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, first edition, provides undergraduate research students and novice researchers with engaging approaches to understanding research and how to apply and use the different research methods. The book helps students develop and build their skills; conduct web searches, identify resources, read the literature, design the research, evaluate research findings, and select the method they need and collect the data required. Topics covered include qualitative, quantitative and mixed method research, social media research, and how to approach the writing process. The book provides practical activities, model answers at the end of each chapter, and further reading, enabling students to get a deeper understanding of research methods and to master their application in research projects.

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