Description
Product ID: | 9780367551186 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | Understanding Research Methods |
Subtitle: | An Overview of the Essentials |
Authors: | Author: Michelle Newhart, Mildred L. Patten |
Page Count: | 514 |
Subjects: | Research methods: general, Research methods: general, Communication studies, Society and culture: general, Sociology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Psychological methodology, Nursing research and theory, Health, Relationships and Personal development, Communication studies, Society & culture: general, Sociology, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Psychological methodology, Nursing research & theory, Health & personal development |
Description: | Select Guide Rating This updated eleventh edition provides a detailed overview of all the important concepts traditionally covered in a research methods class. It covers the principles of both qualitative and quantitative research, and how to interpret statistics without computations, so is suitable for all students regardless of their math background. In the eleventh edition of Understanding Research Methods: An Overview of the Essentials, Newhart and Patten leverage the principles of learning and content design to present the fundamentals students need to get started in research. Basics of quantitative and qualitative research are covered in short, independent topics and grouped into meaningful sections. A perennial bestseller for over ten editions, Understanding Research Methods focuses concisely on key concepts, and lessons in topics that are "chunked" to suit today’s students. Each topic ends with suggestions for planning a research project by answering topic-specific prompts in a research planning journal. Topic Review exercises encourage active learning. Finally, Topics for Discussion suggest open-ended prompts that could serve as conversation starters in the classroom or online. The final Part of the book offers guidance and activities specific to writing a research report. This section can be used to support the development of project-based assignments for courses, or it can be used independently to support senior thesis projects, master’s theses, dissertations, or articles for publication. Instructors, will appreciate the organization of Understanding Research Methods because it allows a great deal of customization and choice in which topics to cover and in what order to cover them, making it suitable for methodological training in a variety of courses and fields of study. Online digital materials support course development. New to this edition:
|
Imprint Name: | Routledge |
Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2023-06-05 |