Research Methods: Simple, Short, and Straightforward Way Of Learning Methods of Research - Softcover

Allibang, Dr Sherwyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1519018207 ISBN 13: 9781519018205

Publisher: Independently published, 2016

Synopsis

Keywords: Research Methods, Method of Research, Research Methodology, Fundamentals of Research, Introduction to Research, Research Designs, Research Approaches.This book is intended for beginners in research. This book uses Simple words, Short sentences and Straightforward paragraphs. The triple S and the simplest way of learning methods of research. Research in general refers to a search for knowledge. The topics covered in this book includes a brief introduction to research, research approaches, research designs, data gathering techniques, sampling, and guides and tips in writing a research paper. This book includes data and information needed by students who are taking the course who will eventually write their research paper. This book is full of examples along with the discussion of each topic. Those familiar with writings about methods of research may notice that many of the important ideas, concepts, and principles found in this book came from many authoritative sources with incorporated original ideas of the author. The author is therefore, expressing his thanks and gratitude to all those authors whose ideas, concepts, and principles have been used to enrich the content of this book. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!Get you copy now while it's on sale at $9.99Topics covered:Chapter 1 - Overview Of Research What is Research? What are the Objectives of Research? What Makes People do Research? Research Approaches Qualitative Quantitative Research ProcessChapter 2 - Research Designs Descriptive Design Co-relational Design Causal-Comparative Design Developmental DesignChapter 3 - Data Gathering Techniques Interview Observation Questionnaire Likert Scale Thurstone Scale Guttman Scale Semantic Differential ScaleChapter 4 - Sampling Techniques Types of sampling Probability sampling Non-probability sampling Statistical tools in sampling Slovin formula Lynch formulaChapter 5 - Writing The Parts Of A Research Paper Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Statement of the Problem/Objective Theoretical Framework Conceptual Framework/Paradigm Assumption(s)/Hypotheses Scope and Delimitation Significance of the Study Definition of Terms Chapter 2- REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND STUDIES Related Literature Related Studies Chapter 3- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Research Design Sources of Data Instrumentation and Data Collection Tools for Data Analysis Chapter 4- FINDINGS, PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA Chapter 5- SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONSResearch in general refers to a search for knowledge. Research may be Applied or Basic. The purpose of applied (action) research is to solve an immediate, practical problem, while the basic (Pure) research doesn't necessarily provide results of immediate, practical use. The prime objectives of research are:1. to discover new facts;2. to verify and test important facts;3. to analyze an event or process or phenomenon to identify the cause and effect relationship;4. to develop new scientific tools, concepts and theories to solve and understand scientific and nonscientific problems;5. to find solutions to scientific, nonscientific and social problems; and6. to overcome or solve the problems occurring in our daily life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1519018207
• ISBN 13: 9781519018205
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 98