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