Research Methodology by Ranjit Kumar

Research Methodology by Ranjit Kumar

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Summary

The completely revised and updated Second Edition: - requires no previous knowledge of research methodology from students - provides students with strong content and a conceptual framework - combines both qualitative and quantitative research

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Research Methodology by Ranjit Kumar

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
Dr Ranjit Kumar taught at Curtin University of Technology and the University of Western Australia for 30 years. He is currently a freelance research and evaluation consultant in Western Australia.
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ISBN 13 9781412911948
ISBN 10 141291194X
Title Research Methodology
Author Ranjit Kumar
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
Year published 2005-05-27
Number of pages 352
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