Practical Research Planning and Design

Summary: Practical Research is a comprehensive guide to research methodology. Ideally suited for self-instruction, the text provides all of the basics necessary to complete an undergraduate or graduate research project in any discipline. Features of the seventh edition: Guidelines, Checklists, Computer Prompts, and excerpts from actual research projects guide the reader through all phases of the research process. Many new top...ics have been added, including: On-line research, evaluating literature, identifying appropriate measurement instruments, criteria for evaluating qualitative research, cross-sectional studies, and observation studies. [read more]