This book is designed as a teaching and reference tool for students and practitioners wanting to conduct effective and reliable cross-national comparisons. Adopting a topic-based approach, it draws o
This book is designed as a teaching and reference tool for students and practitioners wanting to conduct effective and reliable cross-national comparisons. Adopting a topic-based approach, it draws o
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
For business students studying statistics and research methods, this introductory text describes how to apply statistics and research in their realm, design effective research studies, interpret stati
This text shows?novice researchers how to design, collect, and analyze qualitative data and then present their results to the scientific community. ?It also stresses the importance of ethics in resear
In the information systems field, a strong tradition of using empirical research has developed to evaluate the methods, systems, and processes used in organizations. Editors Steel (information systems
Statistical Methods in Food and Consumer Research continues to be the only book to focus solely on the statistical techniques used in sensory testing of foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other co
This book provides a bridge between the introductory research methods books and the discipline-specific, higher level texts. Its unique feature is the coverage of the detailed process of research rat
This Handbook presents the latest thinking and current examples of design research in education. Design-based research involves introducing innovations into real-world practices (as opposed to constra
Qualitative research is designed to explore the human elements of a given topic, while specific qualitative methods examine how individuals see and experience the world. Qualitative approaches are ty
Designed as a guide for new evaluators as well as for students, this provides insights on data gathering, analysis, and efficient operating procedures. Daponte (research, Institution for Social and Po
In this book, authors Carolyn S. Ridenour and Isadore Newman reject the artificial dichotomy between qualitative and quantitative research strategies in the social and behavioral sciences and argue th
The SAGE Handbook for Social Research Methods is a must for every social-science researcher. It charts the new and evolving terrain of social research methodology, covering qualitative, quantitative,
The SAGE Handbook for Social Research Methods is a must for every social-science researcher. It charts the new and evolving terrain of social research methodology, covering qualitative, quantitative,
Understanding and applying research methods and statistics in psychology is one of the corner stones of study at undergraduate level being taught at all levels from introductory to honors level. This
Understanding and applying research methods and statistics in psychology is one of the corner stones of study at undergraduate level being taught at all levels from introductory to honors level. This
A Guide to Teaching Research Methods in Psychology provides instructors with a practical handbook for teaching psychological research methods. The book Discusses in detail many of the challenges and
Visual Research Methods: Image, Society, and Representation translates abstract concepts into visually-compelling elements of everyday life. Differing from photographs as illustration, this edited vo
The Handbook of Research Methods in Developmental Science is a collection of newly written articles that provide an overview of methods and approaches associated with the study of human development.
Bringing together the work of over eighty leading academics and researchers worldwide to produce the definitive reference and research tool for the social sciences, The SAGE Dictionary of Social Rese
Bringing together the work of over eighty leading academics and researchers worldwide to produce the definitive reference and research tool for the social sciences, The SAGE Dictionary of Social Resea
This accessible text for undergraduate and graduate students of social work describes a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Coverage encompasses traditional positivist research as
This volume aims to bridge the divide between business research methods and the social science perspective in the study of tourism. Seventeen contributions from international academics describe method
Aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, this volume by Delgado (social work, Boston University) promotes youth-led research as a means for knowledge dissemination and understanding young people.
The Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology presents a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of research methodologies used in clinical psychology. Topics discussed include experimental
The Handbook of Research Methods in Experimental Psychology presents a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of research methodologies used in experimental psychology.Places experimental psychology
""This excellent book promises much and delivers a whole lot more. It provides a description of the practicalities of combining evidence from a variety of data collection modes in order to enrich our
The Handbook of Research Methods in Developmental Science is a collection of newly written articles that provide an overview of methods and approaches associated with the study of human development. C
`If you are teaching postgraduate research methods courses, including those aimed at a mixture of psychologists and other health professionals, this book is worth considering as a core text'- John Heg
Nineteen American academics and researchers contribute ten chapters examining community-level issues and epidemiologic methods used in community-based health research. Coverage includes an historical
This excellent resource provides an approach to research and evaluation that helps educators better understand and address the needs of students with various disabilities.
The Handbook of Research Methods in Experimental Psychology presents a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of research methodologies used in experimental psychology.Places experimental psychology
The world of genealogical research has changed dramatically in the years since this book debuted. In this revised second edition, Sherry Irvine mixes her award-winning methodology with up-to-date inst
The Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology presents a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of research methodologies used in clinical psychology. Topics discussed include experimental
This is the first feminist geography text devoted to methodology and provides a basic framework for students wishing to undertake gendered work in the discipline
An essential guide for academics and researchers needing to look at alternative discourse analysis strategies. As a research tool, narrative methods have become increasingly useful in organization stu
Written in lively and informal prose, Psychological Research builds ona familiar core of ideas and principles, drawing on a wide range ofexamples from the diverse branches within the discipline andde
With meta-analysis methods playing a crucial role in health research in recent years, this important and clearly-written book provides a much-needed survey of the field. Meta-analysis provides a fra
