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Understanding the Research Process
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Understanding the Research Process



April 2010 | 160 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

This book helps students understand the use of specialist vocabulary and terminology of educational and social science research. The author explores the ways in which research terminology is used, and shows students how to use specialist research terminology appropriately, how to understand the meaning of research terms, and how to disseminate research in a style which is clear and easily understood.


 
The Idea of Research
 
The Conceptual Range of a Research Study
 
Introducing Research Questions and Aims
 
Analyzing Previous Research
 
The Scientific Method
 
The Research Design
 
Data Collection Methods
 
Questions of Ethics
 
Presenting a Conclusion and Disseminating Research

A fairly straightforward introduction to the research process, this book now appears on the recommended reading list for several of the introductory nursing modules that I manage.

Mrs Mary Paget
School of human and health sciences, University of Wales, Swansea
July 12, 2010

This is a excellent book. It provides the reader with some useful information on the research process.

Dr Obrey Alexis
School of Health and Social care, Oxford Brookes University
July 12, 2010

Amazingly clear and readable.

Dr Amini Kamete
Environment & Natural Resources, University of Wales, Bangor
July 7, 2010
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Sample Materials & Chapters

Chapter One

Chapter Two


This title is also available on SAGE Knowledge, the ultimate social sciences online library. If your library doesn’t have access, ask your librarian to start a trial.

This title is also available on SAGE Research Methods, the ultimate digital methods library. If your library doesn’t have access, ask your librarian to start a trial.