Research Methods

Principles in Practice
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-0-443-31582-4
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm

Research Methods: Principles in Practice provides undergraduate research students, novice researchers, and instructors with engaging approaches to understanding research and how to apply and use different research methods. The book helps students develop skills in conducting literature searches, reading literature, designing research projects, selecting research methods, collecting data, interpreting findings, and writing research reports. Topics covered include research philosophy; study design; developing research questions; the use of theories in research; research ethics; qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research; social media research; and writing a research report. The book provides practical activities, model answers at the end of each chapter, and further reading, enabling students to gain a deeper understanding of research methods and to master their application.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Azer, Samy A.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART 1: INTRODUCTION
1. Introduction to Research
2. Research and Academic Integrity
3. Research Design and Purpose Statement
4. Theory and Research Design
5. Research Question and Hypotheses

PART 2: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
6. Qualitative Research Methods - Part A

PART 3: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
7. Quantitative Research Methods
8. Nonexperimental Research - Part A
9. Nonexperimental Research -Part B
10. Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research

PART 4: MIXED METHOD RESEARCH
11. Mixed research methods

PART 5: SOCIAL MEDIA RESEARCH
12. Social Media Research - Part A
13. Social Media Research - Part B

PART 6: THE WRITING PROCESS
14. The Writing Process
15. Getting Your Work Published

PART 7: RESEARCH RESOURCES