Written specifically for students with no previous experience of research and research methodology, the Fourth Edition of Research Methodology breaks the process of designing and doing a research project into eight manageable STEPs. The book contains straightforward, practical guidance on: Formulating a research question Ethical considerations Carrying out a literature review Choosing a research design Selecting a sample Collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data Writing a research report The fourth edition has been revised and updated to include improved learning features throughout the text to help students consolidate their knowledge, a new text design to make the book more engaging, and a brand new companion website with resources for lecturers and students. The book is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the social sciences embarking on qualitative or quantitative research projects. INDICE: Research: A Way of ThinkingThe Research Process: A Quick GlanceStep I: Formulating a Research ProblemReviewing the LiteratureFormulating a Research ProblemIdentifying VariablesConstructing HypothesesStep I ExercisesStep II: Conceptualizing a Research DesignThe Research DesignSelecting a Study DesignStep II ExercisesStep III: Constructing an Instrument for Data CollectionSelecting a Method of Data CollectionCollecting Data Using Attitudinal ScalesEstablishing the Validity and Reliability of a Research InstrumentStep III ExercisesStep IV: Selecting a SampleSelecting a SampleStep IV ExercisesStep VWriting a Research ProposalStep V ExercisesStep VI: Collecting DataConsidering the Ethical Issues in Data CollectionProcessing DataDisplaying Data
- ISBN: 978-1-4462-6997-8
- Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 360
- Fecha Publicación: 21/01/2014
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