RESEARCH ESSENTIALS - INTRODUCTION TO DESIGNS AND PRACTI

Klappentext This is an accessible and practical introduction to research that addresses the broadest spectrum of research methodologies of interest to the student or new research, from experimental and survey approaches to program evaluation and ethnography. Research Essentials includes key interpretive and qualitative strategies. The book shows the role that research plays in the social sciences and education, followed by an overview of research traditions. It offers practical examples and relevant resources across the disciplines. Other features include study questions, lists of relevant journals, web sites, and organizations. Zusammenfassung Research Essentials provides conceptual building blocks and essential tools that students need to think freely! critically! and creatively about research. Practical: Single-book solution teaches how to read! understand! and evaluate research Clear: Distinguishes between disciplines of inquiry or methodologies and methods of collecting data.

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• Authors: Stephen D. Lapan, Stephen D. (Northern Arizona University) Qu Lapan, Stephen D. Quartaroli Lapan, LAPAN STEPHEN D QUARTAROLI MARY
• Assisted by: Stephen D. Lapan (Editor), Stephen D. (Northern Arizona University) Lapan (Editor), Lapan Stephen D. (Editor), MaryLynn T. Quartaroli (Editor), MaryLynn T. (Northern Arizona University) Quartaroli (Editor), Quartaroli MaryLynn T. (Editor)
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.02.2009
• EAN: 9780470181096
• ISBN: 978-0-470-18109-6
• No. of pages: 384
• Series: Research Methods for the Social Sciences; Research Methods for the Socia; Research Methods for the Social Sciences; Research Methods for the Socia
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Statistics, Social research & statistics, Social research and statistics