Effective Research Methods for Any Project
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We rely on effective research in many areas of life. But what makes research effective? Any good research rests upon, above all else, method. And the best research methods are accessible and easy to utilize once you master them. In the 24 dynamic lectures of Effective Research Methods for Any Project, Professor Amanda M. Rosen of Webster University, introduces you to the remarkable procedures and techniques that make research such a powerful tool. As groundwork for your own research, you'll investigate research ethics, the role of reviewing the scholarly literature, how to choose a topic and a research question, how to choose the best research design, and how to measure your data.
Evaluating Research: Methodology for People who Need to Read Research
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The third edition of Evaluating Research by Francis C. Dane and Elliot Carhart provides readers with the skills to read and evaluate research studies. Each chapter includes an overview at the beginning and exercises at the end to reinforce the content learned. Starting from the basic principles of why we do research, the book moves readers through the practicalities of finding studies to the principles of the scientific method and how to break down and analyze research reports.
Practical Research: Planning and Design
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Practical Research is an engaging, cross-disciplinary guide to research methodology. This text is your do-it-yourself, how-to manual for planning and conducting research. Suitable for a wide variety of courses in basic research methodology, the book uses a conversational tone, step-by-step instructions, and practical suggestions to guide you from the selection of a problem to the preparation of a completed report. The 13th Edition includes the latest technology-based strategies and tools for conducting and planning research. Other key updates include a greater focus on the ethics of research, new illustrative examples from a range of disciplines, expanded discussions of action research and participatory designs, and more.
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Research is always evolving. Between new information, new tools, new methods, and new technologies, there is no longer one strict way to do research. This guide aims to provide resources for all types of research at all levels: whether you're starting a research project or paper for the first time or you're looking to catch up on the latest practices, this guide is for you!
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