Synopsis
Research Skills: Analysing, Researching and Presenting is not simply a series of formal principles about research. Instead, each chapter begins with some flawed research, and then presents a set of procedures need to be applied, with reference to a hypothetical study on income inequality and wellbeing. Scattered throughout each chapter are additional scientific discoveries that demonstrate important principles, enhance critical thinking, clarify the research process, and inspire the reader.
After reading this book, you should be able to:
clarify the questions and hypotheses you would like to explore
review the literature on this research topic
conduct interviews, focus groups, etc. to collect data
analyze both quantitative and qualitative data
recognize and refute alternative explanations
report the research and
write more persuasively, concisely, precisely, and engagingly
Research Skills: Analysing, Researching and Presenting will imparts some skills that are vital to many jobs and careers. These include:
the ability to uncover flaws in the arguments of other people
the capability to persuade and to influence people
the capacity to extract information from other people
the ability to derive recommendations from research
the capability to write and to communicate effectively and fluently.
About the Author
SIMON MOSS (PhD Monash) is an adjust Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Monash University in Melbourne. He is also a registered psychologist. He lectures in psychology, research design & method, and statistics & data analysis, and supervises students in leadership, emotions, integrity, personnel selection, and data analysis. His primary research interest relates to the factors that promote honest, ethical, cooperative and dedicated behaviour in the workplace. Specifically, he is interested in the misconceptions of individuals that compromise wellbeing and performance. Simon has published scientific papers in a broad range of disciplines, including creativity and problem solving, attention and concentration, facial expressions, psychological disorders, risk and safety, and stress management. He is also co-founder and director of Zenith Professional Development, offering a revolutionary system of management assessment and training.
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