Doing Research in the Real World - Hardcover

Gray, David E

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 147394726X ISBN 13: 9781473947269

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2018

Synopsis

This helpful book takes a pragmatic, real-world approach to research methods that gives readers the tools and confidence to carry out their own research in and out of the classroom. Expertly weaving quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods together, it encourages readers to be open-minded in choosing the most appropriate methods for their projects.

Featuring a full set of updated and integrated digital resources, as well as three new chapters on visual methods, qualitative data analysis with NVivo, and digital research, the new Fourth Edition remains on the forefront of practical, applied research and guides readers through every step of the research process from start to finish.

Brimming with checklists, interdisciplinary examples, and tips about navigating the realities of planning a project, collecting and analyzing data, and sharing research findings, Doing Research in the Real World is still the companion for any student undertaking a research project.

About this title

About the Author

David Gray was Professor of Leadership and Organisational Behaviour at the University of Greenwich. His research interests, and publication record, included research methods, management learning (particularly coaching and mentoring), professional identity, action learning, reflective learning, management learning in SMEs and the factors that contribute to SME success. He published books and articles on research methods, organizational learning, and coaching and mentoring.

David led a number of EU-funded research programmes including one examining the impact of coaching on the resilience of unemployed managers in their job-searching behaviours and another on how action learning can sustain unemployed managers in starting their own business. He also completed a global survey into the professional identity of coaches.

Review

This has to be one of my most often borrowed textbooks that rarely lingers on my shelves! Colleagues, doctoral students and masters students alike will find something of interest here--whether it be used as a reminder of terminology, or a quick introduction to a new field. With new material on surveys, secondary data, and digital research as well as a fully integrated supporting digital research, this new edition is still the clear and accessible overview of the practicalities of doing research in the ′real world.′ 

Author: Fiona Harris Published On: 2017-09-07

This stand-alone research handbook covers the "basics and beyond" of social science research in a detailed and student-friendly manner. Straightforward and sequentially structured, it contains step-by-step explanations of the essentials students need to know about qualitative and quantitative research methods and techniques to help them complete projects from start to finish. Very useful handbook for getting undergrads started and helping postgrads stay on track!
Author: Sharon du Plessis-Schneider Published On: 2017-09-12

This book is a very user-friendly and theoretically robust guide that will prove invaluable to researchers and students alike.  I particularly like the breadth and depth with which all dimensions of the research process  are  addressed and explained. The new material on questionnaire and surveys will be of great benefit and is a major strength of the new edition.
Author: Professor Thomas Garavan Published On: 2017-10-02

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 147394726X
• ISBN 13: 9781473947269
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 824