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Research Methods: The Basics: 2nd edition Paperback – 8 September 2017

by Nicholas Walliman (Author)
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Edition: 2nd

Research Methods: The Basics is an accessible, user-friendly introduction to the different aspects of research theory, methods and practice. This second edition provides an expanded resource suitable for students and practitioners in a wide range of disciplines including the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. Structured in two parts – the first covering the nature of knowledge and the reasons for research, the second the specific methods used to carry out effective research and how to propose, plan, carry out and write up a research project – this book covers:

• Reasons for doing a research project
• Structuring and planning a research project
• The ethical issues involved in research
• Different types of data and how they are measured
• Collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data in order to draw sound conclusions
• Mixed methods and interdisciplinary research
• Devising a research proposal and writing up the research
• Motivation and quality of work.

Complete with a glossary of key terms and guides to further reading, this book is an essential text for anyone coming to research for the first time.

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  1. ISBN-10
    1138693995
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1138693999
  3. Edition
    2nd
  4. Publication date
    8 September 2017
  5. Part of series
    The Basics
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    12.9 x 1.42 x 19.81 cm
  8. Print length
    246 pages
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Nicholas Walliman is Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture at Oxford Brookes University, UK.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 8 September 2017
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1138693995
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138693999
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 239 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 1.42 x 19.81 cm
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Basics
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 100 ratings

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