UID:
kobvindex_INT0002806
Format:
xx, 441 pages :
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illustrations ;
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27.5 x 21.5 cm.
Edition:
12th edition.
ISBN:
9780134775654 (pbk.)
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0134775651 (pbk.)
Content:
MACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE:
"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."
Note:
MACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE:
PART I: THE FUNDAMENTALS --
1. The Nature And Tools Of Research --
PART II: FOCUSING YOUR RESEARCH EFFORTS --
2. The Problem: The Heart Of The Research Process --
3. Review Of The Related Literature --
4. Planning Your Research Project --
5. Writing The Research Proposal --
PART III: RESEARCH DESIGNS --
6. Descriptive Research --
7. Experimental, Quasi-Experimental, And Ex Post Facto Designs --
8. Qualitative Research Methods --
9. Mixed-Methods Designs --
10. Action Research --
PART IV: DATA ANALYSES --
11. Analyzing Quantitative Data --
12. Analyzing Qualitative And Mixed-Methods Data --
PART V: RESEARCH REPORTS --
13. Planning And Preparing A Final Research Report --
APPENDICES --
Appendix A: Using a Spreadsheet: Microsoft Excel --
Appendix B: Using SPSS --
Glossary --
References --
Index.
Language:
English
Keywords:
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