Research Methods in Construction
2nd Edition
Published on 6. December 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-632-06435-9 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides guidance on research methodologies and methods with particular attention to applications in construction. It comprises three main sections: producing a proposal, executing the research and reporting the results. The book discusses the main issues in research and examines the primary approaches - both qualitative and quantitative. The methods adopted for scientific and engineering experiments, model building and simulations are discussed, as well as those employed for research into management, social and economic investigations.It examines the requirements for data and analysis, including the important statistical considerations and techniques that enable the researcher to appreciate the issues to be evaluated in devising how research may be carried out effectively and efficiently in the practical environment of modern construction. The second edition has extended the scope of the coverage, particularly in the area of qualitative research. It provides guidance to instil rigour in problem solving and in the production of reports and publications.
It will be of value to construction, surveying, architecture and civil engineering students undertaking research, whether for bachelors and masters degree dissertations, or for masters and doctoral research degrees.
It will be of value to construction, surveying, architecture and civil engineering students undertaking research, whether for bachelors and masters degree dissertations, or for masters and doctoral research degrees.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
35
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 172 mm
Weight
601 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-632-06435-9 (9780632064359)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Preface.Part 1 Producing a Proposal.1 Introduction.The concept of research.Classifications of Research.Theories and Paradigms.Research Styles.Quantitative and Quanlitative Approaches.Where to Begin.Summary.References.2 Topic for Study.Selection of a Topic. Writing the Proposal.Summary.References.Part 2 Executing the Research.3 Initial Research.The Research Process.Theory and Literature.Assembling the Theaorectical Framework.Proper Referencing.Summary.Reference.4 Approaches to Empirical Work.Role of Experiences.Modelling.Simulation.Experimental Design.Qualitative Approaches.Qualitative Approaches.Collecting Data from Respondents.Summary.References.5 Hypotheses.Roles of Hypotheses.Objective Testing of Hypotheses.Role of Sampling.Common Statistical Measures.Null Hypotheses.Validities.Summary.References. 6 Data Collection.Data Requirements.Sampling.Sample Size.Types of Data.Obtaining Data.Summary.References.7 Data Analysis.Analyzing Data.Plotting Data.Statistical Methods.Non-parametric Test.Parametric Test.Other Analytical Techniques.Summary.References.Part 3 Reporting the Results.8 Results, Inferences and Conclusions.Requirements for Valid Results.Results.Inferences.Conclusions.Summary.References.9 Reports and Presentations.Reports Production.Communication.Contents of the Report.Oral Presentation.Summary.Index.