
Research Methods Made Simple
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Including activities such as word searches, crosswords, spider charts and puzzles, this book will help you gain a wider understanding of how, and why, specific research methods are used.
Complete with a variety of learning features, this book will:
Build your understanding of the core principles of research.
Help you to interpret different methods and their practicalities.
Aid you in identifying your weakness and adapting useful techniques to combat these.
Stand as a visual toolkit that sets content out in bite-sized pieces.
Perfect for beginners, this user-friendly guide will give you a deeper understanding of research methods through action, images, and visualization.
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Catherine studied at university in the United Kingdom for an undergraduate degree in Combined Humanities, a master's degree in Social Research and a PhD researching the learning choices of adults returning to education. She has worked as a research assistant, research associate and educator at various UK universities and as a research and training officer in both the public and private sectors. Over the years she has developed and taught research methods courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students and has designed and delivered bespoke research methods courses to employees in the private sector.
Content
Chapter 2: Expansion. Before we begin, let's consider the philosophy of research...
Chapter 3: Collaboration. Let's think about working together on research...
Chapter 4: Regulations. Let's consider (and adhere to) policy, rules and requirements...
Chapter 5: Ethics. Let's make sure we consider ethical and moral issues...
Chapter 6: Planning. Let's consider the practicalities...
Chapter 7: Selection. Let's choose our methodology and methods...
Chapter 8: Preparation. Let's get ready to start...
Chapter 9: Action. Let's begin our research...
Chapter 10: Investigation. Let's think about analysing research data...
Chapter 11: Protection. Let's ensure we protect our research data...
Chapter 12: Completion. Let's write up and pass the course...
Chapter 13: Recap. Let's check on what we know...
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