For introductory Research Methods courses in any area of study. 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.
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
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