Author: Richard Boateng Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 244
Book Description
You are welcome to Research Made Easy - Second Edition. This book is a guide for researchers and students carrying out a research project or working on long essays, theses and dissertations. It is aimed at being used in teaching and hence, it adopts an interactive approach requiring the reader/student to participate in the learning process. What are the elements of a good research? Most often than not we face a dilemma in seeking answers to this question. The challenge becomes pronounced when we begin to evaluate the different requirements of the diverse academic audiences in the social sciences and business. So what really makes a good research? In this book, I attempt to provide a general outline which can be considered as being essential for a good research thesis. Though this is not exhaustive, it will be of help, especially to young researchers. The purpose is not to create a 'one best format', but to offer guidelines in starting a research project and the preparation of long essays, theses and dissertations for submission. The second edition extends the discussion on case study research design and presents a new section on thematic analysis. This book is essential for anyone involved in business and social science studies. On completion, the reader would have acquired practical research skills to select a research topic, review literature, identify research gaps, conceptualize research designs, and conduct data collection and analysis to address research gaps.
Author: René Pellissier Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd ISBN: 9780702177033 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 116
Book Description
Are you interested in postgraduate studies but worried about the research component? Are you faced with a complex business problem and do not know how to go about solving it? With changes in the world of work come new theories, new meanings and new applications. These require scientific methodologies and research strategies to obtain data and analyse it in such a way that the outcomes are reliable and generalisable. Research is synonymous with knowledge-creating which, in turn, is linked to innovation. Both of these are critical for economic and social development, as well as business development. But not all business practitioners are good researchers. And the broad landscape of the modern business world begs for a set of plans and models that can simultaneously provide stability and a breadth of development. This book offers this. The book provides easy referencing to most research techniques in the business domain. Depending on the problem at hand, there are numerous quantitative and qualitative methods described, as well as ways and means to write down the main problem. Beginners and specialists are reminded how to read and write academically and how to become good researchers.
Author: Don Doman Publisher: Bellingham, WA ; North Vancouver, BC : Self-Counsel Press ISBN: 9781551804095 Category : Marketing research Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Learn how to analyze the market; know how to guage the success of your advertising; understand how to plan strategically.
Author: Mark Kane Publisher: Made Easy ISBN: 9780443070334 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 215
Book Description
Highly engaging and visually attractive, this clear and lively introduction to research is designed to help readers gain confidence and initiate small practice-based research projects. Providing a foundation in understanding research, it includes valuable information on how to get started, how to formulate useful and answerable research questions, a range of methodologies set in terms of their usefulness and limitations, strategies for seeing a project through completion, and writing up the results. Pitfalls and pointers are also highlighted along the way. Provides a realistic and clear introduction to understanding research Features simple explanation of all key concepts Offers clear guidance on how to formulate and initiate a project Includes a summary of pros and cons of each research methodology Provides examples relating to each method Includes checklists, summary boxes, warnings, tips and illustrations in abundance
Author: Mohit Bhandari Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited ISBN: 9789386056092 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This new edition provides clinicians and trainees with guidance on the latest clinical research techniques and publishing in medical literature. Divided into six sections, the book begins with an overview of research and evidence-based medicine, then discusses the strengths and limitations of specific research designs including randomised controlled trials, cohort studies, case control studies and much more. The following sections cover reporting guidelines, writing a good research paper, sample size calculations, subgroup analyses and associated topics such as research ethics and patient consent. The second edition has been fully revised and expanded and includes new advanced content. Clinical images and figures further enhance the comprehensive text. Key points New edition providing guidance on latest clinical research techniques and publishing in medical literature Fully revised and expanded content with new advanced topics Internationally recognised author team Previous edition (9788184488906) published in 2010
Author: Stephen Gorard Publisher: A&C Black ISBN: 0826453074 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 219
Book Description
This is a comprehensive guide to quantitative research, rooted in the author's own teaching and research. In particular, it challenges both the student who "does not do numbers" and the student who does nothing but numbers (and who therefore fails to interpret or challenge his/her results). The book shows how all educational researchers need to "do" quantitative research, even if only in the sense of reading other people's research findings. In fact, the book argues that the conventional distinction between primary and secondary research data is inadequate, since there is enormous need/opportunity for conducting research through using and reinterpreting secondary data. This leads to one of the main selling points of the book - Gorard's idea of the "idle researcher", who makes valuable contributions to the research literature by using data gathered by other researchers.
Author: Amber L. Valentino Publisher: New Harbinger Publications ISBN: 1684037840 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 206
Book Description
Learn how you can make a name for yourself in the field of applied behavior analysis research. If you’re like many practitioners in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA), you may encounter barriers when conducting research—including limited resources, competing contingencies, an absence of a formal institutional review board, and rigorous methodology requirements. This book addresses these limitations directly, and offers strategies for contributing to research literature, advancing your career, and making professional scholarly submissions over the course of your career. In this book, you’ll find a thorough discussion about the research-to-practice gap, arguments for why ABA practitioners should publish, tips for ensuring ethical research practices, time management skills to help you stay productive, and strategies for overcoming common obstacles in research. Also included are practical ways to conduct research in applied settings, information about receiving mentorship, tips for writing, a quick reference guide to the editorial process, examples of applied studies, and resources to help you get started right away.
Author: Richard Walters Publisher: Vision Christain Ministries Incorporated ISBN: 9781931178198 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
Walters and Dekoven present a guide to writing college papers, the Master's thesis, the Doctoral dissertation, and the Doctoral project with ease, efficiency, and accuracy.
Author: Gupta Mukul Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. ISBN: 8120343816 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
This well-organised and lucid text on Research Methodology is intended to fulfill the felt-need for an introductory, accessible and student friendly book. Written with the aim of making the teaching and learning of research methods and methodology simple, the book provides theoretical information in an operational manner about the various methods, techniques and procedures followed in research. This book based on the practical experiences of the authors as researchers, practitioners and teachers intends to cater to the needs of students of MBA, BBA, Humanities and Social Sciences. The book will also be of immense use to the researchers, practicing managers and public health organisations. KEY FEATURES: Contains case studies and sample questionnaires. Covers brief knowledge of statistics and its applications required in research. Objective type questions, review questions, sample question papers and previous years' examination papers have been included for brushing up of the knowledge. Gives working knowledge of various useful computer software used in the research analysis such as SPSS, Excel etc. Report writing is explained in the systematic manner explaining the process, layout, types, mechanics involved, various principles and precautions to be taken while writing a good report to make the research worth.
Author: Zubin Austin Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences ISBN: 070207425X Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 280
Book Description
This is a comprehensive guide to applying research methods to practice problems. It uses case-based examples and activities rooted in practice to support development of knowledge, skills, and confidence in applying evidence-based research methods. An array of different methodologies and qualitative/quantitative methods are described. Examples of topics include distinction between methodologies and methods, ethics protocols, as well as design/implementation/data analysis/interpretation of findings using methods such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, observational research, database mining, text and document analysis, quality improvement (PDSA cycles), economic (cost/benefit) evaluations. - Perfect for MPharm students doing their research thesis, but relevant to all bioscience students undertaking research projects. - Use of pharmacy practice case examples (in community, hospital, ambulatory, primary care and other settings) throughout. - Examples of how to tackle a research question from different perspectives, e.g. which is the best way to answer each question and why. - Inter-professional practice and research emphasized. - Self-assessment and self-reflection questions to help readers confirm their understanding/learning. - A one-stop research-method teaching resource for faculty.
Author: Richard Boateng
Author: René Pellissier
Author: Don Doman
Author: Mark Kane
Author: Mohit Bhandari
Author: Stephen Gorard
Author: Amber L. Valentino
Author: Richard Walters
Author: Gupta Mukul
Author: Zubin Austin