Understanding Research is an accessible and visually-appealing introduction to research. Whether students become producers or consumers of research, this text shows them that the subject is both interesting and highly relevant for their lives and professional work.
This uniquely accessible text shows precisely how to decipher and critique statistically-based research reports. Praised for its non-intimidating writing style, the text emphasises concepts over formulas.
This text teaches students to be better consumers of research results and understand how the research enterprise works, preparing them to conduct small research projects.
Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches
The book opens with an exploration of why many practitioners and students feel they dislike research and why research really does matter.
LaCroix, Andrea Z., Rowan T. Chlebowski, JoAnn E. Manson, MD, Aaron K. Aragaki, Karen C. Johnson, MD, Lisa Martin, Karen L. Margolis, Marcia L. Stefanick, Robert Brzyski, J. David Curb, ... Kirk, Jerome & Marc L. Miller. (1986).
Pearson New International Edition CourseSmart eTextbook Duane Schultz, Sydney Ellen Schultz. Hogan, J., 100 Hogan, R., 100, 104, 157 Holland, K., 284 Hollenback, J., 104, 230 Hollingworth, H. L., 68 Holman, D., 279 Holmes, S., ...
From reviews of the book: "Mills' writing style is informative, direct, and personalized and his expertise as a researcher is evident throughout the textbook. He fully understands the uniqueness of teacher-centered research. . .
In precise, step-by-step language the text helps students learn how to conduct, read, and evaluate research studies. Key updates for the 4th edition include expanded coverage of ethics and new research articles.
This edition provides students with a close up look at the American healthcare system, current economic policies, issues of homeland security and defense policy among many other current event and issues shaping public policy today.
Qualitative Research Methods - collection, organization, and analysis strategies This text shows novice researchers how to design, collect, and analyze qualitative data and then present their results to the scientific...