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Methods of Social Research

Abstract: Part I: Shaping A Research Problem. 1. Introduction to Social Research. 2: Concepts, Hypotheses, and Theories in Research. 3: Ethical Issues in Social Research. 4: Problem Formulation and Research Design Development. Part II: Measurement And Sampling. 5: The Process of Measurement. 6: Constructing Questions, Indexes, and Scales. 7: Sampling. Part III: Common Research Designs. 8: Experimental Research . 9: Survey Research. 10: Unobtrusive and Available Data Research. 11: Field Research and Qualitative Methods. 12: Evaluation Research. Part IV: Data Preparation And Analysis. 13: Data Preparation And Presentation. 14: Descriptive And Inferential Statistics. 15: Analysis of Qualitative Data. Part V: Putting Research Findings To Use. 16: Research Grant Proposals and Report Writing. 17: Applications of Social Research. Appendix A: Guide to the Library. Appendix B: Generating Random Numbers. Glossary. References. Name Index. Subject Index.

Educational research: Quantitative and qualitative approaches.

Abstract: Each Chapter begins with an "Introduction" and ends with a "Summary," "Study Questions," "Exercise(s)," and "Key Concepts and Terms." I.INTRODUCTION. 1.Introduction to Educational Research. Why Study Educational Research? Areas of Educational Research. Examples of Educational Research. Basic and Applied Research. Action Research. Evaluation Research. Sources of Knowledge. The Scientific Approach to Knowledge Generation. Quantitative and Qualitative Research. Quantitative Research Methods: Experimental and Nonexperimental Research. Qualitative Research Methods: Ethnography and Historical Research. Multimethod Research. II.PLANNING THE RESEARCH STUDY. 2.Problem Identification and Hypothesis Formation. Sources of Research Ideas. Review of the Literature. Literature Search and the Internet. Feasibility of the Study. Statement of the Research Problem. Formulating Hypotheses. The Research Plan. Consumer Use of the Literature. 3.Research Ethics. What Are Research Ethics? Ethical Concerns. Ethical Guidelines for Research with Humans. Informed Consent. Informed Consent and Minors as Research Participants. Additional Consent. Deception. Freedom to Withdraw. Protection from Mental and Physical Harm. Institutional Review Board. III.FOUNDATIONS OF RESEARCH. 4.Standardized Measurement and Assessment. Scales of Measurement. Assumptions Underlying Testing and Measurement. Identifying a Good Test or Assessment Procedure. Educational and Psychological Tests. Sources of Information about Tests. 5.Methods of Data Collection. Questionnaires. Interviews. Focus Groups. Observation. Secondary Data. 6.Sampling. Terminology Used in Sampling. Random Sampling Techniques. Nonrandom Sampling Techniques. Random Selection and Random Assignment. Determining the Sample Size When Random Sampling Is Used. Sampling in Qualitative Research. 7.Validity of Research. Validity Issues in the Design of Quantitative Research. Internal Validity. External Validity. Construct Representation. Research Validity in Qualitative Research. IV.SELECTING A RESEARCH METHOD. 8.Experimental Research. The Experiment. Independent Variable Manipulation. Control of Confounding Variables. Experimental Research Designs. 9.Quasi-Experimental and Single-Case Designs. Quasi-Experimental Research Designs. Single-Case Experimental Designs. Methodological Considerations in Using Single-Case Designs. Group Comparison or Single-Case Designs. 10.Nonexperimental Quantitative Research. Steps in Nonexperimental Research. Independent Variables in Nonexperimental Research. Causal-Comparative and Correlational Research. Three Necessary Conditions for Cause-and-Effect Relationships. Applying the Three Necessary Conditions for Causation in Nonexperimental Research. Techniques of Control in Nonexperimental Research. Time Dimension in Research. Classifying Nonexperimental Research Methods by Research Objective. 11.Qualitative Research. Phenomenology. Ethnography. Case Study Research. Grounded Theory. 12.Historical Research. What Is Historical Research. Significance of Historical Research. Historical Research Methodology. Identification of the Research Topic and Formulation of the Research Problem or Question. How to Locate Historical Information. Evaluation of Historical Sources. Data Synthesis and Report Preparation. V.ANALYZING THE DATA. 13.Descriptive Statistics. Descriptive Statistics. Frequency Distributions. Graphic Representations of Data. Measures of Central Tendency. Measures of Variability. Measures of Relative Standing. Examining Relationships among Variables. 14.Inferential Statistics. Sampling Distributions. Estimation. Hypothesis Testing. Hypothesis Testing in Practice. 15.Data Analysis in Qualitative Research. Interim Analysis. Memoing. Data Entry and Storage. Coding and Developing Category Systems. Enumeration. Creating Hierarchical Category Systems. Showing Relationships among Categories. Computer Programs for Qualitative Data Analysis. VI.WRITING THE RESEARCH REPORT. 16.Preparation of the Research Report. General Principles Related to Writing the Research Report. Writing Quantitative Research Reports Using the APA Style. Writing Qualitative Research Reports. Appendix A: Quantitative Research Article. Appendix B: Qualitative Research Article. Appendix C: Correlations of Different Strengths and Directions. References. Index.

Research design : successful designs for social and economic research

Abstract: Key to Abbreviations Preface 1. Introduction 2. Part One: Types of Research Study 3. Research Reviews, Meta-analysis and Secondary Analysis 4. Qualitative Research 5. Administrative Records and Documents 6. Cast Studies 7. Ad Hoc Sample Surveys 8. Regular Surveys 9. Longitudinal Studies 10. Experimental Social Research 11.Part Two: Putting Together a Research Design 12. Choices and Combinations 13. Research Programmes 14. The Organisation and Funding of Research 15. Cross-National Comparative Studies 15. Conclusion Bibliography Author Index Subject Index

Principles of Research Design in the Social Sciences

Abstract: This practical introduction for first time researchers provides a bridge between how to conduct research and the philosophy of social science, allowing students to relate what they are doing to why. It does not provide a set of rigid recipes for social scientists as many methodology books do, rather it stimulates students to think about the issues involved when deciding upon their research design.By discussing standard approaches to research design and method in various social science disciplines, the authors illustrate why particular designs have traditionally predominated in certain areas of study. But whilst they acknowledge the strengths of these standard approaches, their emphasis is on helping researchers find the most effective solution to their problem by encouraging them, through this familiarity with the principles of various approaches, to innovate where appropriate.This text will prove indispensable for social science students of all levels embarking upon a research project, and for experienced researchers looking for a fresh perspective on their object of study.

The Researcher's Toolkit: The Complete Guide to Practitioner Research

Abstract: 1. Issues in Research 2. Planning the Research 3. Reviewing the Literature 4. Research Instruments 5. Finding and Locating Information 6. Analysing Data 7. Completing the Research Project 8. Research in Schools: Case Studies Based on Research Projects

Conducting Qualitative Research on Wife Abuse: Dealing with the Issue of Anxiety:

Abstract: Abused women are a very sensitive group with whom to conduct research. As such, researchers need to be aware of this inherent sensitivity and should design their research accordingly. The ethics of...

Research approaches in primary care

Abstract: An introduction to using research methodology experimenting designs qualitative research surveys and questionnaires using interviews in a research project data collection by observation.

Special Education Research in Australia

Abstract: This article describes an Australian research identity in special education. Consideration initially is given to what is meant by special education in the Australian context. A brief historical perspective follows with a focus on research conducted in Australia. Various research domains employed by Australian researchers are described, and significant examples of research studies are outlined. Three specific research practices are identified that currently are gaining momentum--namely, international collaborative projects, research with preservice teachers, and greater emphasis on the contextual and sociological aspects of educating students with special needs.