A Gentle Guide to Research Methods
| Author/creator | Rugg, Gordon Author |
| Other author | Petre, Marian Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Open University Press [Imprint] Maidenhead : McGraw-Hill Education Blacklick : McGraw-Hill Companies, The [Distributor] |
| Description | 256 p. ill 09.000 x 06.000 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
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| Summary | Annotation IF YOU ARE ABOUT TO DO A RESEARCH PROJECT, THEN THIS IS THE IDEAL GUIDE FOR YOU.<p><i>A Gentle Guide to Research Methods</i>explains what research is, andguides you through choosing and using the method best suited to yourneeds, with detailed examples from a wide range of disciplines. It alsogives you practical "nuts and bolts" advice about how to avoid classicproblems and how to get the most out of your project.</p><p>Written in a down-to-earth and highly accessible style, this unique bookprovides an overview of the "big picture" of research and of how this linksto practical details. It covers the whole process of conducting research,including:</p><ul><li>Choosing a research topic and research design</li><li>Data collection methods</li><li>Data analysis and statistics</li><li>Writing up</li></ul>The authors also provide invaluable advice about planning your researchso that it can help you with your career plans and life aspirations.<p>Drawing on numerous examples from student projects,<i>A Gentle Guideto Research Methods</i>will guide you through your project towards ahappy ending.</p> |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9780335219278 |
| ISBN | 0335219276 (Trade Paper) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780335219278 |
| Stock number | 0335219276 00992953 |
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