Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide For Beginners: 2nd Edition - Brossura

Kumar, Ranjit

Brossura

ISBN 10: 141291194X ISBN 13: 9781412911948

Casa editrice: Sage Pubns Ltd, 2005

Riassunto

As with the first, the Second Edition of Research Methodology is designed specifically for students with no previous experience or knowledge of research and research methodology. The step-by-step approach links theory with eight practical steps central to any research process. It focuses on developing research skills by providing practical examples from both qualitative and quantitative research for a balanced and comprehensive grounding in research methodology.

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L'autore:

Dr Ranjit Kumar taught at Curtin University of Technology and the University of Western Australia for 30 years. He is currently a freelance research and evaluation consultant in Western Australia.

Contenuti:

Research
A Way of Thinking
The Research Process
A Quick Glance
STEP ONE: FORMULATING A RESEARCH PROBLEM
Reviewing the Literature
Formulating a Research Problem
Identifying Variables
Constructing Hypotheses
STEP TWO: CONCEPTUALISING A RESEARCH DESIGN
The Research Design
Selecting a Study Design
STEP THREE: CONSTRUCTING AN INSTRUMENT FOR DATA COLLECTION
Selecting a Method of Data Collection
Collecting Data Using Attitudinal Scales
Establishing the Validity and Reliability of a Research Instrument
STEP FOUR: SELECTING A SAMPLE
Sampling
STEP FIVE: WRITING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Writing a Research Proposal
STEP SIX: COLLECTING DATA
Considering Ethical Issues in Collecting Data
STEP SEVEN: PROCESSING DATA
Processing
Displaying Data
STEP EIGHT: WRITING A RESEARCH REPORT
Writing a Research Report
Research Methodology and Practice Evaluation

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Sage Pubns Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 141291194X
• ISBN 13: 9781412911948
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 332