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100 _aCreswell, J. W.
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245 _aResearch design: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches
250 _a4th
260 _bSage Publications India Pvt. Ltd.
_aNew Delhi
_c2014
300 _axviii, 190 p.
365 _aINR
_b550.00
504 _aTable of content Preface Acknowledgments PART I. PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS The Selection of a Research Approach Review of the Literature The Use of Theory Writing Strategies and Ethical Considerations PART II. DESIGNING RESEARCH The Introduction The Purpose Statement Research Questions and Hypotheses Quantitative Methods Qualitative Methods Mixed Method Procedures Glossary Reference Index
520 _aDesign a proposal with qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research in the human and social sciences with various approaches. The fourth edition of this well-accepted textbook provides a unique comparison of the three approaches to research inquiry in the human and social sciences: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. It begins with preliminary consideration of philosophical assumptions for all three approaches—a review of the literature, an assess­ment of the use of theory in research approaches, and reflections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry. The book then goes on to address the key elements of the process of research—writing an introduction, stating a purpose for the study, identifying research questions and hypotheses, and advancing methods and procedures for data collection and analysis. The book will be useful for students and faculty who seek assistance in preparing a plan or proposal for a scholarly journal article, dissertation, or thesis. Key Features: • A book-end glossary of terms to provide a working language for understanding research • Plethora of examples drawn from varied disciplines and from books, journal articles, dissertation proposals, and dissertations • Dedicated companion website offering a wealth of resources for use by instructors in the classroom as well as students for self-study.
650 _aSocial sciences--Research--Methodology
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650 _aSocial sciences--Statistical methods
_91897
650 _aSocial service--Research--Methodology
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