Practical research : planning and design
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Practical research : planning and design
Pearson, c2019
12th ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 422-428) and index
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Description
An engaging, cross-disciplinary guide to research methodology
Practical Research: Planning and Design is a do-it-yourself, how-to manual for planning and conducting research. Suitable for a wide variety of courses in basic research methodology, the book uses a conversational tone, step-by-step instructions, and practical suggestions to guide the reader from the selection of a problem to the preparation of a completed report.
The 12th Edition has been updated to include the latest technology-based strategies and online tools. Other key changes include a better balance between quantitative and qualitative methods and the addition of a new chapter on action research.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents PART I: THE FUNDAMENTALS
THE NATURE AND TOOLS OF RESEARCH
PART II: FOCUSING YOUR RESEARCH EFFORTS
THE PROBLEM: THE HEART OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS
REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE
PLANNING YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT
WRITING THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL
PART III: RESEARCH DESIGNS
DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH
EXPERIMENTAL, QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL, AND EX POST FACTO DESIGNS
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
MIXED-METHODS DESIGNS
ACTION RESEARCH
PART IV: DATA ANALYSES
ANALYZING QUANTITATIVE DATA
ANALYZING QUALITATIVE AND MIXED-METHODS DATA
PART V: RESEARCH REPORTS
PLANNING AND PREPARING A FINAL RESEARCH REPORT
APPENDICES
Appendix A: USING A SPREADSHEET: MICROSOFT EXCEL
Appendix B: USING SPSS
GLOSSARY REFERENCES
by "Nielsen BookData"