Research Methods for Inexperienced Researchers: Guidelines for Investigating the Social World

Research Methods for Inexperienced Researchers: Guidelines for Investigating the Social World demystifies the research process for students, teachers and members of the public and private sectors and just about anyone needing to access and analyse information. Presented in an easy-to-follow format, this timely and practical 'how to' guide will help the most novice of researchers. From the initial research idea to the final report, the student and general user alike will find this volume indispensable. Covering all aspects of research from the sources of information, to the collecting, compiling and analysing of material, the theoretical and practical aspects of research are easily accessible to users at all levels. Straightforward, free of jargon and copiously enhanced with over 40 illustrative figures, Research Methods is an information-packed handbook for the information age.

Coreen J. Leacock is currently an Educational Researcher with the Education Evaluation Centre attached to the School of Education, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill. A teacher of over 20 years experience, she also lectures in research methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels. S. Joel Warrican is a Teacher Trainer with the Caribbean Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill; and a former Head of Teacher Education at the Community College in the British Virgin Islands. Gerald St. C. Rose is Research Fellow in the School of Education at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill. A lecturer in research methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels, he also has over 30 years experience in teacher training for mathematics education throughout the English-speaking Caribbean.