Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners - Softcover

Ranjit Kumar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 085702793X ISBN 13: 9780857027931

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

As with the first, the Second Edition of Research Methodology is designed specifically for students with no previous experience or knowledge of research and research methodology.

New to this edition:

- the paradigms of research have been expanded to present a way of thinking that helps students gain a clear idea of the different examples used in research;

- material on focus groups, development of conceptual framework for unstructured interviews and greater detail on in-depth interviewing has been expanded, allowing students to discuss and analyse the differing methods of data collection;

- new material on analyzing quantitative data and separate sections for the analysis of qualitative and quantitative research. This gives a comprehensive and concise discussion of the two major research types;

- the chapter on Research Methodology and Practice Evaluation contains 11 new figures and one new table for enhanced visual learning and analysis.

This clear and concise text links theory with eight practical steps central to any research process. It focuses on developing research skills by providing practical examples from both qualitative and quantitative research for a balanced and comprehensive grounding in research methodology.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Ranjit Kumar taught at Curtin University of Technology and the University of Western Australia for 30 years. He is currently a freelance research and evaluation consultant in Western Australia.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 085702793X
• ISBN 13: 9780857027931
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 440