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

"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."