Research Methods: The Basics: 2nd editionResearch Methods: The Basics is an accessible, user-friendly introduction to the different aspects of research theory, methods and practice. This second edition provides an expanded resource suitable for students and practitioners in a wide range of disciplines including the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. Structured in two parts – the first covering the nature of knowledge and the reasons for research, the second the specific methods used to carry out effective research and how to propose, plan, carry out and write up a research project – this book covers: • Reasons for doing a research project Complete with a glossary of key terms and guides to further reading, this book is an essential text for anyone coming to research for the first time. |
Contents
Part II | |
archival | |
Qualitative Data Analysis | |
Mixed Methods and Interdisciplinary Research | |
Writing The Proposal and Planning The Research Project | |
Writing up the Research | |