Overview
The Third Edition of Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners integrates various quantitative and qualitative methodologies into eight practice-based-steps, providing lots of examples throughout to link theory with practice. Written specifically for students with no previous experience of research and research methodology, the writing style is simple and clear and the author presents this complex subject in a straightforward way that empowers readers to tackle research with confidence. The book has been revised and updated to include extended coverage of qualitative research methods in addition to existing comprehensive coverage of quantitative methods. There are also brand new learning features such as reflective questions throughout the text to help students consolidate their knowledge.
Synopsis
For students with no previous knowledge of research, an introduction to research methods for health, education, psychology, social work, nursing, public health, library studies, marketing, and other disciplines, with examples from quantitative and qualitative studies. The text outlines an eight-step process for research from formulating the problem to writing the final report. The second edition includes general revisions, adds a chapter on practice evaluation, and expands its discussion of research paradigms. Kumar, now a research consultant, previously lectured on research at Curtin U., Australia. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR