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Table of Contents:

• pt. 1. An introduction to understanding research. The process of research: learning how research is conducted and reported
• Quantitative and qualitative research: understanding different types of study reports
• pt. 2. Understanding the introduction sections of research reports. Statements of the problem: identifying why a study is important
• Literature reviews: examining the background for a study
• Purpose statements, research questions, and hypotheses: identifying the intent of a study
• pt. 3. Understanding the method sections and results sections of quantitative research reports. Quantitative research designs: recognizing the overall plan for a study
• Participants and data collection: identifying how quantitative information is gathered
• Data analysis and results: examining what was found in a quantitative study
• pt. 4. Understanding the method sections and results sections of qualitative research reports. Qualitative research designs: recognizing the overall plan for a study
• Participants and data collection: identifying how qualitative information is gathered
• Data analysis and findings: examining what was found in a qualitative study
• pt. 5. Understanding reports that combine quantitative and qualitative research. Mixed methods research designs: studies that mix quantitative and qualitative approaches
• Action research designs: studies that solve practical problems
• pt. 6. Understanding the final sections of research reports. Conclusions: identifying the interpretations and implications of a study
• Appendix: Example of a paper written in the APA style.

Author/Creator:

Plano Clark, Vicki L. , author

Contributors:

Creswell, John W. , author

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Understanding research: a consumer's guide [by Plano Clark, V.L.]

Subjects:

Research — Methodology

Research

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Physical Description:

xxii, 504 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Physical Characteristics:

illustration

Call Numbers:

Q180.55.M4 P58 2015

ISBNs:

9780132902236 (loose-leaf version)
0132902230 (loose-leaf version)
0133831620 (ebook with loose-leaf) [Invalid]
9780133831627 (ebook with loose-leaf) [Invalid]

Library of Congress Control Numbers:

2013045256

OCLC Numbers:

867715879