RasGuides: Publishing Guide: Research

Introduction to Research

Research Strategies and Variables

Learn about research strategies and variables, including the design choices a researcher must make when constructing an experiment, along with the implications of those choices for the types of variables examined; the causal and noncausal relationships between variables; data analysis; study design; study setting; and study validity, generalizability, and reproducibility. This is the third video in the Introduction to Research series.

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Research Methodology Resources

Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods by Steven J. Taylor; Robert Bogdan; Marjorie DeVault
ISBN: 9781118767214
Publication Date: 2015-10-19
Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods is a practical, comprehensive guide to the collection and presentation of qualitative data. Unique in the market, this book describes the entire research process -- from design through writing -- illustrated by examples of real, complete qualitative work that clearly demonstrates how methods are used in actual practice.
Research Methods in Information by Pickard, Alison J.
ISBN: 9781856048132
Publication Date: 2017
The focus here is on the ‘doing'and although the philosophy and theory of research is explored to provide context, this is essentially a practical exploration of the whole research process with each chapter fully supported by examples and exercises tried and tested over a whole teaching career. Readership: Students of information and communications studies and archives and records management, and practitioners beginning a piece of research.
Research Methods: the Basics by Nicholas Walliman
ISBN: 9781315528991
Publication Date: 2017-08-31
Research 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.
Understanding Research Methods by Mildred L. Patten; Michelle Newhart
ISBN: 9780415790529
Publication Date: 2017-07-05

Analytics Boot Camp by Linda Herkenhoff; John Fogli
ISBN: 9781631574863
Publication Date: 2017-04-04
This book was written for managers and students who may need a quick refresher on how to complete Excel analysis without having to read pages of technical explanations. The authors aimed at concisely defining the key concepts and providing simple descriptions and explanations on how to use them.
Data Analysis in Business Research by D. Israel
ISBN: 9788178298757
Publication Date: 2009-01-06
Researchers face difficulty in analyzing data collected from small samples; they end up reporting mere percentage analysis which results in the loss of information collected. Hence there is a need to create awareness among students and researchers about the application of major nonparametric tools that can be applied confidently without worrying about sample size, scale of measurement, normality assumptions or other parameters of that nature.
Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Business by Bharat Kolluri; Michael J. Panik; Rao N. Singamsetti
ISBN: 9781119220978
Publication Date: 2016-08-01
Featuring quantitative techniques essential for modeling modern business situations, Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Business: With Applications Using Microsoft Office Excel provides guidance to assessing real-world data sets using Excel. The book presents a balanced approach to the mathematical tools and techniques with applications used in the areas of business, finance, economics, marketing, and operations.
Qualitative Research in Business by H. Alf Walle
ISBN: 9781443866217
Publication Date: 2014-11-01
Qualitative Methods in Business Research: A Practical Guidebook offers an analysis and "how to" guide regarding qualitative research methods that provides practical and effective advice for those seeking knowledge regarding the application of these tools. Opening discussions compare formal/scientific/quantitative methods of investigation with qualitative alternatives. Having provided this overview, a range of qualitative methods are discussed in an easy-to-understand manner that will be invaluable for those who wish to use these tools as part of their decision-making processes.
Quantitative Techniques in Business, Management and Finance by Umeshkumar Dubey; D. P. Kothari; G. K. Awari
ISBN: 9781498769471
Publication Date: 2016-12-08
This is an interdisciplinary book that covers all major topics involved at the interface between business and management on the one hand and mathematics and statistics on the other. Managers and others in industry and commerce who wish to obtain a working knowledge of quantitative techniques will also find this book useful.
Research Methods for Business and Social Science Students by John Adams; Hafiz T. A. Khan; Robert Raeside
ISBN: 9788132113669
Publication Date: 2014-03-15
Research Methods for Business and Social Science Students aims to present a clear discussion of the research methods employed in various disciplines related to our daily life problems. The theoretical basis of research methods is explained clearly and succinctly. Collecting data is a key part of the book and this includes both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The book also describes in clear terms how students can analyse data, interpret results and link these to the literature review and hence their own contribution. It sets out a range of fundamental ideas in research methods, such as deductivism and inductivism, and explains why methodology is not the same as method.
Understanding Business Research by Bart L. Weathington; Christopher J. L. Cunningham; David J. Pittenger
ISBN: 9781118134269
Publication Date: 2012-08-28
Understanding Business Research offers a comprehensive introduction to the entire process of designing, conducting, interpreting, and reporting findings in the business environment. With an emphasis on the human factor, the book presents a complete set of tools for tackling complex behavioral and social processes that are a part of data collection in industry settings.

A Functional Approach to Educational Research Methods and Statistics by Laban Ayiro
ISBN: 9780773418585
Publication Date: 2012-05-18
An engaging and informative text on educational research and statistics, this book tries to utilize outcomes of research for the benefit of humanity. The text examines how research is conducted across the major traditions of educational research (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods). It is designed for graduate students who want to pursue statistics, and it will help them to write their thesis. The book fulfills a need for a systematic account of research concepts and the use of statistics for advanced students.
Research Methods for Children by Laura Anne Nabors (Editor)
ISBN: 9781622578252
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
The purpose of this book is to develop a book for those interested in conducting research with children, to document their voices and perceptions. Each chapter in this book is intended to provide a summary of ideas that will help the reader in thinking about research for children, from their perspective and telling their story. The author spent time during graduate school wondering why so much information about children was presented from the adult perspective. This observation has lead to a research track for this author, wherein she has tried to focus the "knowledge camera" if you will on children's perspectives of their development and their world. This is the foundational idea for the development of this book.

Measurement in Nursing and Health Research, Fifth Edition by Carolyn Waltz (Editor); Ora Lea Strickland (Editor); Elizabeth Lenz (Editor)
ISBN: 9780826170613
Publication Date: 2016-07-28
Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare by Immy Holloway; Kathleen Galvin
ISBN: 9781118874493
Publication Date: 2016-09-26
Research Methods in Health : Investigating Health and Health Services by Bowling, Ann
ISBN: 9780335262748
Publication Date: 2014
This bestselling book provides an accessible introduction to the concepts and practicalities of research methods in health and health services.

Introduction to Criminal Justice Research Methods by Gennaro F. Vito; Julie C. Kunselman; Richard Tewksbury
ISBN: 9780398087982
Publication Date: 2014-07-07
The text discusses the purposes, process, and uses of research that focus on identifying what information is already known about a particular topic or question. Ethical issues in criminal justice research are reviewed, as is investigating the validity and reliability of crime data sources. Also offered is an introduction to research design.
Research Methodologies in Criminology by David A. Yeboah
ISBN: 9781606922163
Publication Date: 2009-02-01
This book provides researchers in criminology with the necessary analytical tools to enable them to function effectively. It introduces new researchers to the available methodologies in criminological research and provides senior professionals with detailed approaches to successful research in criminology.
Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice by Mark L. Dantzker; Ronald D. Hunter; Susan T. Quinn
ISBN: 9781284113013
Publication Date: 2016-12-13
What are criminal justice and criminological research? Why conduct this research? And, how is this research completed? Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice answers these questions by clearly explaining the basics of social science research using a simple and easy-to-understand approach. The essentials to a foundational understanding of criminal justice research methods are all there, including scientific theory, research language, and research design.

Nursing Research Using Phenomenology by Mary De Chesnay
ISBN: 9780826126863
Publication Date: 2014-12-01
This "how-to" book describes the foundations of phenomenology and the specifics of how to conduct nursing research using phenomenological designs. It is part of an innovative series for novice researchers and specialists alike focusing on state-of-the-art methodologies from a nursing perspective. Authored by international scholars of qualitative nursing research, the book elucidates the theoretical rationale for using phenomenology, describes its components, and delineates a plan to conduct studies that includes appropriate methods, ethical considerations, and potential pitfalls. The book provides guidance for writing a research proposal that justifies the importance or potential impact of a study and describes how to conduct interviews that best elicit information. It focuses on achieving rigor in phenomenological research in regard to accuracy and replicability, and discusses different types of data collection and analysis and when to use them.
Nursing Research Using Data Analysis by Mary De Chesnay
ISBN: 9780826126887
Publication Date: 2014-12-01
This is a concise, step-by-step guide to conducting qualitative nursing research using various forms of data analysis. It is part of a unique series of books devoted to seven different qualitative designs and methods in nursing, written for both novice researchers and specialists seeking to develop or expand their competency. This practical resource encompasses such methodologies as content analysis, a means of organizing and interpreting data to elicit themes and concepts; discourse analysis, used to analyze language to understand social or historical context; narrative analysis, in which the researcher seeks to understand human experience through participant stories; and focus groups and case studies, used to understand the consensus of a group or the experience of an individual and his or her reaction to a difficult situation such as disease or trauma.
Nursing Research Using Ethnography by Mary De Chesnay
ISBN: 9780826134653
Publication Date: 2014-08-01
This concise, "how to" guide to conducting qualitative ethnography research spearheads a new series, Qualitative Designs and Methods, for novice researchers and specialists alike focusing on state-of-the-art methodologies from a nursing perspective. Scholars of qualitative ethnography research review the philosophical basis for choosing ethnography as a research tool and describe in depth its key features and development level. They provide directives on how to solve practical problems related to ethnography research, nursing examples, and discussion of the current state of the art. This includes a comprehensive plan for conducting studies and a discussion of appropriate measures, ethical considerations, and potential problems. Examples of published ethnography nursing research worldwide, along with author commentary, support the new researcher in making decisions and facing challenges. Each chapter includes objectives, competencies, review questions, critical thinking exercises, and web links for more in-depth research. A practical point of view pervades the book, which is geared to help novice researchers and specialists expand their competencies, engage graduate teachers and students and in-service educators and students, and aid nursing research in larger health institutions. Key Features: Includes examples of state-of-the-art ethnography nursing research with content analysis Presents a comprehensive plan for conducting studies and appropriate measures, ethical considerations, and potential challenges.
Nursing Research Using Grounded Theory by Mary de Chesnay (Editor)
ISBN: 9780826134677
Publication Date: 2014-08-01
International scholars of grounded theory discuss the theoretical rationale for using this design, describe its components, and delineate a plan for generating theory using grounded theory methodology. Examples from published nursing research, with author commentary, help support new and experienced researchers in making decisions and facing challenges. The book describes traditional and focused grounded theory, phases of research, and methodology from sample and setting to dissemination and follow-up. It encompasses state-of-the-art research about grounded theory with an extensive bibliography and resources. Varied case studies range from promoting health for an overweight child to psychological adjustment of Chinese women with breast cancer to a study of nursing students' experiences in the off-campus clinical setting, among many others. The book also discusses techniques whereby researchers can ensure high standards of rigor. Each chapter includes objectives, competencies, review questions, critical thinking exercises, and links to web resources. With a focus on practical problem solving throughout, the book will be of value to novice and experienced nurse researchers, graduate teachers and students, in-service educators and students, and nursing research staff at health care institutions. Key Features: Includes examples of state-of-the-art grounded theory nursing research with content analysis and extensive bibliography Describes types of grounded theory, phases of research, and methodology Provides case studies including description, data collection and analysis, and dissemination Written by international scholars of grounded theory research

Database List: A-Z

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