data
- Displaying Data
- Writing a Research Report
- Research methodology and practice evaluation
Product details
- Publisher : SAGE Publications Ltd; Third edition (December 8, 2010)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 440 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1849203016
- ISBN-13 : 978-1849203012
- Item Weight : 1.76 pounds
- Dimensions : 7 x 1 x 8.75 inches
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