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Understanding the Research Process



April 2010 | 160 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

This book helps students understand the use of specialist vocabulary and terminology of educational and social science research. The author explores the ways in which research terminology is used, and shows students how to use specialist research terminology appropriately, how to understand the meaning of research terms, and how to disseminate research in a style which is clear and easily understood.


 
The Idea of Research
 
The Conceptual Range of a Research Study
 
Introducing Research Questions and Aims
 
Analyzing Previous Research
 
The Scientific Method
 
The Research Design
 
Data Collection Methods
 
Questions of Ethics
 
Presenting a Conclusion and Disseminating Research

Very good and easy to read for my current students. Excellent resource!

Mr Tyrone Perry-Harry
Faculty of Health and Social Care, Wiltshire College
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This is a straightforward and comprehensive read laid out in a logical order. The objectives and summary for each chapter are particularly useful, especially the 'terms used' box.

Mrs Ann Jones
Faculty of Education and Theology, York St. John University
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Essential reading for higher level students. Paul Oliver enables readers to start at the beginning and continue on through the research process in a logical and articulate manner encouraging even the most nervous researcher to fulfil their research potential.

Mrs Chelle Davison
Education , Leeds Metropolitan University
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Good book with clear information about all the research stages

Mrs Jacqueline Dodding
School of Law, Justice and Community Studies, Blackburn College
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this textbook is useful to all students on degree programmes

Mrs Joan Wordsworth
Management , Newcastle College
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I found this a nice easy book. It dealt with a number of areas students often struggle on.

Mrs Joanne Martin
Business and law, City of Sunderland College
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I liked this book and would put it on our reading list but would still recommend the Hek and Moule text as an introductory text for my undergraduates but it is still a good introductory text especially for scientic research

Mrs Julie Woodley
Faculty of Health & Social Care, University of the West of England, Bristol
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A fairly straightforward introduction to the research process, this book now appears on the recommended reading list for several of the introductory nursing modules that I manage.

Mrs Mary Paget
School of human and health sciences, University of Wales, Swansea
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Aimed at final year undergraduates, this book is a useful resource.

Mrs Mary Paget
School of human and health sciences, University of Wales, Swansea
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This publication is essential for novices engaging in research. It explains the terminologies used in the research process, and summarises core points which is key for credible researchers.

Ms Michelle Robinson
Division of Medical Education, Kings College
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Sample Materials & Chapters

Chapter One

Chapter Two