Shodh Karyapranali
Aarambhik Shodhkartaon ke Liye Charanabaddh guide
4th Edition
Published on 14. February 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-93-5150-662-1 (ISBN)
Description
Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for Beginners has been written specifically for those with no previous experience of research or research methodology.
An essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the social sciences and are interested in research, the book successfully provides helpful techniques and examples. It 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
An essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the social sciences and are interested in research, the book successfully provides helpful techniques and examples. It 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
More details
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
Other
Place of publication
New Delhi
India
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 184 mm
ISBN-13
978-93-5150-662-1 (9789351506621)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
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
Acknowledgements
Preface
Research: a Way of Thinking
The research process: a quick glance
STEP I: FORMULATING A RESEARCH PROBLEM
Reviewing the literature
Formulating a research problem
Identifying variables
Constructing hypotheses
STEP II: CONCEPTUALISING A RESEARCH DESIGN
The research design
Selecting a study design
STEP III: 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 IV: SELECTING A SAMPLE
Selecting a sample
STEP V: WRITING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Writing a research proposal
STEP VI: COLLECTING DATA
Considering ethical issues in data collection
STEP VII: PROCESSING AND DISPLAYING DATA
Processing data
Displaying data
STEP VIII: WRITING A RESEARCH REPORT
Writing a research report
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Research: a Way of Thinking
The research process: a quick glance
STEP I: FORMULATING A RESEARCH PROBLEM
Reviewing the literature
Formulating a research problem
Identifying variables
Constructing hypotheses
STEP II: CONCEPTUALISING A RESEARCH DESIGN
The research design
Selecting a study design
STEP III: 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 IV: SELECTING A SAMPLE
Selecting a sample
STEP V: WRITING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Writing a research proposal
STEP VI: COLLECTING DATA
Considering ethical issues in data collection
STEP VII: PROCESSING AND DISPLAYING DATA
Processing data
Displaying data
STEP VIII: WRITING A RESEARCH REPORT
Writing a research report
Glossary
Bibliography
Index