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1) Interviewing as qualitative research: a guide for researchers in education and the social sciences
Author
Publisher
Teachers College Press
Language
English
Description
Now in its fourth edition, this popular book provides clear, step-by-step guidance for new and experienced interviewers to develop, shape, and reflect on interviewing as a qualitative research process. Using concrete examples of interviewing techniques to illustrate the issues under discussion, this classic text helps readers understand the complexities of interviewing and its connections to broader issues of qualitative research. The text includes...
Series
Theory and method in higher education research volume 2
Theory and method in higher education research volume Volume 5
Theory and method in higher education research volume Volume 2
Theory and method in higher education research volume Volume 5
Theory and method in higher education research volume Volume 2
Language
English
Author
Language
English
Description
"Salkind's clear, straightforward writing makes this introduction to research methods unusually accessible. Aimed primarily at social science majors from the undergraduate to the graduate level, Exploring Research treats all of the topics covered in the standard research methods course." "New in the Edition: Two new chapters on Writing a Research Proposal and Writing a Research Manuscript, chapter three includes extensive information detailing how...
Author
Language
English
Description
"The eagerly anticipated Fourth Edition of the title that pioneered the comparison of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research design is here! For all three approaches, Creswell includes a preliminary consideration of philosophical assumptions, a review of the literature, an assessment of the use of theory in research approaches, and reflections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry. He also presents the key...
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Language
English
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"Practitioner's Guide to Using Research for Evidence-Based Practice gives practical guidance on how to integrate research appraisal into evidence-based endeavors to ensure the best client care." "This book presents knowledge you need about various research designs and methods so that when engaging in the evidence-based practice (EBP) process you can: determine which interventions, programs, policies, and assessment tools are supported by the best...
Author
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
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′The book gives a comprehensive overview of what research and the research experience encompass....This book makes an interesting read for everyone who has carried out qualitative research or is planning to do so in the future. It is well-written, and very clearly structured′ - Social Research Association
While each research situation is different and no book can fully prepare the researcher for what they experience - this book...
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Language
English
Description
This highly regarded comprehensive guide provides an up-to-date overview of the variety of methods used in field archaeology, from research design to excavation strategies to conservation of artifacts and record-keeping. The contributors to the volume bring a wealth of expertise on diverse subjects and offer practical advice on their areas of special interest.
Author
Publisher
Pyrczak Pub
Language
English
Description
An overview of social survey methodology, including how to write items to collect factual and demographic information, selecting a sample of respondents, preparing statistics, and describing averages and variability, margins of error, and relationships.