Understanding research : a consumer's guide /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Boston :
Pearson Education, Inc.,
[2015].
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Pt. 1. An introduction to understanding research. The process of research: learning how research is conducted and reported
- Quantitative and qualitative research: understanding different types of study reports
- pt. 2. Understanding the introduction sections of research reports. Statements of the problem: identifying why a study is important
- Literature reviews: examining the background for a study
- Purpose statements, research questions, and hypotheses: identifying the intent of a study
- pt. 3. Understanding the method sections and results sections of quantitative research reports. Quantitative research designs: recognizing the overall plan for a study
- Participants and data collection: identifying how quantitative information is gathered
- Data analysis and results: examining what was found in a quantitative study
- pt. 4. Understanding the method sections and results sections of qualitative research reports. Qualitative research designs: recognizing the overall plan for a study
- Participants and data collection: identifying how qualitative information is gathered
- Data analysis and findings: examining what was found in a qualitative study
- pt. 5. Understanding reports that combine quantitative and qualitative research. Mixed methods research designs: studies that mix quantitative and qualitative approaches
- Action research designs: studies that solve practical problems
- pt. 6. Understanding the final sections of research reports. Conclusions: identifying the interpretations and implications of a study
- Appendix: Example of a paper written in the APA style.