Exploring Research
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (677 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0130983527 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Beware of errors This text explains concepts well for the most part and offers a lot of practical examples to solidify the concepts. However, there are several MAJOR errors throughout the book that could cause a lot of confusion. There are several instances in this book where value ranges are listed as 21.00 to 11.00 and they should actually read -1.0 to +1.0. This is a major oversight. There are a few other errors that create contradictory information, an exam. Four Stars Somewhat helpful in learning about evidence based research in education, as opposed to anecdotal "evidence".. Five Stars Bought for a college girl in Belize.
The fifth edition of Exploring Research provides an introduction to research methods in a friendly, approachable writing style. The volume addresses the role and importance of research, the research process, sampling and generalizability, measurement, reliability, and validity, methods of measuring behavior, data collection and descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, nonexperimental research methods, quasi-experimental research methods and writing a research proposal and manuscript. The book also describes how to collect and analyze data, and provides thorough instruction on how to prepare and write a research proposal and manuscript. Principles of data analysis are exemplified using the SR latest version of SPSS. For individuals in business, social work, political science, education and psychology fields that require research.. Coverage of the research process, problem selection, sampling and generalizability, and the measurement process provides an exhaustive resource for readers seeking to further their research skills. The book explores the use of electronic sources as means to enhance research skills, includes discussions about scientific methods, and the most common types of research in the social and behavioral sciences
From the Publisher This text provides students with a basic introduction to research methods in the social and behavioral sciences that is easy to read, understand and use.