This updated and expanded Second Edition of Research Methods in Accounting continues to provide a practical and accessible overview of the conduct of applied research studies in accounting. Retaining
This is the era of Big Data and computational social science. It is an era that requires tools which can do more than visualise data but also model the complex relation between data and huma
Use real data, and become a pro at using Excel for statistical analysis! Designed for users already familiar with Excel and basic computer operations, this Second Edition of Neil J. Salkind’s Excel St
Designed to equip those doing research with the knowledge and tools they need to inform their methodological decisions when planning and conducting studies, this book describes both commonly used meth
Using Mixed Methods argues for research from a holistic perspective, integrating different methods, different data and overall research strategies. It provides innovative and ground-breaking in their
Business Research Methods and Statistics Using SPSS provides a simple, easy to follow, and non-mathematical approach to understanding and using quantitative methods and statistics. It is solidly groun
Using Biographical Methods in Social Research provides an informative, comprehensive, accessible and practical guide to the nature and use of biographical methods, combining a consideration of theore
Using Biographical Methods in Social Research provides an informative, comprehensive, accessible and practical guide to the nature and use of biographical methods, combining a consideration of theore
Using IBM SPSS for Social Statistics and Research Methods supports the use of SPSS for social statistics and research methods classes and is an excellent companion to any undergraduate statistics
Ideal as a companion to a statistics or research methods text or as a stand-alone guide,Using SPSS for Social Statistics and Research Methods shows readers how to use images and directions drawn from
Nezlek (psychology, College of William and Mary, Virginia) introduces the motivations and methods for diary-style research for scholars who are interested in conducting research using diary methods, b
Calendar and Diary Methods in Life Methods Research is the first book to provide a road map to using both calendar and diary methods in research. An ideal tool for examining issues related to these u
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis Using Dedoose®: A Practical Approach for Research Across the Social Sciences provides both new and experienced researchers with a guided introduction to dea
Using Stata for Statistical Analysis, Third Edition is a supplemental book for undergraduate and graduate level courses in research methods and statistical analysis where Stata is used. It can be appl
Qualitative Comparative Analysis in Mixed Methods Research and Evaluation provides a user-friendly introduction for using Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) as part of a mixed methods approach to
Statistics for Psychology Using R comprehensively covers standard statistical methods along with advanced topics such as multivariate techniques, factor analysis, and multiple regression widely used i
Monitoring and Evaluation Training: A Systematic Approach is written to address the increasing demand for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) training. It offers a systematic approach to M&
Monitoring and evaluation frameworks are becoming an increasingly important means for establishing program results that inform organizational learning and decision making.Developing Monitoring and Eva
Using substantive research stories to illustrate the presentation of research methods in each chapter, this textbook systematically presents the entire research process and its major variants within a
A gold mine of articles by leading scholars on mixed methodsSurveying the differing viewpoints and disciplinary approaches to using mixed methods, this volume helps readers explore the answers to a w
Implementation Monitoring and Process Evaluation by Ruth P. Saunders is a practical guide that helps readers understand and use the steps that program planners and evaluators take in implementing and
Written by practitioners from the U.S. intelligence community, five contributions introduce open source intelligence, human intelligence, signals intelligence, geospatial intelligence, and measurement
This unique, self-contained and accessible textbook provides an introduction to computational modelling in psychology and neuroscience accessible to students with little or no background in computing
This unique, self-contained and accessible textbook provides an introduction to computational modelling in psychology and neuroscience accessible to students with little or no background in computing
`This is an unusual and stimulating introductory research methods text which will be of real interest to anyone setting out on a small scale research study... The introduction of Frameworks for an Int
Computational social science is an approach increasingly influential in a broad range of social sciences. It involves building a computer program model that represents a theory and then ??~executing'
Three authors identified only by name introduce methods for using video for research in the social sciences, particularly using audio-visual recordings to support the analysis of everyday social activ
Offering a broad description of qualitative research, this book facilitates the integration of qualitative and quantitative methods in organizational research. It examines the methods and tactics for
Computational modelling allows researchers to combine the rich detail of qualitative research with the rigour of quantitative and formal research, as well as to represent complex structures and proces
By using familiar concepts from classical measurement methods and basic statistics, this book introduces the basics of item response theory (IRT) and explains the application of IRT methods to problem
Part of SAGE's Mastering Business Research Methods Series, conceived and edited by Bill Lee, Mark N. K. Saunders and Vadake K.Narayanan and designed to support researchers by providing in-depth and pr
This book provides a straightforward, student-focused introduction to doing mixed methods research, covering everything from why and when mixed methods is appropriate, as well as how to use qualitativ
This book provides a straightforward, student-focused introduction to doing mixed methods research, covering everything from why and when mixed methods is appropriate, as well as how to use qualitativ
Between the comfort of using a medium they use daily and the perceived easiness of access and use, students are increasingly quick to choose online methods for their research projects. However getting
Taking students through each aspect of the research process and explaining the unique challenges of using qualitative methods in psychology, this book offers students a map for successfully completing
Taking students through each aspect of the research process and explaining the unique challenges of using qualitative methods in psychology, this book offers students a map for successfully completing
Bringing together leading theorists, researchers and policy makers with expertise in using realist methods, this book is a definitive guide to putting realist methodologies into practice.Not just an o
Bringing together leading theorists, researchers and policy makers with expertise in using realist methods, this book is a definitive guide to putting realist methodologies into practice.Not just an o
