Understanding research methods : an overview of the essentials / Michelle Newhart and Mildred L. Patten.

By:

Newhart, Michelle author

Contributor(s):

Patten, Mildred L., author

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023Edition: Eleventh EditionDescription: xiii, 514 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmISBN:

9780367551186

Subject(s):

Research -- Methodology

LOC classification:

Q180.55.M4 N54 2023

Contents:

1. Introduction to Research Methods - - 2. Reading, Reviewing, and Citing Literature - - 3. Basic Concepts in Quantitative Research - - 4. Designing Quantitative Research - - 5. Assessing Research Quality: Validity and Reliability - - 6. Sampling for Quantitative Research - - 7. Analyzing Quantitative Data - - 8. Qualitative Research - - 9. Writing About Research

Abstract: "Understanding Research Methods' focuses concisely on key concepts and lessons in topics that are "chunked" to suit today's students. Each topic ends with suggestions for planning a research project by answering topic-specific prompts in a research planning journal. Topic review exercises encourage active learning. Finally, Questions for Discussion suggest open-ended prompts that could serve as conversation starters in the classroom or online. The final part of the book offers guidance and activities specific to writing a research report."

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"Understanding Research Methods' focuses concisely on key concepts and lessons in topics that are "chunked" to suit today's students. Each topic ends with suggestions for planning a research project by answering topic-specific prompts in a research planning journal. Topic review exercises encourage active learning. Finally, Questions for Discussion suggest open-ended prompts that could serve as conversation starters in the classroom or online. The final part of the book offers guidance and activities specific to writing a research report."

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