Research methodology : a step-by-step guide for beginners Ranjit Kumar
Material type: TextLanguage: English Publication details: London Sage 2014Edition: FifthDescription: 399 pagesContent type:- text
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- 9781446269978
- H62.K96 RES
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Research: A Way of ThinkingThe Research Process: A Quick GlanceSTEP I: FORMULATING A RESEARCH PROBLEMReviewing the LiteratureFormulating a Research ProblemIdentifying VariablesConstructing HypothesesSTEP II: CONCEPTUALISING A RESEARCH DESIGNThe Research DesignSelecting a Study DesignSTEP III: CONSTRUCTING AN INSTRUMENT FOR DATA COLLECTIONSelecting a Method of Data CollectionCollecting Data Using Attitudinal ScalesEstablishing the Validity and Reliability of a Research InstrumentSTEP IV: SELECTING A SAMPLESelecting a SampleSTEP V: WRITING A RESEARCH PROPOSALWriting a Research ProposalSTEP VI: COLLECTING DATAConsidering Ethical Issues in Data CollectionSTEP VII: PROCESSING AND DISPLAYING DATAProcessing DataDisplaying DataSTEP VIII: WRITING A RESEARCH REPORTWriting a Research Report
This text has been written specifically for those with no previous experience of research or research methodology. Written in a logical and accessible style and providing helpful techniques and examples, it breaks the process of designing and doing a research project into eight manageable operational steps. The book guides you through your project from beginning to end by offering practical advice on: formulating a research question ; ethical considerations ; carrying out a literature review ; choosing a research design ; selecting a sample ; collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data ; writing a research report. The book is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the social sciences embarking on quantitative or qualitative research projects.
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