100 Questions (and Answers) About Research Methods

Author: Neil J. Salkind
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1412992036
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
How do I create a good research hypothesis? How do I know when my literature review is finished? What is the difference between a sample and a population? What is power and why is it important? In an increasingly data-driven world, it is more important than ever for students as well as professionals to better understand the process of research. This invaluable guide answers the essential questions that students ask about research methods in a concise and accessible way.

100 Questions (and Answers) About Qualitative Research

Author: Lisa M. Given
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1483346897
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
100 Questions (and Answers) About Qualitative Research, by Lisa M. Given, addresses the practical decisions that researchers must make in their work, from the design of the study, through ethics approval, implementation, and writing. The book’s quick-scan, question-and-answer format make it ideal as a supplementary text or as a ready reference for graduate students preparing for comprehensive exams and writing research proposals, undergraduates in affiliated programs who will not be taking a primary course in qualitative research methods, and researchers working across disciplines in academic or practice environments.

100 Questions (and Answers) About Action Research

Author: Luke Duesbery
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1544305443
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
100 Questions (and Answers) About Action Research by Luke Duesbery and Todd Twyman identifies and answers the essential questions on the process of systematically approaching your practice from an inquiry-oriented perspective, with a focus on improving that practice. This unique text offers progressive instructors an alternative to the research status quo and serves as a reference for readers to improve their practice as advocates for those they serve. The Question and Answer format makes this an ideal supplementary text for traditional research methods courses, and also a helpful guide for practitioners in education, social work, criminal justice, health, business, and other applied disciplines.

100 Questions (and Answers) About Research Ethics

Author: Emily E. Anderson
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1506348726
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 204

Book Description
100 Questions (and Answers) About Research Ethics by Emily E Anderson and Amy Corneli is an essential guide for graduate students and researchers in the social and behavioral sciences. It identifies ethical issues that individuals must consider when planning research studies as well as provides guidance on how to address ethical issues that might arise during research implementation. Questions such as assessing risks, to protecting privacy and vulnerable populations, obtaining informed consent, using technology including social media, negotiating the IRB process, and handling data ethically are covered. Acting as a resource for students developing their thesis and dissertation proposals and for junior faculty designing research, this book reflects the latest U.S. federal research regulations to take effect mostly in January 2018.

100 Questions (and Answers) About Survey Research

Author: Erin Ruel
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 150634884X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
Erin Ruel′s 100 Questions (and Answers) About Survey Research covers the entire survey research process, starting with developing research questions and ending with the analysis and write-up. It includes the traditional survey topics of design, sampling, question writing, and validity; includes a chapter on research ethics; covers the important topics of preparing, cleaning, and analyzing data; and ends with a section on how to write up survey results for a variety of purposes. Useful as a supplementary text in the classroom or as a reference guide for anyone starting a new survey project, the guidance is presented in a FAQ style to allow readers to jump around the book, so as to accommodate the nonlinear and iterative nature of research.

How to Ask Survey Questions

Author: Arlene Fink
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 9780761925798
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 166

Book Description
Intended at helping readers prepare and use reliable and valid survey questions, this title shows readers how to: ask valid and reliable questions for the context; determine whether to use open or closed questions; and, choose the right type of measurement (categorical, nominal or ordinal) for responses to survey questions.

100 Activities for Teaching Research Methods

Author: Catherine Dawson
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1473987407
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
A sourcebook of exercises, games, scenarios and role plays, this practical, user-friendly guide provides a complete and valuable resource for research methods tutors, teachers and lecturers. Developed to complement and enhance existing course materials, the 100 ready-to-use activities encourage innovative and engaging classroom practice in seven areas: finding and using sources of information planning a research project conducting research using and analyzing data disseminating results acting ethically developing deeper research skills. Each of the activities is divided into a section on tutor notes and student handouts. Tutor notes contain clear guidance about the purpose, level and type of activity, along with a range of discussion notes that signpost key issues and research insights. Important terms, related activities and further reading suggestions are also included. Not only does the A4 format make the student handouts easy to photocopy, they are also available to download and print directly from the book’s companion website for easy distribution in class.

Active Learning Exercises for Research Methods in Social Sciences

Author: Beth P. Skott
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1412981239
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
Based on the premise that when students engage in an activity instead of simply reading about it, they understand it better, this book offers 29 hands-on, active learning exercises for use in research methods courses in the social sciences. The activities were created by instructors throughout the United States and tested for effectiveness in their classrooms. They include group activities and solo activities, presented in very accessible language for students. Each exercise is directly related to a concept of research methods and aims to help students become better researchers.

100 Questions (and Answers) About Survey Research

Author: Erin Ruel
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1506348831
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description
Erin Ruel's 100 Questions (and Answers) About Survey Research covers the entire survey research process, starting with developing research questions and ending with the analysis and write-up. It includes the traditional survey topics of design, sampling, question writing, and validity; includes a chapter on research ethics; covers the important topics of preparing, cleaning, and analyzing data; and ends with a section on how to write up survey results for a variety of purposes. Useful as a supplementary text in the classroom or as a reference guide for anyone starting a new survey project, the guidance is presented in a FAQ style to allow readers to jump around the book, so as to accommodate the nonlinear and iterative nature of research.

100 Questions (and Answers) about Survey Research

Author: Erin E. Ruel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781506348803
Category : Research
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
KEY FEATURES: Introduces students to developing research questions and shows their importance in driving research design. Rarely taught topics, such as how to enter and clean data, offer students information missed in both research methods and statistics courses. Shows how to write up survey results for academic, business and nonprofit reports to alleviate the confusion students feel about how to write up findings. Rigorous treatment of sampling focuses on many sampling issues from probability theory to weighting. Offers the process of actually conducting a survey with advice on administering surveys, incentives, and improving response rates.