Research Methods: The Essential Knowledge Base
- ISBN-10
- 1133954774
- ISBN-13
- 9781133954774
- Series
- Research Methods
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 448
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-01-01
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning
- Authors
- Donnelly, Trochim, Arora Kanika
Description
From an expert team in the research methods field, RESEARCH METHODS: THE ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE BASE, 2nd Edition, is written specifically for undergraduates. The book streamlines and clarifies explanations of fundamental, yet difficult, concepts in a familiar, engaging style. Students learn about the relationship between theory and practice, which helps them become better researchers and better consumers of research. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
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