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Introduction to Research Methods Robert B Burns

Introduction to Research Methods By Robert B Burns

Introduction to Research Methods by Robert B Burns

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A guide to the main quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistics. From basic statistics to interview and survey methods, Robert Burns demystifies complex theories and methodologies, minimizing mathematical notation.

Introduction to Research Methods Summary

Introduction to Research Methods by Robert B Burns

A comprehensive introductory research methods guide, this textbook provides students with an understanding of the concepts and techniques of qualitative and quantitative research. It uses simple examples and practice exercises to demystify complex theories and methodologies.

Features include:

* STQ's - Self Testing Questions (and answers)

* Summaries, suggestions for further reading, examples and case studies for each chapter

* Consideration of the ethics of research

* Comprehensive coverage of quantitative methods, qualitative methods and survey methods

. Hints on how to use of the leading software packages for quantitative and qualitative research, SPSS and NUD*IST

* Advice on how to write up a research report

The book's accessibility and lively presentation will be valued by academics and students across the social sciences.

About Robert B Burns

Professor Robert Burns teaches in the Faculty of Education, University of Brunei, Brunei. Formerly Professor of Education at Cape Town University, Professor Burns has also worked at Curtin University of Technology, Australian National University and Department of Employment, Education and Training (DEET).

Table of Contents

PART ONE: GENERAL ORIENTATION Contrasting Perspectives Ethics of Research Selecting a Research Topic and Reviewing the Literature PART TWO: QUANTITATIVE METHODS Descriptive Statistics Normal Distribution and Statistical Significance Sampling and Standard Error of the Mean Hypothesis Formation and Testing Levels of Measurement Variables Research Design and Control of Error Choosing Statistical Tests Power and Effect Size Testing Hypotheses of Differences 1 Independent Groups Design Testing Hypotheses of Differences 2 Paired Groups Design Testing Hypotheses of Relationships 1 Chi Square Testing Hypotheses of Relationships 2 Correlation Other Correlation Techniques Prediction and Simple Linear Regression Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) Reliability and Validity Meta-Analysis The Experimental Research Report PART THREE: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH Ethnographic Research Unstructured Interviewing Action-Research Case Studies Historical Research The Qualitative Research Report PART FOUR: SURVEY METHODS Attitude Surveys Structured Interview and Questionnaire Surveys

Additional information

GOR001523644
9780761965930
0761965939
Introduction to Research Methods by Robert B Burns
Robert B Burns
Used - Very Good
Paperback
SAGE Publications Inc
20000202
624
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