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Understanding Research: A Consumer’s Guide, Loose-Leaf Version with Enhanced Pearson eText — Access Card Package – Ebook PDF Instant Delivery – ISBN(s): 9780133831627,0133831620

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  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0133831620
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0133831627
  • Author: Vicki L. Plano Clark

This introductory text is written specifically for consumers of research ― anyone who uses the results and implications of research studies to enhance their knowledge and improve their practice. The focus is on guiding students toward a basic understanding of the research process, allowing them to develop the skills, knowledge and strategies needed to read, interpret, and evaluate the quality of research reports. The text provides balanced coverage of quantitative, qualitative, and combined research approaches. The Enhanced Pearson eText features interactive learning modules and assessments.

Table contents:

PART ONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH

1. The Process of Research: Learning How Research Is Conducted and Reported

2. Quantitative and Qualitative Research: Understanding Different Types of Study Reports

PART TWO: UNDERSTANDING THE INTRODUCTIONS TO RESEARCH REPORTS

3. The Statement of the Problem: Identifying Why a Study Is Important

4. The Literature Review: Examining the Background for a Study

5. Purpose Statements, Research Questions, and Hypotheses: Identifying the Intent of a Study

PART THREE: UNDERSTANDING THE METHOD SECTIONS AND RESULTS SECTIONS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH REPORTS

6. Quantitative Research Designs: Recognizing the Overall Plan for a Study

7. Participants and Data Collection: Identifying How Quantitative Information Is Gathered

8. Data Analysis and Results: Examining What Was Found in a Quantitative Study

PART FOUR: UNDERSTANDING THE METHOD SECTIONS AND RESULTS SECTIONS OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH REPORTS

9. Qualitative Research Designs: Recognizing the Overall Plan for a Study

10. Participants and Data Collection: Identifying How Qualitative Information Is Gathered

11. Data Analysis and Findings: Examining What Was Found in a Qualitative Study

PART FIVE: UNDERSTANDING REPORTS THAT COMBINE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

12. Mixed Methods Research: Studies That Mix Quantitative and Qualitative Research

13. Action Research Designs: Research for Solving Practical Problems

PART SIX: UNDERSTANDING THE FINAL SECTIONS OF RESEARCH REPORTS

14. Conclusions: Identifying the Interpretations and Implications of a Study

Appendix A: Suggested Answers to Short-Answer Questions from the Practicing Your Skills Activities
Appendix B: Example of a Paper Written in the APA Style

Glossary
References
Name Index
Subject Index

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