Product Description
Research Matters (2nd edition) (WebPDF)
Author: F du Plooy-Cilliers
Format: Digital
Research Matters is an introductory research title aimed at undergraduate students. In an accessible and comprehensive manner, it explains research in its entirety to the novice researcher. The book aims at equipping inexperienced researchers with the necessary skills and confidence to tackle the research process.
The chapters provide a theoretical underpinning and an overview of the three most common research paradigms and how these paradigms impact the way in which researchers conduct their research. Qualitative and quantitative methods are covered in detail, as are the practicalities of referencing, proposal and report writing, and determining the limitations of research. The important topic of ethics in research is also included.
Contents:
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Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 2: Research Paradigms
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Chapter 3: Theory Matters
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Chapter 4: From Topic to Research Question
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Chapter 5: Aims of Research
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Chapter 6: Hypotheses
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Chapter 7: Research Rationale
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Chapter 8: Literature Review
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Chapter 9: Conceptualisation
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Chapter 10: Constructing an Argument
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Chapter 11: Sampling
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Chapter 12: Quantitative Data Collection Methods
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Chapter 13: Qualitative Data Collection Methods
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Chapter 14: Action Research
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Chapter 15: Qualitative Data Analysis
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Chapter 16: Quantitative Data Analysis
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Chapter 17: Validity and Reliability
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Chapter 18: Ethics in Research
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Chapter 19: Limitations
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Chapter 20: Research Proposal
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Chapter 21: Research Report
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Chapter 22: Referencing
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