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A perennial bestseller since 1997, this updated tenth edition of Understanding Research Methods provides a detailed overview of all the important concepts traditionally covered in a research methods class. It covers the principles of both qualitative and quantitative research, and how to interpret statistics without computations, so is suitable for all students regardless of their math background. The book is organized so that each concept is treated independently and can be used in any order without resulting in gaps in knowledgeallowing it to be easily and precisely adapted to any course.It uses lively examples on contemporary topics to stimulate students? interest, and engages them by showing the relevance of research methods to their everyday lives. Numerous case studies and endofsection exercises help students master the material and encourage classroom discussion.The text is divided into short, independent topic sections, making it easy for you to adapt the material to your own teaching needs and customize assignments to the aspect of qualitative or quantitative methods under studyhelping to improve students? comprehension and retention of difficult concepts. Additional online PowerPoint slides and test bank questions make this a complete resource for introducing students to research methods.New to this edition:New topic section on design decisions in research Additional material on production of knowledge and research methods Significant development of material on ethical considerations in research Fresh and contemporary examples from a wide variety of real, published research Topicspecific exercises at the end of each section now include suggestions for further steps researchers can take as they build their research project.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Understanding Research Methods'? A: The book covers essential concepts in both qualitative and quantitative research, design decisions, ethical considerations, and the interpretation of statistics without requiring complex computations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Understanding Research Methods' is Mildred L. Patten.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students with a limited math background? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for all students, regardless of their math background, by focusing on conceptual understanding over complex calculations.
- Q: How is the book organized? A: The book is organized into short, independent topic sections, allowing flexibility in how the material is taught and learned.
- Q: What is the publication date of the latest edition? A: The latest edition of 'Understanding Research Methods' was published on July 11, 2017.
- Q: Does this book include exercises for practice? A: Yes, it includes numerous case studies and end-of-section exercises to help students master the material and encourage classroom discussion.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can this book be used as a primary resource for a research methods course? A: Yes, it is a comprehensive resource that can be effectively used as a primary text for teaching research methods.
- Q: Are there any additional resources available with this book? A: Yes, additional online PowerPoint slides and test bank questions are provided to enhance the learning experience.
- Q: What is the total number of pages in this book? A: The book contains a total of 352 pages.