Once considered to be a lesser pedagogical method, the case study is indeed a powerful, in-depth tool with which to examine evidence-based practice around patient care, family dynamics, professional r
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
The objective of An Applied Guide to Research Designs: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods, Second Edition is to visually present, with consistent terminology, quantitativ
As all scholars increasingly use digital tools to support their research, and every internet user becomes used to data being available, elucidating, and engaging, the creative aspects of Digital Human
As all scholars increasingly use digital tools to support their research, and every internet user becomes used to data being available, elucidating, and engaging, the creative aspects of Digital Human
Transport economists look at costs, externalities, demand, pricing and investment, deregulation and privatization, and transport policy impacts. Among the topics are road and rail infrastructure costs
Social science research requires methods that are responsive to and congruent with contemporary social formations. Digital technologies present a challenge to which social researchers must rise, and i
An informative real-world guide to studying the "why" of human behaviorIntroduction to Qualitative Research Methods is a practical, comprehensive guide to the collection and presenta
The digital age has transformed the very nature of marketing. Armed with smartphones, tablets, PCs and smart TVs, consumers are increasingly hanging out on the internet. Cyberspace has changed the way
Mixed Methods Research and Culture-Specific Interventions showspracticing social scientists and graduate students how to account for cultural factors when developing and evaluating psychological and e
The second edition of a bestseller, this book presents the latest innovative research methods that help break new ground by applying patterns, reuse, and design science to research. The book relies on
The digital age has transformed the very nature of marketing. Armed with digital devices, consumers are increasingly hanging out on the internet. Cyberspace has changed the way they communicate, and t
Nursing Research Using Data Analysis: Qualitative Designs and Methods in Nursing is one book in a series of seven volumes that presents concise, how-to guides to conducting qualitative research -- for
Research Methods in Nursing and Midwifery: Pathways to Evidence-based Practice introduces nursing and midwifery students to the basic principles of research methods. This second edition begins with an
The mission of Research Methodology in Strategy and Management is “to provide a forum for critique, commentary, and discussion about key methodology issues in the strategic management field” because “
"This book presents an interdisciplinary approach to educational contexts across cultures for the study of verbal and written linguistics in order to broaden students' communicative and problem solvin
Grounded theory, often considered the parent of all qualitative research, is a complex approach used to develop theory about a phenomenon rooted in observation of empirical data. Widely used in nursin
"Whilst the 'health sciences' are a broad and diverse area, and includes public health, primary care, health psychology, psychiatry and epidemiology, the research methods and data analysis skills requ
"Whilst the 'health sciences' are a broad and diverse area, and includes public health, primary care, health psychology, psychiatry and epidemiology, the research methods and data analysis skills requ
Research can be a challenging but rewarding activity. All degree-level students studying sport, and all effective professionals working in the sport sector need to have a sound understanding of resear
Research Methods in Sport Studies and Sport Management is an accessible and practical introduction to research methods for the growing number of courses in sport studies and management. It includes a
Max van Manen offers an extensive exploration of phenomenological traditions and methods for the human sciences. It is his first comprehensive statement of phenomenological thought and research in ove
This book provides a source of innovative theories and data for researchers grappling with social justice methodology and research methods in an environment constrained by funding agendas.This book fo
This is the first comprehensive survey in English of research methods in the field of religious studies. It is designed to enable non-specialists and students at upper undergraduate and graduate level
The best decisions made by public sector managers are based not on instinct, but on an informed understanding of what’s happening on the ground. Policy may be directed by ideology, but it must also be
"Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) has become the preferred model for conducting research in communities. Most scientists who conduct such research now recognize that working in partnersh
This revised, updated, and extended Second Edition of An Introduction to Scientific Research Methods in Geography and Environmental Studies provides a broad and integrative introduction to the conduct
This book explores different perspectives on the role, influence and importance of participants in education research. Drawing on a variety of philosophical, theoretical and methodological approaches,
The Sourcebook for Political Communication Research will offer scholars, students, researchers, and other interested readers a comprehensive source for state-of-the-art/field research methods, measure
Psychology is of interest to academics from many fields, as well as to the thousands of academic and clinical psychologists and general public who can't help but be interested in learning more about w
While focusing primarily on the core methodological issues that arise in traditional occupational health psychology (OHP) research, this book also provides the reader with exposure to the benefits of
This is the first comprehensive survey in English of research methods in the field of religious studies. It is designed to enable non-specialists and students at upper undergraduate and graduate level
Research Methods for Applied Language Studies:provides an advanced introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods used in second and foreign language learning, teaching, and assessment.
This comprehensive volume provides an unprecedented illustration of the potential for visual methods in psychology. Each chapter explores the set of theoretical, methodological, as well as ethical and
This book is specifically devoted to qualitative research methods in fashion studies. It traces the history of fashion studies and provides readers with a guided introduction to the entire research p
The Sourcebook for Political Communication Research offers a comprehensive resource for current research methods, measures, and analytical techniques. The contents herein cover the major analytical te
For general readers, students (high school and above), and professionals seeking summaries of issues in a convenient format, this is the sixth volume of a ten-volume interdisciplinary reference. It co
