Author : John E. Edlund
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 50,8 MB
Release : 2019-03-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1108425933
Written by an interdisciplinary team of global experts, this book is an invaluable tool for anyone learning about research methods.
Author : Catherine Dawson
Publisher : How To Books
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 29,37 MB
Release : 2013-09-19
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1472110102
This book is suitable for research in social science subjects such as sociology and psychology; humanities subjects such as history and human geography; education, nursing and related fields. It guides the researcher through each stage of the research process and covers issues such as: Generating ideas and justifying the topic. Colecting and analysing data. Producing a thesis and passing a viva. Csting the project and obtaining funding. It also provides practical information along with examples, tips and exercises that will help to move a project forward.
Author : Punziano, Gabriella
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 919 pages
File Size : 12,43 MB
Release : 2021-09-03
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1799884740
Doing research is an ever-changing challenge for social scientists. This challenge is harder than ever today as current societies are changing quickly and in many, sometimes conflicting, directions. Social phenomena, personal interactions, and formal and informal relationships are becoming more borderless and disconnected from the anchors of the offline “reality.” These dynamics are heavily marking our time and are suggesting evolutionary challenges in the ways we know, interpret, and analyze the world. Internet and computer-mediated communication (CMC) is being incorporated into every aspect of daily life, and social life has been deeply penetrated by the internet. This is due to recent technological developments that increase the scope and range of online social spaces and the forms and time of participation such as Web 2.0, which widened the opportunities for user-generated content, the emergence of an “internet of things,” and of ubiquitous mobile devices that make it possible to always be connected. This implies an adjustment to epistemological and methodological stances for conducting social research and an adaption of traditional social research methods to the specificities of online interactions in the digital society. The Handbook of Research on Advanced Research Methodologies for a Digital Society covers the different strands of methods most affected by the change in a digital society and develops a broader theoretical reflection on the future of social research in its challenge to always be fitting, suitable, adaptable, and pertinent to the society to be studied. The chapters are geared towards unlocking the future frontiers and potential for social research in the digital society. They include theoretical, epistemological, and ontological reflections about the digital research methods as well as innovative methods and tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. This book is ideal for social scientists, practitioners, librarians, researchers, academicians, and students interested in social research methodology and its developments in the digital scenario.
Author : Andrew Knight
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,47 MB
Release : 2009-03-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 144430951X
This book provides a bridge between the introductory research methods books and the discipline-specific, higher level texts. Its unique feature is the coverage of the detailed process of research rather than the findings of research projects. Chapter authors have been carefully selected by their expertise, discipline and location to give an eclectic range of perspectives. Particular care has been taken to balance positivist with interpretivist approaches throughout. The authors focus is on the practical consequences of research philosophies, strategies and techniques by using their own research and by evaluating the work of others. Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment addresses common topics raised by postgraduate level researchers rather than dealing with all aspects of the research process. Issues covered range from the practicalities of producing a journal article to the role of theory in research. The material brought together here provides a valuable resource for the training and development of doctoral and young researchers and will contribute to a new sense of shared methodological understanding across built environment research.
Author : Paula Brough
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 12,12 MB
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1315517965
This is the first comprehensive guide to the range of research methods available to applied psychologists. Ideally suited to students and researchers alike, and covering both quantitative and qualitative techniques, the book takes readers on a journey from research design to final reporting. The book is divided into four sections, with chapters written by leading international researchers working in a range of applied settings: Getting Started Data Collection Data Analysis Research Dissemination With coverage of sampling and ethical issues, and chapters on everything from experimental and quasi-experimental designs to longitudinal data collection and focus groups, the book provides a concise overview not only of the options available for applied research, but also of how to make sense of the data produced. It includes chapters on organizational interventions and the use of digital technologies, and concludes with chapters on how to publish your research, whether it’s a thesis, journal article or organisational report. This is a must-have book for anyone conducting psychological research in an applied setting.
Author : R. Barker Bausell
Publisher : Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
Page : 916 pages
File Size : 43,19 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Education
ISBN :
Designed for serious, practicing researchers in all of the disciplines that conduct empirical investigations into the human condition, this annotated guide to 2,259 journal articles and 401 books is devoted exclusively to the process of conducting scientific research. The primary purpose is to increase the methodological options available to these researchers, and to that end the guide encompasses 78 discrete topics, covering every aspect of the research process, from problem formulation to publication. Each section both gives an overview of the type of methodological literature surrounding the topic in question and identifies resources useful to the completion of a specific empirical task. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : David Giles
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 26,1 MB
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 113469489X
How do you perform a MANOVA? What is grounded theory? How do you draw up a repertory grid? These, and many other questions are addressed in this wide-ranging handbook of methods and analytic techniques which uniquely covers both quantitative and qualitative methods. Based on a broad survey of undergraduate curricula, the book takes curious readers through all of the methods that are taught on psychology courses worldwide, from advanced ANOVA statistics through regression models to test construction, qualitative research and other more unusual techniques such as Q methodology, meta-analysis and log-linear analysis. Each technique is illustrated by recent examples from the literature. There are also chapters on ethics, significance testing, and writing for publication and research proposals. Advanced Research Methods in Psychology will provide an invaluable resource for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers who need a readable, contemporary and eclectic reference of advanced methods currently in use in psychological research.
Author : Dr. S. Parvathy
Publisher : Academic Guru Publishing House
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 34,35 MB
Release : 2023-07-28
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 8119338758
The researcher's inner world is formed by his or her choice of research methodology, which considers the nature of the study and the researcher's philosophy, time frame, and other contextual factors. Furthermore, the research methodology works as the central nervous system since it limits the scope of the investigation and because proper research work necessitates that both the internal and exterior surroundings adhere to the correct research methodology procedure. Research methodologies refer to the procedures used to assemble information for studies. The data might be used for theoretical or applied studies, such as the strategic conceptualization of management research, operational planning methodologies, and change management. Most of your work will be done when you complete the data analysis. However, before you start, you need to consider specific crucial issues in research technique, such as the validity of research data, ethics, and dependability. After this comes the research plan, which might be either purely experimental or include some elements of experimentation. The last two steps are analyzing the data and producing the research report. The data is meticulously sorted into graphs & tables, and only the most relevant information is presented. A researcher must develop a research approach appropriate to the study's subject matter. It is essential to remember that even if two topics need the same study approach, the research technique might differ.
Author : Junaid Ahmad Malik
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 39,87 MB
Release : 2024-02-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 100084062X
This new volume presents new studies and research cases on advanced technologies for food processing and preservation to maintain and improve food quality, extend shelf-life, and provide new solutions to food processing challenges. The volume discusses cold plasma and ultrasound processing of foods, introducing new food processing technologies and applications. It also elaborates on microwave processing of foods, describing applications, potential and intermittent microwave drying of fruits. Other new research focusses on high-pressure processing, electrospinning technology in foods, encapsulation techniques, impact of freezing and thawing processes on textural properties of food products, 3D printing of foods, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in food authentication, and state-of-the-art applications of nanotechnology in food processing.
Author : Fevzi Okumus
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 45,43 MB
Release : 2022-11-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1801175527
In the era of technology and big data, advanced and innovative research methods and conducting effective research to solve emerging problems in tourism and hospitality is critical, making Advanced Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism a necessity for academics and practitioners.
