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Research methodology : A step-by-step guide for beginners

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Publication details: New Delhi Pearson 2011Edition: 2ndDescription: 332p xviiISBN:
  • 9780733971358
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 300.72 KUM
Contents:
Contents: Preface; Tables; Figures; 1. Research: a way of thinking ; 2. The research process: a quick glance; Step I: Formulating a research problem; 3. Reviewing the literature; 4. Formulating a research problem; 5. Identifying variables; 6. Constructing hypotheses; Step II: Conceptualising a research design; 7. The research design; 8. Selecting a study design; Step III: Constructing an instrument for data collection; 9. Selecting a method of data collection; 10. Collecting data using attitudinal scales; 11. Establishing the validity and reliability of a research instrument; Step IV: Selecting a sample; 12. Sampling; Step V: Writing a research proposal; 13. Writing a research proposal; Step VI: Collecting data; 14. Considering ethical issues in data collection; Step VII: Processing data; 15. Processing; 16. Displaying data; Step VIII: Writing a research report; 17. Writing a research report; Application of research in evaluation; 18. Research methodology and practice evaluation; Appendix; References; Index.
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Contents:
Preface;
Tables;
Figures;
1. Research: a way of thinking ;
2. The research process: a quick glance;
Step I: Formulating a research problem;
3. Reviewing the literature;
4. Formulating a research problem;
5. Identifying variables;
6. Constructing hypotheses;
Step II: Conceptualising a research design;
7. The research design;
8. Selecting a study design;
Step III: Constructing an instrument for data collection;
9. Selecting a method of data collection;
10. Collecting data using attitudinal scales;
11. Establishing the validity and reliability of a research instrument;
Step IV: Selecting a sample;
12. Sampling;
Step V: Writing a research proposal;
13. Writing a research proposal;
Step VI: Collecting data;
14. Considering ethical issues in data collection;
Step VII: Processing data;
15. Processing;
16. Displaying data;
Step VIII: Writing a research report;
17. Writing a research report;
Application of research in evaluation;
18. Research methodology and practice evaluation;
Appendix;
References;
Index.