This is the market leading book for anyone doing their research project. Clear, concise and extremely readable, this book provides a practical, step-by-step guide to doing a research project from start to finish. Thoroughly updated but retaining its well-loved style, this 6th edition includes: information on using online surveys; information on online interviewing and using online platforms for observation, e.g. Skype, Google Hangouts; new chapter on the use of social media in small scale research; thoroughly updated chapter on literature searching; revised and additional pedagogy; and a brand new text design. This practical, no-nonsense guide is vital reading for all those embarking on undergraduate or postgraduate study in any discipline, and for professionals in such fields as social science, education and health.
The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project 2e is the ultimate companion to successfully completing your research project. Warm and pragmatic, it gives you the skills and the confidence...
Accessible and comprehensive, this book will be invaluable for both students and researchers alike who are new to documentary analysis.
Doing Your Research Project: A Guide for First-time Researchers in Education and Social Science
Features in the text include: - explanations of key research terms - activities (with answers) - progress sheets - case studies This is an ideal text for undergraduate students undertaking their first ever research project, postgraduates ...
Previous ed.: London: Paul Chapman, 2005
It covers: - How to choose your research question - Project management and study skills - Effective literature reviews - Methodology, theory and research design frames - Ethics and access - Data collection tools - Effective data analysis - ...
In essence, there are two types of correlation coefficient – Pearson's product moment correlation coefficient and Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. These are examined below. Pearson's product moment correlation coefficient ...
arising from professional practice with the aim of constructing knowledge collaboratively in order to bring about change and improvement (Carr and Kemmis, 1986; Elliott, 1991; Lewin, 1952). It thus promotes ownership oftheresearch ...
This book is for students who are about to embark on a qualitative research project as part of their psychology degree.
It can also be used as essential or complimentary reading on modules on qualitative and quantitative research and research design.“br/> New to this Edition: - Enhanced coverage of essential topics, including research ethics, the ...