| Description |
xvi, 276 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1 Research: a way of thinking -- 2 The research process: a quick glance -- 3 Reviewing the literature -- 4 Formulating a research problem -- 5 Identifying variables -- 6 Constructing hypotheses -- 7 The research design -- 8 Selecting a study design -- 9 Selecting a method of data collection -- 10 Collecting data using attitudinal scales -- 11 Establishing the validity and reliability of a research instrument -- 12 Sampling -- 13 Writing a research proposal -- 14 Considering ethical issues in data collection -- 15 Processing -- 16 Displaying data -- 17 Writing a research report |
| Summary |
"Assumes no prior knowledge and the theory is organised around the eight operational steps that constitute the research process." - cover |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 269-271 |
| Audience |
Tertiary students |
| Subject |
Research -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Research -- Methodology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Research -- Methodology.
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Research.
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Social sciences -- Research -- Methodology.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
Kumar, Ranjit.
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| ISBN |
0582801257 |
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