This book explores best practice approaches to undertaking enquiry into learning and teaching in higher education for staff from all academic disciplines. A general introduction to the methods most co
This book explores best practice approaches to undertaking enquiry into learning and teaching in higher education for staff from all academic disciplines. A general introduction to the methods most co
In Conducting Action Research, Coghlan and Shani explain how action research differs from more detached research methods and provides expert guidance on how to engage effectively with it, helping the
With the growing popularity of qualitative research methodologies, there has been a considerable interest in qualitative approaches that focus on language, and particularly the possibilities of using
Whether you are an urban geographer, an urban sociologist or an urban political scientist, and whether you take a qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods approach, the challenge that confronts rese
Whether you are an urban geographer, an urban sociologist or an urban political scientist, and whether you take a qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods approach, the challenge that confronts rese
Part of SAGE’s Mastering Business Research Methods, conceived and edited by Bill Lee, Mark N. K. Saunders and Vadake K. Narayanan and designed to support researchers by providing in-depth a
Part of SAGE’s Mastering Business Research Methods, conceived and edited by Bill Lee, Mark N. K. Saunders and Vadake K. Narayanan and designed to support researchers by providing in-depth a
This helpful book takes a pragmatic, real-world approach to research methods that gives readers the tools and confidence to carry out their own research in and out of the classroom. Expertly weaving q
Written in a friendly, accessible style by an expert team of authors with years of experience in both conducting and supervising systematic reviews, this is the perfect guide to using systematic revie
A Crash Course in Statistics provides a short introduction to key statistical methods including descriptive statistics, ANOVA, the t-test, and Chi Square. Author Ryan J. Winter begins each of the five
Constructing Social Research is an innovative text that can serve as an introduction to social research methods course, or as a capstone to an advanced course introducing a social scientific disciplin
Marriages and Families in the 21st Century provides an in-depth exploration of a traditional field of study using a new and engaging approach. Tasha R. Howe covers all the important issues - including
A research-focused introductory text written by a stellar contributor line-up including Linda Holbeche, Stephen Taylor, and Jim Stewart.The Second Edition integrates an international perspective using
Focused on actively using systematic review as method, this book provides clear, step-by-step advice on the logic and processes of systematic reviewing. Stressing the importance of precision
Neil J. Salkind guides readers through the fundamentals of tests and measurement, using the conversational writing style and straightforward presentation techniques that have made his book Statistics
Action Research: Using Strategic Inquiry to Improve Teaching and Learning is a core text for the Action Research course in Education. The proposed text seeks to address the needs of practitioners as i
This practical book uses a step-by-step analysis of realistic examples to help students understand the theory and code for working with the R statistical language. With a comparison of both well-estab
Introduce the concept of teacher voice much like I did with student voice providing a grounded theoretical model (using my previous work as a base), infused with data from the National Teacher Voice R
Learn how alternative discipline methods can create long-term changeSuspensions don’t work. They don’t improve behavior and they don’t address the social-emotional needs of students. There are better,
Leadership in the early years is about using your knowledge, skills, personality and experience to positively influence practice. Every practitioner has the capacity to lead, and in doing so, improve
Leadership in the early years is about using your knowledge, skills, personality and experience to positively influence practice. Every practitioner has the capacity to lead, and in doing so, improve
This thoroughly updated edition of a bestselling title focuses on using reflective practice to further individual teacher growth, effectiveness of teacher teams and whole school improvement. It is fil
With clear instructions for developing a research design and complementary research tools, this book is not about describing or theorizing qualitative methods, but?how?researchers actually create and
With clear instructions for developing a research design and complementary research tools, this book is not about describing or theorizing qualitative methods, but?how?researchers actually create and
With a strong focus on using less traditional forms of data the Third Edition provides a new perspective on issues such as the role of the researcher and the impact they have on data, and also conside
With a strong focus on using less traditional forms of data the Third Edition provides a new perspective on issues such as the role of the researcher and the impact they have on data, and also conside
Cases in Human Resource Management by David Kimball provides students with real-world insights into common challenges, dilemmas, and issues human resource managers face in the workplace. Using a
A comprehensive guide to the practical applications of statistics in social sciences This book brings out the relevance of statistical tools and methods in social sciences. Describing the various
Reading critically, and writing using critical techniques, are crucial skills you need to apply to your academic work. Practical and engaging, Critical Reading and Writing for Postgraduatesis bur
Reading critically, and writing using critical techniques, are crucial skills you need to apply to your academic work. Practical and engaging, Critical Reading and Writing for Postgraduatesis bur
Methodological Thinking focuses on the underlying logic of social research and encourages students to understand research methods as a way of thinking. Donileen R. Loseke provides an
Challenging the formality and idealized settings of conventional methods teaching and opting instead for a real world approach to social research this book offers frank, practical advice designed to e
Challenging the formality and idealized settings of conventional methods teaching and opting instead for a real world approach to social research this book offers frank, practical advice designed to e
Who was right about gravity - Aristotle or Galileo? Do woodlice like the damp or the sunshine?Now in full colour, the new edition of this core textbook is packed full of exciting ideas and methods to
Who was right about gravity - Aristotle or Galileo? Do woodlice like the damp or the sunshine?Now in full colour, the new edition of this core textbook is packed full of exciting ideas and methods to
