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 |
| Edition | 4th ed. |
| Publication Info | St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Mosby, ©2011. |
| Description | xiv, 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 note | Laupus-WCP |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2010034363 |
| ISBN | 9780323068543 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0323068545 (pbk. : alk. paper) |