Practical research : planning and design

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Practical research : planning and design

Paul D. Leedy and Jeanne Ellis Ormrod with Laura Ruth Johnson

Pearson, c2019

12th ed

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 422-428) and index

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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. Also available with MyLab Education MyLab (TM) is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Education helps students bridge the gap between theory and practice-better preparing them for success in their future endeavors. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Education does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Education, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Education, search for: 0134802764 / 9780134802763 Practical Research: Planning and Design plus MyLab Education with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134775651 / 9780134775654 Practical Research: Planning and Design 0134776186 / 9780134776187 MyLab Education with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Practical Research: Planning and Design

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

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