Using an innovative, real-world approach that makes the research problem and method relevant and valuable to the reader, this book provides a broad overview of research methods used in library and information studies and associated fields.
· Explains the complex topic of research methodology and statistics in simple, straightforward language
· Provides examples that help clarify key concepts and points and answer potential questions
· Supplies guidance with practical applications, allowing readers to see how research methods may be applied to specific situations
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Ruth V. Small is Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Information Studies at Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY.
Marcia A. Mardis is an associate professor and assistant dean at the College of Communication & Information at Florida State University (FSU).
"Well organized, readers can choose to use this text in a variety of ways, increasing the book's value as a go-to resource. Read straight through, Small and Mardis provide readers with a primer on research methods. Those with less time and/or a more focused goal in mind can focus on scenarios, find the one which best resembles their own research question, and then choose one from a variety of research methods." - ARBA
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