Introduction to research : understanding and applying multiple strategies / Elizabeth DePoy, Laura N. Gitlin.
| Author/creator | DePoy, Elizabeth author. |
| Other author | Gitlin, Laura N., 1952- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Fifth edition. |
| Publication | St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2016] |
| Description | xiv, 398 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Research as an important way of knowing -- Essentials of research -- Research ethics -- Philosophical foundations -- Framing the problem -- Developing a knowledge base through literature and resources -- Theory in research -- Asking questions and posing queries -- Language and thinking processes -- Experimental type designs -- Naturalistic designs -- Mixed method designs -- Setting boundaries -- Boundary setting in experimental-type design -- Boundary setting in naturalistic analysis -- Collecting information -- Collecting data through measurement in experimental-type design -- Gathering information in naturalistic analysis -- 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 -- Reciprocal roles of research, knowledge development and practice -- Stories from the field. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2014038272 |
| ISBN | 9780323261715 paperback alkaline paper |
| ISBN | 032326171X paperback alkaline paper |