
Research Methodology
A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Ranjit Kumar(Author)
SAGE Publications Inc (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 27. May 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-4129-1194-8 (ISBN)
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Description
As with the first the Second Edition of Research Methodology is designed specifically for students with no previous experience or knowledge of research and research methodology.
The practical step-by-step approach provides students with strong content and a conceptual framework. Discussions relating to concepts and theory range from simple to complex in their approach.
This clear and concise text links theory with eight practical steps central to any research process. It focuses on developing research skills by providing practical examples from both qualitative and quantitative research for a balanced and comprehensive grounding in research methodology.
Some of the major research areas covered by the book are:
- types of research
- formulating a research problem
- reviewing literature
- research and study designs
- methods of data collection
- types of validity
- the concept of sampling
- analysis of data
- writing a research proposal
- ethical considerations concerning research participants
- writing a research report
- research methodology and practice evaluation
The practical step-by-step approach provides students with strong content and a conceptual framework. Discussions relating to concepts and theory range from simple to complex in their approach.
This clear and concise text links theory with eight practical steps central to any research process. It focuses on developing research skills by providing practical examples from both qualitative and quantitative research for a balanced and comprehensive grounding in research methodology.
Some of the major research areas covered by the book are:
- types of research
- formulating a research problem
- reviewing literature
- research and study designs
- methods of data collection
- types of validity
- the concept of sampling
- analysis of data
- writing a research proposal
- ethical considerations concerning research participants
- writing a research report
- research methodology and practice evaluation
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Weight
650 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4129-1194-8 (9781412911948)
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Dr Ranjit Kumar taught at Curtin University of Technology and the University of Western Australia for 30 years. He is currently a freelance research and evaluation consultant in Western Australia.
Content
Research
A Way of Thinking
The Research Process
A Quick Glance
STEP ONE: FORMULATING A RESEARCH PROBLEM
Reviewing the Literature
Formulating a Research Problem
Identifying Variables
Constructing Hypotheses
STEP TWO: CONCEPTUALISING A RESEARCH DESIGN
The Research Design
Selecting a Study Design
STEP THREE: CONSTRUCTING AN INSTRUMENT FOR DATA COLLECTION
Selecting a Method of Data Collection
Collecting Data Using Attitudinal Scales
Establishing the Validity and Reliability of a Research Instrument
STEP FOUR: SELECTING A SAMPLE
Sampling
STEP FIVE: WRITING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Writing a Research Proposal
STEP SIX: COLLECTING DATA
Considering Ethical Issues in Collecting Data
STEP SEVEN: PROCESSING DATA
Processing
Displaying Data
STEP EIGHT: WRITING A RESEARCH REPORT
Writing a Research Report
Research Methodology and Practice Evaluation
A Way of Thinking
The Research Process
A Quick Glance
STEP ONE: FORMULATING A RESEARCH PROBLEM
Reviewing the Literature
Formulating a Research Problem
Identifying Variables
Constructing Hypotheses
STEP TWO: CONCEPTUALISING A RESEARCH DESIGN
The Research Design
Selecting a Study Design
STEP THREE: CONSTRUCTING AN INSTRUMENT FOR DATA COLLECTION
Selecting a Method of Data Collection
Collecting Data Using Attitudinal Scales
Establishing the Validity and Reliability of a Research Instrument
STEP FOUR: SELECTING A SAMPLE
Sampling
STEP FIVE: WRITING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Writing a Research Proposal
STEP SIX: COLLECTING DATA
Considering Ethical Issues in Collecting Data
STEP SEVEN: PROCESSING DATA
Processing
Displaying Data
STEP EIGHT: WRITING A RESEARCH REPORT
Writing a Research Report
Research Methodology and Practice Evaluation