The Essential Guide to Doing Research by Zina O'leary
A guide to understanding and embarking upon social science research. It encourages students to think about, and engage with, various aspects of the research process. It stresses that good research should be seen as a process of constantly assessing one's work and making decisions about the best possible means for obtaining credible data.
′O′Leary has written her book for the student; however she delves beyond the "how-to" of most introductory research texts..From determining an appropriate sample size to navigating political processes in evaluative research, O′Leary stays grounded in the practical, often re-emphasizing the importance of "doability" in planning and conducting any type of research′ - The Weekly Qualitative Report
Zina O’Leary is an internationally recognized leader in research methodologies and has a keen interest in the application of research to evidence-based decision-making. Zina is an Adjunct Professor at the Joseph R. Biden Jr, School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware as well as a Senior Fellow at the Australia and New Zealand School of Government where she coordinates research and project units for their Executive Masters and Executive Education Programmes. Zina also has an extensive history as a consultant to both government and the private sector and was the research coordinator for the Centre for Environmental Health Development at the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre. She is the author of Researching Real World Problems, The Social Science Jargon Buster, Workplace Research and three books in Sage’s Little Quick Fix Series: Research Questions; Research Proposals; and Presenting Your Research.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780761941996 |
| ISBN 10 | 0761941991 |
| Title | The Essential Guide to Doing Research |
| Author | Zina O'leary |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2004-05-18 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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