Introduction to research : understanding and applying multiple strategies / Elizabeth DePoy, Laura N. Gitlin.

Author/creator DePoy, Elizabeth
Other author Gitlin, Laura N., 1952-
Format Book
Edition4th ed.
Publication InfoSt. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Mosby, ©2011.
Descriptionxiv, 369 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Research as an important way of knowing -- Essentials of research -- Philosophical foundations -- Framing the problem -- Developing a knowledge base through review of the literature -- Theory in research -- Formulating research questions and queries -- Language and thinking processes -- Experimental-type designs -- Naturalistic inquiry designs -- Setting the boundaries of a study -- Protecting the boundaries -- Boundary setting in experimental-type designs -- Boundary setting in naturalistic designs -- Collecting information -- Measurement in experimental-type research -- Gathering information in naturalistic inquiry -- Preparing and organizing data -- Statistical analysis for experimental-type research -- Analysis in naturalistic inquiry -- Sharing research knowledge before the study -- Sharing research knowledge during and after the study -- Case study designs -- Reciprocal role of research and practice -- Stories from the field.
Local noteLaupus-WCP
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010034363
ISBN9780323068543 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0323068545 (pbk. : alk. paper)