Showing papers on "Secondary research published in 1989"

Essentials of nursing research: Methods, appraisal, and utilization

Abstract: Part I: Overview of Nursing Research Introducing Research and Its Use in Nursing Practice Comprehending Key Concepts in Qualitative and Quantitative Research Understanding the Research Process in Qualitative and Quantitative Research Reading Research Reports Understanding the Ethics of Nursing Research Part II: Preliminary Steps in the Research Process Scrutinizing Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses Finding and Reviewing Studies in the Literature Examining the Conceptual/Theoretical Basis of a Study Part III: Designs for Nursing Research Scrutinizing Quantitative Research Design Scrutinizing Qualitative Research Design Examining Specific Types of Research Evaluating Sampling Plans Part IV: Data Collection Examining Data Collection Methods Evaluating Data Quality and Measurements Part V: Data Analysis Analyzing Quantitative Data Analyzing Qualitative Data Part VI: Critical Appraisal and Utilization of Nursing Research Critiquing Research Reports Using Research in Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

Research Methods and Organization Studies

Abstract: Glossary of abbreviations Preface The nature of organizational research Measurement in organizational research: questionnaires and structured interviews Experimental research Survey Research Qualitative research Case study and action research Archival research and secondary analysis of survey data Structured observation, simulation, language studies and other methods of Data collection Issues in organizational research Bibliography and author index Subject index

Public Relations Research

Abstract: Research Redefined Informal Research Methods Foundations of Research Environmental Monitoring Informal Research Secondary Research Computers in Research Formal Research Methods The Research Problem Preliminary Research Considerations Intermediate Research Considerations Survey Questionnaires Questionnaire Form Samples Data Analysis Reporting Survey Results Experiments Content Analysis Quasi-Quantitative Procedures Bibliography Index

Educational research in Israel: a bibliometric survey, 1974‐85

Abstract: Summary A survey of Israeli educational research during the years 1974 ‐ 85 shows that it is generally descriptive, applied or evaluative, in that order. Only a small number of studies are basic research. The subjects of the studies are varied but, in general, congruent with the educational system's needs and priorities. Most of the research is carried out in universities, and about half of this is in the form of masters’ theses or doctoral dissertations. Almost one‐third of the studies never appear in print. In spite of the fact that most educators are women, most authors of educational research studies are men.

School Psychology Related Research in South Africa Emergent Issues and Themes

Abstract: Within a brief description of the socio-political and structural context that constrains school psychology related research in South Africa, current issues and selected research themes are discussed. Three central issues are identified as the socio-political relevance of research, the issue of community participation in research and the issue of interventionist vs. analytic research. The first theme, research related to the needs of underdeveloped communities, deals with research into underachievement in the Black school system looked at through different conceptual frameworks as well as with a strong, new current of community/action research. The second theme deals with research on those issues that arise in the practice of school psychology in the particular South African social context. The third theme discusses research on testing and test development as undertaken by a statefunded organization and the problematic nature of this area of research. Finally other research themes on child abuse, psycho-le...