Research methods / methodology Books

Book SynopsisPraise for theSecond Edition: In opposition to most literature on how to conduct good social science research which is either empirically oriented or gives priority to theoretical and philosophical considerations, which tends to make empirical research look odd or irrelevant, this volume on 'Reflexive Methodology' explicitly turns towards a considerationof the perceptual, cognitive, theoretical, linguistic, political and cultural circumstances as backdrop of data interpretation and research design. It showed up to be the most important and informative resource and a source of enlightenmentto my lecture on methodology at our institute. I can highly recommend the volume to lecturers and students alike. Professor Sabine Troeger, Geography Institute - Library, University of Bonn Reflexivity is aTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: The Intellectualization of Method Chapter 2. (Post-)Positivism, Social Constructionism, Neorealism: Three Reference Points in the Philosophy of Science Chapter 3. Data-Oriented Methods: Empiricist Techniques and Procedures Chapter 4. Hermeneutics: Interpretation and Insight Chapter 5. Critical Theory: The Political and Ideological Dimension Chapter 6. Poststructuralism And Postmodernism: Destabilizing Subject and Text Chapter 7. Language/Gender/Power: Discourse Analysis, Feminism and Genealogy Chapter 8. On Reflexive Interpretation: The Play of Interpretive Levels Chapter 9. Applications of Reflexive Methodology: Illustrations Chapter 10. Applications of Reflexive Methodology: Criteria and Strategies

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Book SynopsisZina O′Leary′s Research Question Little Quick Fix teaches students how to find their interest, hone it to a topic, and turn it into a research question that is relevant, interesting, and researchable. Little Quick Fix titles provide quick but authoritative answers to the problems, hurdles, and assessment points students face in the research course, project proposal or design—whatever their methods learning is. Lively, ultra-modern design; full-colour, each page a tailored design. An hour′s read. Easy to dip in and out of with clear navigation enables the reader to find what she needs—quick. Direct written style gets to the point with clear language. Nothing needs to be read twice. No fluff. Learning is reinforced through a 2-minute overview summary; 3-second summaries with super-quick Q&A DIY tasks create a work plan to accomplish a task, do a self-check quiz, solve a problem, get students to what they need to show their supervisor. Checkpoints in each section make sure students are nailing it as they go and support self-directed learning. How do I know I’m done? Each Little Quick Fix wraps up with a finale checklist that allows the reader to self-assess they’ve got what they need to progress, submit, or ace the test or task. Trade Review"This would save many sleepless nights and tears. With straightforward advice, step by step instructions, frameworks you can fill in to direct your thinking, and short quizzes, this book is a must for any research-based student activity" -- Terry Freedman * https://www.ictineducation.org/home-page/what-ive-been-reading-research-question *Table of Contents1. What is the power of the research question? 2. What topics are right for research? 3. How do I articulate my research question? 4. Do I need a hypothesis? 5. DIY: Write your research question! 6. How do I know my question is any good?

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Book SynopsisWritten specifically for information systems (IS) and computing students, this accessible textbook includes everything you need to know about executing a research project. It is packed with practical advice and actionable suggestions, makes sense of underlying philosophies and introduces key quantitative and qualitative research methods.The updated 3rd edition: Includes new content on the role of AI in research, including the use of AI in literature reviews. Highlights potential research topics related to online environments, emerging web technologies, and the role of digital infrastructures. Examines how digital tools and platforms can be leveraged within research methodologies to advance knowledge.

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Book SynopsisThe updated Sixth Edition of the best-selling Proposal Writing: Effective Grantsmanship for Funding offers a fresh, robust presentation of the basics of program design and proposal writing for community services funding. Authors Soraya M. Coley, Cynthia A. Scheinberg, and new co-author Yulia A. Levites Strekalova help readers develop the knowledge they need to understand community agencies, identify and describe community needs, identify funding sources, develop a viable program evaluation, prepare a simple line-item budget, and write a compelling need statement. The jargon-free, step-by-step presentation makes the book as useful to students in the university classroom as to first-time grant writers in the nonprofit setting. The new edition adds activities that can be done individually or in class to build students′ skills and apply the chapter material.Table of ContentsPreface About the Authors Chapter 1: An Orientation to Proposal Writing A Book for the Beginning Grant Writer A Brief History of Giving and Philanthropy Differences Between Grants and Contracts Definition of a Proposal Request for Proposals (RFP) Key Points for Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Activities Chapter 2: Understanding the Nonprofit Agency About the Nonprofit Mission-Driven Analysis of the Agency/Organization Organizational Capacity Key Points for Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Activities Chapter 3: Finding and Applying for Funding Finding Funding The Federal Government The State and Local Government Foundations and Corporate Giving Crowdsourced Funding Search and Review Is This Information for Real? Key Points for Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Activity Chapter 4: The Proposal Overview The Components of a Proposal Proposal Submission and Scoring Process Key Points for Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Activities Chapter 5: Logistics and Basics of Writing the Proposal The Nuts and Bolts of Writing a Proposal Writing for an Established versus New Organization Writing a Proposal for a Collaborative Writing Style and Format Using Audio/Visual Media Key Points for Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Activities Chapter 6: Design the Program Understand the Community Through Data Formulating Program Ideas Key Points for Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Activities Chapter 7: Program Objectives and Evaluation Evaluation Four Steps to Preparing the Objectives and Evaluation Plan A Logic Model Writing the Evaluation Section Ethical Considerations Key Points for Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Activity Chapter 8: Writing the Need or Problem Statement The Aim of the Need/Problem Statement A Guide to Writing the Need Statement Theory of Change Key Points for Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Activities Chapter 9: Program Description Implementation Plan The Project Narrative Project Timeline Scope of Work Forms Key Points for Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Activities Chapter 10: Creating the Budget and Budget Justification The Budget Context Preparation of a Line-Item Budget Other Types of Budgets Other Budgeting Issues Key Points for Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Activities Chapter 11: Other Proposal Components and Finishing Touches Project Abstract Agency Capability Statement Sustainability Statement Letters of Support Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Finishing Touches Key Points for Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Activities Appendix A • Estimating Time Appendix B • Funding Resource Information Appendix C • Budget Appendix D • Additional Information Appendix E • Proposal Sections Appendix F • Handout Materials References and Suggested Readings

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Book SynopsisResearch Methods: A Practical Guide for Students and Researchers is a practical guide on how to conduct research systematically and professionally. The book begins by distinguishing between causal and interpretive sciences. It then guides the reader on how to formulate the research question, review the literature, develop the hypothesis or framework, select a suitable research methodology, and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data.The book uses classic examples as exemplars. It also uses many examples from different disciplines and sectors to demonstrate and showcase the inter-connections and wider applications of research tools.The book emphasizes integration. It does not merely provide a smorgasbord of research designs, data collection methods, and ways to analyze data. Instead, it shows how one could formulate research strategies given the outcomes the researchers are required or tasked to deliver.The revised edition includes three new chapters on time series (including spatial models), machine learning, and meta-analysis. In addition, existing chapters have been expanded to include more examples, digital research, and new material.

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Book SynopsisNeed practical advice on how to do your first qualitative research project? This book will guide you through each step of the research process: from brainstorming ideas and working with your supervisor to navigating the field to writing up your results. Driven by examples from other students’ projects, the book features discussions on translating social problems into research topics, collecting data in the wake of a pandemic, and guidance from Qualitative Data Analysis Software expert Christian Schmieder to help you summarise, categorise, and review qualitative data. A new chapter on how much data you need answers the age-old question: ‘how many interviews or case studies are enough?’ It also includes: - Articles and websites to build your bibliography - Questions to test your knowledge - Videos from world-leading qualitative experts - Activities to dig deeper into key concepts and think critically about research - Lessons-learned discussions with other researchers - Exercises to help you choose the right path for your project. Key features: in addition to the online Silverman Workshops, the book includes top tips, end-of-chapter checklists to test your understanding, and annotated further reading so you can develop your knowledge further.Trade ReviewThere is no doubt that "Doing Qualitative Research" is a Bible for all qualitative researchers. Unlike the Bible, however, it is constantly updated, taking into account both new methods and new circumstances in which research takes place. A classic, but always relevant. -- Barbara CzarniawskaDoing Qualitative Research has evolved and deepened over its six editions as a result not only of the many conversations between its author and its readers over the years, but also the changing circumstances of the contexts in which it has been written and read. For instance, changes to research methods as a result of policy measures designed to deal with a pandemic are discussed in this edition. There is no better guide to the practical issues of doing qualitative research and getting it published than this book by Silverman, the leader in the field. -- Stewart CleggA wide-ranging and highly distinctive introduction that addresses the practices and practicalities of undertaking different forms of qualitative research. It powerfully explores the contributions of particular methods and discusses how one can address and resolve the challenges that arise at the different stages of a research project. It is an important resource for students and teachers alike. -- Christian HeathDavid Silverman notes that ‘qualitative research is a contested domain’. This is something of an under-statement, and students in particular need clear and concise guidance when seeking to grasp the complexities and harness the rich potentials of qualitative research. In his extensive writings and edited collections, Silverman provides precisely what is needed. New editions of Doing Qualitative Research have come thick and fast since 2000, each succeeding edition offering clear and incisive engagement with key aspects of qualitative research and the ways in which it, and researching generally, have developed. This new edition takes account of the global upheavals and transformations that have occurred since 2017, including the new challenges posed in data gathering and engaging in the chosen research context. The result is an invaluable resource not only for early-career but also seasoned researchers. -- Anthony BryantThis is an excellent resource that is so much more than a book. [...] This book′s strength is its accessibility and sound advice illustrated by real life examples. The book will become a well-thumbed companion to anyone committing to qualitative post graduate research in the social sciences. -- Julie Truman * Social Research Association *Table of ContentsPart One: Introduction Chapter 1: How To Use This Book Chapter 2: What You Can (and Can’t) Do with Qualitative Research What is Qualitative Research? Why Do Some Researchers Prefer Qualitative Methods? Are Qualitative Methods Always Appropriate? Should You Use Qualitative Methods? Chapter 3: Focusing a Research Project Moira’s Research Diary Sally’s Research Diary Simon’s Research Diary Part Two: Starting Out and Project Foundations Chapter 4: Formulating a Research Question Challenges Solutions Some Cautions Chapter 5: Ethical Research The Standards of Ethical Research Why Ethics Matter for Your Research Ethical Guidelines in Practice Complex Ethical Issues Research Governance Conclusion: Managing Unfolding Ethical Demands Chapter 6: Research Design Interviews Ethnographies Texts The Internet Audio Data Visual Data Mixed Methods Chapter 7: Using Theories How Theoretical Models Shape Research The Different Languages of Qualitative Research Theories, Models and Hypotheses Examples Chapter 8: Choosing a Methodology Qualitative or Quantitative? Your Research Strategy Choosing a Methodology: A Case Study Naturally Occurring Data? Mixed Methods? Chapter 9: Writing a Research Proposal Aim for Crystal Clarity Plan Before You Write Be Persuasive Be Practical Make Broader Links A Caution: Misunderstanding Qualitative Research? Part Three: Getting Support Chapter 10: Making Good Use of Your Supervisor Supervision Horror Stories Student and Supervisor Expectations The Early Stages The Later Stages Standards of Good Practice Chapter 11: Getting Feedback Writing Speaking The Art of Presenting Research Feedback from the People You Study Part Four: Collecting and Analysing Data Chapter 12: How much data do you need? The Quantitative Model of Generalization How many interviews do you need? Purposive Sampling in interview research What is a case study? The Rationale of Case Study Design Case Study Research in Practice Theoretical sampling Chapter 13: Collecting Your Data Collecting Interview Data Collecting Focus Group Data Collecting Ethnographic Data Collecting Internet Data Collecting Your Data in the Wake of a Pandemic Chapter 14: Developing Data Analysis Kick-Starting Data Analysis A Case Study Interviews Fieldnotes Transcripts Visual Data Chapter 15: Using Qualitative Data Analysis Software: An Introduction What is Qualitative Data Analysis Software? Software for Qualitative Analysis? Great - so will it do analysis for me? OK, so how can this software help me? If I decide to use QDAS, do I have to use the program for all aspects of my analysis? You continue to mention writing - why is that so important? Will QDAS help my teamwork? Hopes and Fears connected to using QDAS What hardware do I need to run QDAS? What are some strategies for learning to use QDAS, and to see if a specific software will work for my project? Tips for doing analysis with QD Chapter 16: Quality in Qualitative Research Validity Reliability Chapter 17: Effective Qualitative Research Keep It Simple Do Not Assume That We Are Only Concerned with Subjective Experience Take Advantage of Using Qualitative Data Avoid Drowning in Data Avoid Journalism Part Five: Writing Up Your Research Chapter 18: What Counts as ‘Originality’? Originality Being a Professional Independent Critical Thought Chapter 19: Considering Your Audience The Policy-Making Audience The Practitioner Audience The Lay Audience Chapter 20: The First Few Pages The Title The Abstract Keywords The Table of Contents The Introduction Chapter 21: The Literature Review Chapter Recording Your Reading Writing Your Literature Review Practical Questions Principles Do You Need a Literature Review Chapter? Chapter 22: The Methodology Chapter What Should the Methodology Chapter Contain? A Natural History Chapter? Chapter 23: Writing Your Data Chapters The Macrostructure The Microstructure Tightening up Chapter 24: Your Concluding Chapter The Concluding Chapter as Mutual Stimulation What Exactly Should Your Concluding Chapter Contain? Confessions and Trumpets Theorizing as Thinking Through Data Writing for Audiences Why Your Concluding Chapter Can Be Fun Part Six: The Aftermath Chapter 25: Managing an Oral Examination Viva Horror Stories Preparing for Your Oral Doing the Oral Outcomes Revising Your Thesis after the Oral A Case Study Chapter 26: Getting Published The Backstage Politics of Publishing Strategic Choices What Journals are Looking For Reviewers’ Comments How to Write a Short Journal Article

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Mullaney and Rea have given us a little gem of a book, packed with smart, readable, compassionate guidance on the biggest question: how to start and what to do next. Read it, use it, read it again." -- William Germano, author of On Revision, Getting It Published, From Dissertation to Book, and (with Kit Nicholls) Syllabus "This is a book we have all needed for a long time: a practical, helpful and reassuring guide for those facing the scary task of defining a research topic. With clarity, humor, and compassion, Mullaney and Rea provide a step by step guide to figuring out what interests you, why, and how to tackle the problem you have defined. Where Research Begins will prove an invaluable addition to research-centered courses as well as a guide for individual readers seeking to define their intellectual agenda." -- Sarah Maza, Northwestern University "High-achieving students-those who undertake mentored or independent research, write undergraduate theses, apply for prestigious fellowships and awards, and complete graduate degrees-are often high achievers because they are good at following directions and pleasing others. But when does simply following the instructions result in transformative research? To be effective scholars, students need genuine curiosity and relevant research skills coupled with commitment to a problem. Compelling research becomes possible only once the problem in all its glorious complexities, implications, and associations has been identified. In this engaging workbook, Mullaney and Rea guide their readers through a sequence of reflective exercises with the goal of defining a compelling and meaningful research problem. Equally valuable to students and to those who teach, advise, and mentor them, Where Research Begins isn't a book you read and then return to the shelf. Instead, it's a workbook that requires you to reflect and to document what you discover along the way. Engage with this book, and you will learn to assess your interests critically, differentiate between topics and questions wisely, understand sources dynamically, tap into networks productively, relate to your field astutely, and-ultimately-share your understandings of the process generously. We need more books of this sort: those that pull back the curtain on the intensely cerebral and iterative practice behind all research worth pursuing." -- Steven E. Gump, Associate Director of Fellowship Advising, Princeton UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction Self-Centered Research: A Manifesto Centered Research Is the Best Research How to Use This Book Introversion, First. Extroversion, Second. TRY THIS NOW: Write Here, Right Now Part 1: Become a Self-Centered Researcher Chapter 1: Questions A Topic Is Not a Question TRY THIS NOW: Search Yourself TRY THIS NOW: Let Boredom Be Your Guide TRY THIS NOW: Go Small or Go Home SOUNDING BOARD: Start Building Your Research Network  You Have Questions Chapter 2: What’s Your Problem? Don’t Jump to a Question (or You’ll Miss Your Problem) Stress-Testing Your Questions TRY THIS NOW: Run a Diagnostic Test on Your Questions TRY THIS NOW: Use Primary Sources to Educate Your Questions TRY THIS NOW: Make Your Assumptions Visible TRY THIS NOW: Identify the Problem That Connects Your Questions SOUNDING BOARD: Get Leads on Primary Sources  You Have a Problem (in a Good Way)   Chapter 3: Designing a Project That Works  Primary Sources and How to Use Them (or, Fifty Ways to Read a Cereal Box)  TRY THIS NOW: Treat Your Primary Source Like a Cereal Box  TRY THIS NOW: Envision Your Primary Sources  Connecting the Dots: Getting from Sources to Arguments  Sources Cannot Defend Themselves  TRY THIS NOW: Connect the Dots Using Your Sources (in Pencil)  Taking Stock of Your Research Resources  TRY THIS NOW: Decision Matrix  SOUNDING BOARD: Is Your Decision Matrix Complete?  Two Types of Plan B  Setting Up Shop  TRY THIS NOW: Get Money for Nothing (Prepare a Formal Research Proposal)  SOUNDING BOARD: Share Your Proposal with a Trusted Mentor (Who Understands How Preliminary This Is)  You Have the Beginnings of a Project  Part 2: Get Over Yourself  Chapter 4: How to Find Your Problem Collective  Identify Researchers Who Share Your Problem  TRY THIS NOW: Change One Variable  TRY THIS NOW: Before and After  TRY THIS NOW: Map Out Your Collective (Secondary Source Search)  Rewriting for Your Collective  TRY THIS NOW: Find and Replace All “Insider Language”  SOUNDING BOARD: Does the Lay Version of My Proposal Make Sense?  Welcome to Your Collective  Chapter 5: How to Navigate Your Field  Find the Problems within Your Field  Read Your Field for Their Problems: Reimagining the “Literature Review”  TRY THIS NOW: Start Your Own “What’s Your Problem?” Bookstore (aka Organize Your Field into Problem Collectives)  TRY THIS NOW: Change Their Variables  TRY THIS NOW: Rewrite for Your Field  SOUNDING BOARD: Find a Sounding Board in Your Field  Welcome to Your Field  Chapter 6: How to Begin  Don’t Worry. It’s All Writing.  TRY THIS NOW: Create “Draft 0”  See What You Mean: Writing Draft 1  TRY THIS NOW: Move from 0 to 1  Perfection Is Boring  SOUNDING BOARD: Talk to Yourself  Welcome to Self-Centered Research  What’s Next in Your Research Journey?  TRY THIS NOW: Find a New Problem and Start a New Project  TRY THIS NOW: Help Someone Else  Acknowledgments  Further Reading  Index 

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Book SynopsisThis best-selling text pioneered the comparison of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research design. For all three approaches, John W. Creswell and new co-author J. David Creswell include a preliminary consideration of philosophical assumptions, key elements of the research process, a review of the literature, an assessment of the use of theory in research applications, and reflections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry. New to this Edition: Updated discussion on designing a proposal for a research project and on the steps in designing a research study Additional content on epistemological and ontological positioning in relation to the research question and chosen methodology and method Additional updates on the transformative worldview Expanded coverage on specific approaches such as case studies, participatory action research, and visual methods Additional information about qualitative and quantitative data analysis, social media, online qualitative methods, and mentoring and reflexivity in qualitative methods Incorporation of action research and program evaluation in mixed methods and coverage of the latest advances in the mixed methods field Additional information about causality and its relationship to statistics in quantitative methods Incorporation of writing discussion sections into each of the three methodologies An invaluable guide for students and researchers across the social and behavioural sciences.Table of ContentsAnalytic Contents of Research Techniques Preface Companion Website Acknowledgments About the Authors PART I PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS Chapter 1 The Selection of a Research Approach Chapter 2 Review of the Literature Chapter 3 The Use of Theory Chapter 4 Writing Strategies and Ethical Consideration PART II DESIGNING RESEARCH Chapter 5 The Introduction Chapter 6 The Purpose Statement Chapter 7 Research Questions and Hypotheses Chapter 8 Quantitative Methods Chapter 9 Qualitative Methods Chapter 10 Mixed Methods Procedures Glossary References Author Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisThe new edition of the best-selling text,Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods ApproachesbyJohn W. Creswelland co-authorJ. David Creswell,continues thepioneering tradition of providing clear and concise instruction for understanding research and developing proposals for all three approaches. This classic text walks students through research methods, starting with a preliminary consideration of philosophical assumptions, continuing with a review of the literature, an assessment of the use of theory in research approaches, and ending with reflections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry in a way that is applicable to all types of research. Coverage of key elements of the research process helps readers organize and develop their research project, giving specific attention to each methodological approach. The book has been lauded forits language and tone, which are both accessible and inviting. StTable of ContentsPart I: Preliminary Considerations Chapter 1: The Selection of a Research Approach Chapter 2: Review of the Literature Chapter 3: The Use of Theory Chapter 4: Writing Strategies and Ethical Considerations Part II: Designing Research Chapter 5: The Introduction Chapter 6: The Purpose Statement Chapter 7: Research Questions and Hypotheses Chapter 8: Quantitative Methods Chapter 9: Qualitative Methods Chapter 10: Mixed Methods Procedures Glossary References

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Book SynopsisQualitative Research Methods 5e provides an accessible, practical guide to conducting and analysing qualitative research. This multidisciplinary text uses relevant and engaging examples to explain methodological issues, and shows how to use established, innovative and complex methods of research effectively.Table of ContentsPART I: BACKGROUND TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH1. Methodological Frameworks and Sampling in Qualitative Research2. Rigour and Ethics in Qualitative ResearchPART 2: TYPES OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS3. The In-depth Interviewing Method4. Focus Groups5. Unobtrusive Methods6. Narrative Enquiry Methodology: Life and Oral History, Life Story, and Biographical Research7. Memory-work8. Ethnography9. Participatory Action Research10. Qualitative Case Study Research11. Grounded Theory ResearchPART 3: MANAGING QUALITATIVE RESEARCH12. Making Sense of Qualitative Data: The Analysis Process13. Writing a Qualitative Research Proposal: Making a Plan14. Writing a Qualitative Research Report: Telling the StoryPART 4: APPLICATIONS OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH15. Researching the ‘Vulnerable’16. Conducting Cross-Cultural Research Qualitatively17. Going Online: Doing Qualitative Research in Cyberspace18. Qualitative Research: New Directions

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Book SynopsisStandards, Emergence, and Complex Outcomes redefines how we think about standards, framing them as interfaces that govern interactions and connect causes to their effects. Expanding beyond traditional technical and geopolitical discussions, Garcia introduces a fresh theoretical perspective that positions standards as central to understanding complexity. From food safety and workplace regulations to standardized parts in manufacturing and our reliance on technology, standards shape nearly every aspect of modern life.By proposing a multidimensional approach, Garcia argues that standards are the mechanisms driving change, complexity is the backdrop for this change, emergence is the process by which change unfolds, and evolution is its ultimate outcome. Each chapter explores key elements of complexity theory and supports them with compelling historical and empirical examples, providing a richly detailed narrative that deepens understanding.This book is an essential

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Book SynopsisEach day we are faced with continuing claims made by media pundits, politicians, teachers, and friends, often quoting research. Consider also the numerous comments and posts on Internet blogs, Twitter, and Facebook that illustrate the confusion between opinion and factual data. How do we learn to interpret the research we hear about and read, to distinguish opinions from scientific facts, and to use this knowledge to conduct our own studies to answer the questions faced in everyday situations?Understanding the components that go into scientific research and learning how to do research, make decisions about which statistics to use, and analyze statistical findings are goals for everyone in today''s research-oriented world. Questions about the reliability and validity of data from a study or public opinion poll come up routinely and need critical review. This book contributes to achieving these objectives. Doing Survey Research is intended for peopleTable of ContentsPreface to the Fourth EditionCHAPTER ONE Why We Do Research CHAPTER TWO Finding Ideas to Research CHAPTER THREE Designing Research: Concepts, Hypotheses, and Measurement CHAPTER FOUR Developing a Questionnaire CHAPTER FIVE Sampling CHAPTER SIX Presenting Data: Descriptive Statistics CHAPTER SEVEN Analyzing Data: Bivariate Relationships CHAPTER EIGHT Analyzing Data: Comparing Means CHAPTER NINE Analyzing Data: Multiple Variables CHAPTER TEN Presenting Results, Making Conclusions, and Writing Reports Appendix References Index

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Book SynopsisFor research in linguistic anthropology, the successful execution of research projects is a challenging but essential task. Balancing research design with data collection methods, this textbook guides readers through the key issues and principles of the core research methods in linguistic anthropology. Designed for students conducting research projects for the first time, or for researchers in need of a primer on key methodologies, this book provides clear introductions to key concepts, accessible discussions of theory and practice through illustrative examples, and critical engagement with current debates. Topics covered include creating and refining research questions, planning research projects, ethical considerations for research, quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, data processing, data analysis, and how to write a successful grant application. Each chapter is illustrated by cases studies which showcase methods in practice, and are supported by activities and exTrade ReviewResearch Methods in Linguistic Anthropology offers a much needed and valuable collection of reflections on methods as well as practical guidelines for planning and carrying out research projects in linguistic anthropology ... The last chapter on grant writing is especially worth mentioning as it covers a topic which is not often transparently discussed in academic writing ... The high amount of detail and practical guidance to different methods across the chapters makes the book a rich resource for teaching. * LINGUIST List *The book provides an invaluable sourcebook/guide, with innovative approaches for researchers wanting to document language, culture, and human sociality as phenomena emergent through interactive practices. State-of-the-art chapters creatively investigate how to approach, conduct, and document fieldwork in linguistic anthropology with flexibility, ethics, and contingency always in the forefront. * Marjorie Harness Goodwin, Distinguished Research Professor of Anthropology, UCLA, USA *When I ventured to Madagascar in 1969, I took along a portable tape recorder, 35mm camera, and revered monograph as inspiration and proceeded to improvise fieldwork. I so wish I could reverse history to benefit from the practical, ethical, and theory-relevant apprenticeship offered in Perrino and Pritzker’s extraordinary Research Methods in Linguistic Anthropology. * Elinor Ochs, Distinguished Research Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles, USA *This book offers a broad perspective of methods from multiple authors and a diverse perspective of how those methods can be conceptualized and applied in different social and historical contexts. Therefore, this volume is a key resource for students as well as experienced researchers in linguistic anthropology and related fields. * Lanuage in Society *Table of ContentsIntroduction, Sabina M. Perrino and Sonya E. Pritzker 1. Navigating Topics and Creating Research Questions in Linguistic Anthropology, Farzad Karimzad and Lydia Catedral 2. Reviewing the Literature in Linguistic Anthropology, Justin B. Richland 3. Planning Your Research, Deborah Jones and Ilana Gershon 4. Care as a Methodological Stance: Research Ethics in Linguistic Anthropology, Steven P. Black and Robin Conley Riner 5. Participant Observation and Fieldnotes in Linguistic Anthropology, Sonya E. Pritzker and Sabina M. Perrino 6. Interviews in Linguistic Anthropology, Sabina M. Perrino Audio-Video Technology For and In the Field: A Primer, Gregory Kohler and Keith M. Murphy 7. Video Ethnography: A Guide, Teruko Vida Mitsuhara and Jan David Hauck 8. Transcription & Analysis in Linguistic Anthropology: Creating, Testing, and Presenting Theory on the Page, Merav Shohet and Heather Loyd 9. Online Research and New Media, Archie Crowley and Elaine Chun 10. Mixed Methods and Interdisciplinary Research in Linguistic Anthropology, Sonya E. Pritzker 11. Grant Writing for Projects in Linguistic Anthropology, Sonia Neela Das

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Book SynopsisMany professional, high-quality surveys collect data on people's behaviour, experiences, lifestyles and attitudes. The data they produce is more accessible than ever before. This book provides students with a comprehensive introduction to using this data, as well as transactional data and big data sources, in their own research projects. Here you will find all you need to know about locating, accessing, preparing and analysing secondary data, along with step-by-step instructions for using IBM SPSS Statistics. You will learn how to: Create a robust research question and design that suits secondary analysis Locate, access and explore data online Understand data documentation Check and 'clean' secondary data Manage and analyse your data to produce meaningful results Replicate analyses of data in published articles and books Using case studies and video animations to illustrate each step Trade Review′For a generation we have been waiting for a really good introduction to secondary data analysis. This is it.′ -- Malcolm Williams‘A concise, compelling and engaging new text, this is a valuable addition to the bookshelves of anyone wanting to really get to grips with secondary data analysis.’ -- Alasdair Rae‘An excellent text that engages with the real-world practice of analysing existing quantitative data resources. The book covers the neglected issues of data documentation, data management, and replication that are central to effective research.’ -- Roxanne Connelly‘There are lots of books about statistics. But there are very few that tell students what they really need to know: how to acquire and manage data, and how to use them to answer questions relevant to their studies. This book fills the gap in a clearly written and user-friendly way, and is full of interesting and practical examples. It should be core reading.’ -- Richard Harris′MacInnes shows newcomers the possibilities before them and teaches the safeguards needed to make the most of secondary data.’ -- Michael Hout′Accessibly written, this is a friendly and indispensable companion for any student embarking on a secondary data analysis project. A breath of fresh air.’ -- Luke SloanTable of ContentsChapter 1: Secondary Data Analysis: The Evidence is Out There Chapter 2: Understanding the Basics of Statistics Chapter 3: Doing Secondary Data Analysis in Five Minutes Chapter 4: Getting Started with SPSS Chapter 5: Dealing with Data Documentation Chapter 6: Replicating Published Analyses Chapter 7: Preparing Your Data Chapter 8: Managing and Manipulating Data Chapter 9: Introducing Linear Regression Chapter 10: Getting Started with Logistic Regression Chapter 11: Using Binary Logistic Regression Chapter 12: Practising Regression Skills With Replication Chapter 13: A Look Back: How to Enjoy ‘An Avalanche of Numbers’

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Book SynopsisIn the Fourth Edition of this bestselling book, John W Creswell and new co-author Cheryl N Poth explore the philosophical underpinnings, history and key elements of each of five qualitative inquiry traditions: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography and case study - putting them side by side, so that we can see the differences. The authors relate research designs to each of the traditions of enquiry. They compare theoretical frameworks and ways to employ standards of quality, as well as strategies for writing introductions to studies, collecting data, analyzing data, writing a narrative and verifying results. New in this edition: Updated materials on each tradition More on interpretive frameworks and ethics More visual depictions of the five approaches Two new topical articles in Chapter 5, reproduced in full in the appendices. Table of ContentsIntroduction Philosophical Assumptions and Interpretive Frameworks Designing a Qualitative Study Five Qualitative Approaches to Inquiry Five Different Qualitative Studies Introducing and Focusing the Study Data Collection Data Analysis and Representation Writing a Qualitative Study Standards of Validation and Evaluation “Turning the Story” and Conclusion

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Book SynopsisBetween the comfort of using a medium they use daily and the perceived easiness of access and use, students are increasingly quick to choose online methods for their research projects. However getting data online isn’t as easy as it seems. No matter how data is collected (through existing materials, through elicited responses, or through work with participants) or what type of online data is used (e.g. blogs, websites, interviews, etc.), there are a lot of unique and complex considerations that must be factored in to every step of the research process. This Little Quick Fix boils down all these potentially thorny issues into a speedy guide so students thinking about working with online data can be prepared for (and avoid) any unexpected circumstances like access issues or ethical dilemmas. It will also help students decide what, if any, online data is best suited to their particular research question so they don’t end up fighting unnecessary complications for little benefit. It covers: What types of data collection do researchers conduct online? How do I choose which type(s) fit my research? How can I find, and get permission to use, data that exists online? How can I find, and gain consent from, participants online? How can I interact with participants online to collect data? What practical steps should I take to prepare for online research? Little Quick Fix titles provide quick but authoritative answers to the problems, hurdles, and assessment points students face inthe research course, project proposal, or design—whatever their methods learning is. Lively, ultra-modern design; full-colour, each page a tailored design. An hour′s read. Easy to dip in and out of with clear navigation enables the reader to find what she needs—quick. Direct written style gets to the point with clear language. Nothing needs to be read twice. No fluff. Learning is reinforced through a 2-minute overview summary; 3-second summaries with super-quick Q&A. DIY tasks create a work plan to accomplish a task, do a self-check quiz, solve a problem, get students to what they need to show their supervisor. Checkpoints in each section make sure students are nailing it as they go and support self-directed learning. How do I know I’m done? Each Little Quick Fix wraps up with a final checklist that allows the reader to self-assess they’ve got what they need to progress, submit, or ace the test or task. Table of ContentsSection 1: What types of data collection can I conduct online? Section 2: How do I choose which type(s) of online data collection to fit my research? Section 3: How can I find and get permission to use data that exists online? Section 4: How can I find and gain consent from participants online? Section 5: How can I interact with participants to conduct interviews, surveys or questionnaires? Section 6: What steps should I take to prepare for online research?

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Book SynopsisLearn to meet your day-to-day needs in creating data visualisation, without needing a qualification in graphic design or computational science.The 8-step guide aids you in creating simple data visualisations that clearly communicates your qualitative data.The author:Draws on real-world data to inform your own representations of dataProvides easy to replicate examples to help you learn by doingCompares case studies from around the worldFeatures advice from experts across the social sciences, and related industries.Whether you are taking a course, or just one lecture, this is the ideal companion to help you transform your data visualisation.

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Book SynopsisThiseasy-to-followbookwillrevolutionisehow youapproach text mining and data analysisas well asequippingyou with the tools,and confidence,to navigatecomplexqualitative data.It can bechallenging to effectively combinetheoretical concepts with practical, real-worldapplicationsbutthisaccessible guideprovidesyou withaclearstep-by-stepapproach.Written specifically for students and early career researchers this pragmatic manual will: Contextualiseyour learning with real-worlddata andengaging case studies. Encouragethe application of yournewskills with reflective questions. Enhanceyour ability to be critical,and reflective,when dealing withimperfectdata.Supported by practical online resources, this book is the perfect companion forthoselooking t

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Book SynopsisThis handbook offers everything students and scholars need to master the craft of developing insightful and delightful data visualisations. Across over 300 pages packed full of useful knowledge this book is an essential reference to help readers harness the wide range of contextual, analytical, editorial, and visual ingredients that shape this complex but invigorating subject.With an emphasis on critical thinking over technical instruction, the importance of good decision-making is placed at the centre of a proven step-by-step process. Blending conceptual, theoretical, and practical thinking, this updated edition will inspire you to elevate your ambition and inform you how to get there.With this book and an extensive companion collection of digital resources, readers will: See more than 200 examples showcasing visualisation works from a diverse list of talented creators covering a spectrum of topics and techniques Develop a detailed understanding of 40 di

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Book SynopsisThe most practical guide to conducting research in Politics and International Relations. This textbook sets out how to approach every stage of your research project, from formulating a research question and research design, to detailed guidance on using specific methods and writing up your paper.Packed with practical tips throughout, this second edition:Offers a troubleshooting feature to help you with the most common blockages and questions at each stage of the processHas unrivalled coverage, with brand-new chapters on all the key methods used in Politics and IR, from discourse analysis and interviews to descriptive and inferential statistics.Engages with some of the most cutting-edge research with examples spanning current issues from climate change to great power competition.Helps you engage with theory in your research project, with a standalone chapter mapping theoretical perspectives and how to engage with theory successfully in your research.Is immersed in practical application with two "Research in Practice" features running throughout the book to show methods in practice.Lamont and Boduszynski's new book is eminently readable and designed for all students of Politics and IR, whether on an introductory methods course or undertaking a research project.Christopher Lamont is Dean of E-Track's International Relations program and Vice Dean of the Graduate School of International Relations at Tokyo International University in Japan.Mieczyslaw P. Boduszynski is Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at Pomona College in California, USA.

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Book SynopsisThis edited collection deepens readers' understanding of raciolinguistics in practicethrough autoethnography. It empowers both the contributors and readers who may see themselves in the stories to reflect, learn and change their practices, and provides valuable insights into raciolinguistics and autoethnography as a research method.

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Book SynopsisWhat matters in people’s social lives? What motivates and inspires our society? How do we enact what we know? Since the first edition published in 1980, Content Analysis has helped shape and define the field. In the highly anticipated Fourth Edition, award-winning scholar and author Klaus Krippendorff introduces readers to the most current method of analyzing the textual fabric of contemporary society. Students and scholars will learn to treat data not as physical events but as communications that are created and disseminated to be seen, read, interpreted, enacted, and reflected upon according to the meanings they have for their recipients. Interpreting communications as texts in the contexts of their social uses distinguishes content analysis from other empirical methods of inquiry. Organized into three parts, Content Analysis first examines the conceptual aspects of content analysis, then discusses components such as unitizing and sampling, and concludes by showing readers how to trace the analytical paths and apply evaluative techniques. The Fourth Edition has been completely revised to offer readers the most current techniques and research on content analysis, including new information on reliability and social media. Readers will also gain practical advice and experience for teaching academic and commercial researchers how to conduct content analysis. Table of ContentsPreface to the Fourth Edition Introduction PART I. CONCEPTUALIZING CONTENT ANALYSIS Chapter 1. History 1.1 Some Precursors 1.2 Quantitative Newspaper Analysis 1.3 Early Content Analysis 1.4 Propaganda Analysis 1.5 Content Analysis Generalized 1.6 Computer Text Analysis 1.7 Qualitative Approaches Chapter 2. Conceptual Foundation 2.1 Definition 2.2 Epistemological Elaborations 2.3 Examples 2.4 Framework 2.5 Contrasts and Comparisons Chapter 3. Uses and Inferences 3.1 Traditional Overviews 3.2 Extrapolations 3.3 Standards 3.4 Indices and Symptoms 3.5 Linguistic Re-Presentations 3.6 Conversations 3.7 Institutional Processes 3.8 Areas of Likely Success PART II. COMPONENTS OF CONTENT ANALYSIS Chapter 4. The Logic of Content Analysis Designs 4.1 Content Analysis Designs 4.2 Designs Preparatory to Content Analysis 4.3 Designs Going Beyond Content Analysis Chapter 5. Unitizing 5.1 Units 5.2 Types of Units 5.3 Ways of Defining Units 5.4 Productivity, Efficiency, and Reliability Chapter 6. Sampling 6.1 Sampling in Theory 6.2 Sampling Techniques Applicable to Texts 6.3 Sample Size Chapter 7. Recording/Coding 7.1 The Function of Coding and Recording 7.2 Coder Qualifications 7.3 Coder Training 7.4 Crowdcoding 7.5 Approaches to Defining the Semantics of Data 7.6 Records Chapter 8. Data Languages 8.1 The Place of Data Languages in Analytical Efforts 8.2 Definitions 8.3 Variables 8.4 Nominal Variables 8.5 Ordered Variable 8.6 Metrics 8.7 Mathematical Operations Chapter 9. Analytical Constructs 9.1 The Role of Analytical Constructs 9.2 Sources of Certainty 9.3 Types of Constructs 9.4 Sources of Uncertainty PART III. ANALYTICAL PATHS AND EVALUATIVE TECHNIQUES Chapter 10. Analytical/Representational Techniques 10.1 Counts 10.2 Cross-Tabulations, Associations, and Correlations 10.3 Multivariate Techniques 10.4 Factor Analysis and Multidimensional Scaling 10.5 Images, Portrayals, Semantic Nodes, and Profiles 10.6 Contingencies and Contingency Analysis 10.7 Clustering Chapter 11. Computer Aids 11.1 What Computers Do 11.2 How Computers Can Aid Content Analyses 11.3 Text Analyses 11.4 Computational Content Analyses 11.5 Qualitative Data Analysis Support 11.6 Frontiers Chapter 12. Reliability 12.1 Why Reliability? 12.2 Reliability Designs 12.3 Agreement on Coding Predefined Units 12.4 Accuracy, Surrogacy, and the Decisiveness of Majorities 12.5 The Reliability of Text Mining and Information Retrieval 12.6 Agreement on Unitizing and Coding Finite Continua 12.7 Agreement on Multi-Valued Coding 12.8 Statistical Properties of a Chapter 13. Validity 13.1 Validity Defined 13.2 A Typology for Validating Evidence Chapter 14. A Practical Guide 14.1 Designing an Analysis 14.2 Writing a Research Proposal 14.3 Applying the Research Design 14.4 Narrating the Results Glossary References Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis extremely popular text is the complete introduction to doing business research and is the ideal guide for students embarking on a research project.The authors have extensively revised this sixth edition to make it the most engaging and relevant text available. New chapters on quantitative methods and visual research offer extensive coverage of these areas and even greater practical support in applying these techniques, while cutting-edge material on inclusivity and bias in research, feminist perspectives, and decolonial and indigenous research is also introduced. ''Student experience'' features provide practical tips, presenting personal insights and advice from fellow students to help you avoid common mistakes and follow others'' successful strategies when undertaking your own research project. For the sixth edition, the ''Research in Focus'' features provide a greater global range of examples, including new case studies from China, Denmark, Germany, Spain, and India, all of which demonstrate how fascinating and essential research can be.Above all else, the book places strong emphasis on those challenges faced most frequently by students, such as choosing a research question, planning a project, and writing it up. Presenting essential topics in a concise way, Business Research Methods will provide you with key information without becoming overwhelming: it is now even clearer, more focused, and more relevant than ever before.The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooksThis book is accompanied by the following online resources:For studentsVideo tutorials covering SPSS, Nvivo, R, and Stata.Self-test multiple choice questions with answer feedbackResearch project guideVideo interviews with students and lecturersLinks to additional resources (articles, data repositories, and third-party guides)Guide to using Excel in data analysisFlashcard glossaryFor lecturersPowerPoint presentationsAdditional case studiesDiscussion questionsLecturer''s guide (includes suggested lecture outlines, problem-spotting, and practical teaching tips)Test bank containing multiple choice questions Figures from the textTrade ReviewThe most complete and comprehensive Business Research Methods book available. * Dr Manuel Alector Ribeiro, University of Surrey *A student-centred textbook which demystifies research methods and makes it approachable for students. * Dr Katherine Duffy, University of Glasgow *The new edition of Business Research Methods by Bell, Bryman and Harley is the ideal guide for students on different levels to guide them through their project. It´s a very good full-size book on research methods, covering both essentials, as well as quantitative and qualitative methods. If you are to single out one book for the students to use, this is the one! * Ms. Gunilla S. Andersson, Linköping University *An excellent book on research which generally explains research and some of those hard to understand principles in an accessible way. Good examples are used to illustrate discussion. Definitely one of a few 'go to' books in this area. * Dr Lynn Thurloway, Henley Business School, University of Reading *Table of ContentsPart 1 - The research process 1: The nature and process of business research 2: Business research strategies 3: Research designs 4: Planning a research project and developing research questions 5: Getting started: reviewing the literature 6: Ethics in business research 7: Writing up business researchPart 2 - Quantitative research 8: The nature of quantitative research 9: Sampling in quantitative research 10: Structured interviewing 11: Self-completion questionnaires 12: Asking questions 13: Quantitative research using naturally occurring data 14: Secondary analysis and official statistics 15: Quantitative data analysis: descriptive statistics 16: Quantitative analysis: inferential statisticsPart 3 - Qualitative research 17: The nature of qualitative research 18: Sampling in qualitative research 19: Ethnography and participant observation 20: Interviewing in qualitative research 21: Focus groups 22: Language in qualitative research 23: Documentary data 24: Visual qualitative research 25: Qualitative data analysisPart 4 - Mixed methods research 26: Breaking down the quantitative/qualitative divide 27: Mixed methods research: combining quantitative and qualitative research

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Book SynopsisWorking scientists and data crunchers familiar with reading and writing Python code will find the second edition of this comprehensive desk reference ideal for tackling day-to-day issues: manipulating, transforming, and cleaning data; visualizing different types of data; and using data to build statistical or machine learning models.

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Book SynopsisMax van Manen offers an extensively updated edition of Phenomenology of Practice: Meaning-Giving Methods in Phenomenological Research and Writing to provide an eloquent, accessible, and detailed approach to practicing phenomenology.Phenomenology of practice refers to the meaning of doing phenomenology on experiences that are of significance to those in professional practice such as psychology, health care, education, and in contexts of ordinary living. A special feature of this update is the role of examples, anecdotes, stories, and vignettes, and the singularity of fictionalized empirical fragments in making the unknowable knowable. Accordingly, the various chapters are enriched with many intelligible examples of phenomenological essays and excursions on ordinary and extraordinary topics. These examples show that a phenomenological method can be engaged to explore virtually any lived experience or event. Max van Manen provides penetrating portrayals of depTable of ContentsSECTION ONE: WAYS OF UNDERSTANDING PHENOMENOLOGY 1. Doing Phenomenology 2. Samples of Phenomenological Texts 3. On the Meaning of Meaning 4. Phenomenology is the Name of a Method 5. The Role of Stories, Anecdotes, and Vignettes 6. Voking Language and Experience; SECTION TWO: PROTAGONISTS AND PRACTICES: A TRADITION OF TRADITIONS 7. On the Way to Phenomenology: Precursors 8. Forming Traditions: Foundational Thinkers 9. Phenomenological Orientations: Protagonists 10. Phenomenology and the Professions: Practitioners; SECTION THREE: METHODS, RESEARCH, WRITING 11. Philosophical Methods: Epoché and Reduction 12. Human Science Methods: Empirical and Reflective Activities 13. Methodological Issues 14. The Desire to Write

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Book SynopsisThis unique textbook provides an introduction to statistical inference with network data. The authors present a self-contained derivation and mathematical formulation of methods, review examples, and real-world applications, as well as provide data and code in the R environment that can be customised. Inferential network analysis transcends fields, and examples from across the social sciences are discussed (from management to electoral politics), which can be adapted and applied to a panorama of research. From scholars to undergraduates, spanning the social, mathematical, computational and physical sciences, readers will be introduced to inferential network models and their extensions. The exponential random graph model and latent space network model are paid particular attention and, fundamentally, the reader is given the tools to independently conduct their own analyses.Trade Review'The family of exponential random graph models have advanced with a number of extensions in recent years, many of them developed by the present authors. Encapsulating these advances with other methods of inferential analysis in a single reference that combines essential theory with hands-on examples makes this book a must-have for network modeling practitioners who want to use these powerful tools.' Peter Mucha, UNC Chapel HillTable of ContentsPart I. Dependence and Interdependence: 1. Promises and Pitfalls of Inferential Network Analysis; 2. Detecting and Adjusting for Network Dependencies; Part II. The Family of Exponential Random Graph Models (ERGMs): 3. The Basic ERGM; 4. ERGM Specification; 5. Estimation and Degeneracy; 6. ERG Type Models for Longitudinally Observed Networks; 7. Valued-Edge ERGMs: The Generalized ERGM (GERGM); Part III. Latent Space Network Models: 8. The Basic Latent Space Model; 9. Identification, Estimation and Interpretation of the Latent Space Model; 10. Extending the Latent Space Model.

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Book SynopsisResearch Methodology: Best Practices for Rigorous, Credible, and Impactful Research takes a 360-degree view of understanding and doing research, helping readers become expert researchers, reviewers, and consumers of research. Renowned author, journal editor, and researcher Herman Aguinis distills the vast body of work on methodological best practices into a singular experience. Each of the 16 chapters thoroughly explains a different aspect of methodology step by step, from choosing useful and compelling research topics to reporting results accurately and credibly. Researchers at all career stages will find this text helpful to structure and conduct high-impact empirical research aimed at producing a thesis, dissertation, or journal publication. Research consumers will find instruction on how to evaluate the rigor and credibility of research conducted by others. Instructors will find the book's modular approach refreshing by assigning students

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Book SynopsisThe Fifth Edition of the bestselling Utilization-Focused Evaluation provides expert, detailed advice on conducting evaluations that promote effective use of the findings. Chock full of useful pedagogy, this book presents Michael Quinn Patton′s distinctive opinions based on more than forty years of experience, and also the expertise of new co-author Charmagne E. Campbell-Patton. The authors begin by describing the essence of utilization-focused evaluation, and then outline 10 operating principles. They conclude with chapters focused on how evaluation can be used to promote a more thoughtful, equitable, and sustainable world. Richly illustrated with examples, figures, and cartoons, this engaging text shows readers how to design and conduct evaluations that provide useful findings, and which contribute to a more equitable society. A companion website is available to accompany this book.Table of ContentsPart 1: What Utilization-Focused Evaluation Is and Why It Matters 1. The What, Why, How, Who, Where, And When Of Utilization-Focused Evaluation 2. The Essence Of Utilization-Focused Evaluation Expressed As Minimum Specifications 3. Utilization-Focused Evaluative Thinking 4. The High Stakes Of Evaluation Use, Nonuse And Misuse Part 2: Utilization-Focused Evaluation Principles 5. Guide To Utilization-Focused Evaluation Principles 6. Contextualize U-Fe Operating Principle 1 7. Personalize U-Fe Operating Principle 2 8. Customize U-Fe Operating Principle 3 9. Align U-Fe Operating Principle 4 10. Prioritize U-Fe Operating Principle 5 11. Engage Users U-Fe Operating Principle 6 12. Strategize Process Use U-Fe Operating Principle 7 13. Adapt U-Fe Operating Principle 8 14. Mobilize Follow Through U-Fe Operating Principle 9 15. Reflect And Learn U-Fe Operating Principle 10 Part 3: Review and Conclusion 16. Learning Breakthroughs In Applying Utilization-Focused Evaluation Principles 17. The High Stakes Of Evaluative Thinking And Reality-Testing 18. Using Evaluation To Contribute To A More Equitable And Sustainable World 19. Evaluation For Transformation Part 4: Review 20. Utilization-Focused Evaluation For Transformation: Toward A More Thoughtful, Equitable, And Sustainable World

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Book SynopsisThis impactful guide takes you through the process of effective reflective practice with a clear and creative focus on helping you be successful in your professional and academic life. It will provide you with clear guidance about how to undertake the reflective writing needed to achieve academic qualifications and professional accreditations.This book includes: Practical strategies undertaking reflective practice in service of your clients Recommendations for writing up your reflective practice for of assessment and accreditation purposes Case studies and templates that can be applied to a wide range of professional fields and academic contexts A theoretical foundation underpinning the purpose and intention of professional reflective practice Practical advice from experienced reflective practitioners to help you put the principles into practice.This engaging and thought-provok

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Book SynopsisVolume Two of an award-winning professor’s introduction to essential concepts of calculus and mathematical modeling for students in the biosciencesTrade Review“Clear, enthusiastic, and communicating a love of maths, this is a useful, engaging and well-written text.”—Becca Asquith, Professor of Mathematical Immunology, Imperial College London"This is a wonderful book, wise and witty. It would have taught me most of the math I needed for my career in research – if I did all the problems."—Stephen Stearns, author of The Evolution of Life Histories and Evolutionary Medicine“This well-written book covers multivariate calculus and dynamical systems within the context of the biological sciences, providing well-chosen, up-to-date biomedical examples. The Markov chain, along with its many interesting applications, is also introduced.”—Hongyu He, Professor of Mathematics, Louisiana State University

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Book SynopsisOn Vulnerability maps out an array of perspectives for critically examining the nature of vulnerability, its unequal patterning across different social groups, alongside the everyday social processes that render us vulnerable interactions, identity and group dynamics.Each chapter equips the reader with a particular sensitising framework for navigating and questioning what it means to be vulnerable or how people cope amid vulnerability. From deviance, stigma and the spoiling or fracturing of identity, to perspectives such as intersectionality, risk, emotions and the vulnerable body, the book traces the theoretical roots of these different analytical lenses, before applying these through illuminating examples and case studies. Drawing on scholarship across more interpretative, analytic and critical traditions, the chapters combine into a multi-dimensional toolkit which will enable the study of the cultural meanings of vulnerability, the political-economic Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Vulnerability as deviance and stigma2. When ‘normal’ people become vulnerable3. The intersectionality of vulnerability4. Understanding vulnerability through the lens of risk5. Trust, hope, magic and the paradox of vulnerability6. The vulnerable body7. Vulnerability to suffering8. Ethical concerns in researching vulnerability, as inseparable from methodological and analytical considerationsConclusions: Three types of knowledge around vulnerability

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Book SynopsisARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH METHODS ARCHITECTURE/GENERAL A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO RESEARCH FOR ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERSNOW UPDATED AND EXPANDED! From searching for the best glass to prevent glare to determining how clients might react to the color choice for restaurant walls, research is a crucial tool that architects must master in order to effectively address the technical, aesthetic, and behavioral issues that arise in their work. This book's unique coverage of research methods is specifically targeted to help professional designers and researchers better conduct and understand research. Part I explores basic research issues and concepts, and includes chapters on relating theory to method and design to research. Part II gives a comprehensive treatment of specific strategies for investigating built forms. In all, the book covers seven types of research, including historical, qualitative, correlational, experimental, simulation, logical argumentation, and caseTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Part I The Domain Of Architectural Research 1 Chapter 1 The Scope of This Book 3 Linda Groat Chapter 2 Does Design Equal Research? 21 Linda Groat and David Wang Chapter 3 Systems of Inquiry and Standards of Research Quality 63 Linda Groat Chapter 4 What’s Your Purpose? From Theory Building to Design Application 101 David Wang and Linda Groat Chapter 5 What’s Your Question? Literature Review and Research Design 141 David Wang and Linda Groat Part II Seven Research Strategies 171 Chapter 6 Historical Research 173 David Wang Chapter 7 Qualitative Research 215 Linda Groat Chapter 8 Correlational Research 263 Linda Groat Chapter 9 Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research 313 Linda Groat Chapter 10 Simulation Research 349 David Wang Chapter 11 Logical Argumentation 379 David Wang Chapter 12 Case Studies and Combined Strategies 415 Linda Groat Author Index 453 Subject Index 461

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses one of the most exciting and innovative developments within higher education: the rise in prominence of the creative arts and the accelerating recognition that creative practice is a form of research.The book considers how creative practice can lead to research insights through what is often known as practice-led research. But unlike other books on practice-led research, it balances this with discussion of how research can impact positively on creative practice through research-led practice. The editors posit an iterative and web-like relationship between practice and research. Essays within the book cover a wide range of disciplines including creative writing, dance, music, theatre, film and new media, and the contributors are from the UK, US, Canada and Australia. The subject is approached from numerous angles: the authors discuss methodologies of practice-led research and research-led practice, their own creative work as a form of research, research training for creative practitioners, researchers, students in the creative arts and university leaders.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Practice-led research, Research-led practice: towards the Iterative Cyclic Web, Hazel Smith and Roger T. Dean; Section I: Methodologies of Practice-led research and Research-led practice; 2. Making Space: The Purpose and Place of Practice-led Research, Graeme Sullivan; 3. New Media: the 'First Word' in Art?, Simon Biggs; 4. Knowledge Unspoken: Contemporary Dance and the Cycle of Practice-led Research, Basic and Applied Research, and Research-led Practice, Shirley McKechnie and Catherine Stevens; 5. Practice as Research through Performance, Baz Kershaw; 6. Beach combing: a fossicker's guide to whiteness and indigenous sovereignty, Anne Brewster; Section II: Case Histories; 7. Integrating Creative Practice and Research in the Digital Media Arts, Andrew R. Brown and Andrew Sorensen; 8. Mariposa: The story of new work of research/creation, taking shape, taking flight, Kathleen Vaughan; 9. Sustaining The Sustainable? Developing a practice and problem-led New Media Praxis, Keith Armstrong; 10. Nightmares in the Engine Room, Jane Goodall; Section III: Creative Practice and Research in Education and Politics; 11. Acquiring Know-How: Research Training for Practice-led Researchers, Brad Haseman and Daniel Mafe; 12. Asking questions of art: higher education, research and creative practice, Judith Mottram; 13. The Academic Mode of Production, Sharon Bell; Index.

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Book SynopsisFocusing on research designs for projects that collect both qualitative and quantitative data, this practical book discusses strategies for bringing qualitative and quantitative methods together so that their combined strengths accomplish more than is possible with a single method. The approach is broadly interdisciplinary, reflecting the interest in mixed methods research of social scientists from anthropology, communication, criminal justice, education, evaluation, nursing, organizational behavior, psychology, political science, public administration, public health, sociology, social work, and urban studies. In contrast to an anything goes approach or a naïve hope that two methods are better than one, the author argues that projects using mixed methods must pay even more attention to research design than single method approaches. The book's practical emphasis on mixed methods makes it useful both to active researchers and to students who intend to pursue such a career.Trade Review"Key strengths are clarity of presentation, functional focus, limited technical treatment, practical examples, compact length, emphasis on research design, and the chapter on Pragmatism, which is [a] great way around the paradigm debates that often color the use [of] mixed methods." -- D. Patrick Lenihan"The research examples are very clear and will help students scope and develop their dissertation designs. . . . A second major strength is the emphasis on examples from program interventions and policy evaluation. This alone makes this text a good alternative textbook in program evaluation." -- A. Victor Ferreros"Figures are very clear, discussion of pragmatism is thorough, and the writing style is clear and accessible." -- Laura MeyerTable of ContentsChapter 1. An Introduction and Overview Chapter 2. Pragmatism as a Paradigm for Mixed Methods Research Chapter 3. Research Design and Research Methods Chapter 4. Motivations for Using Mixed Methods Research Chapter 5. The Sequential Priorities Model Chapter 6. Preliminary Qualitative Inputs in Quantitative Research Projects Chapter 7. Preliminary Quantitative Inputs in Core Qualitative Research Projects Chapter 8. Follow-up Qualitative Extensions in Quantitative Research Projects Chapter 9. Follow-up Quantitative Extensions in Qualitative Research Projects Chapter 10. Multipart Sequential Designs Chapter 11. Finding the Expertise to Combine Multiple Methods Chapter 12. Conclusions: Further Thoughts About Research Design

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Book SynopsisThe key aims of this text are to illustrate the use of various types of mental health treatments and to provide in-depth examples of common psychological disorders supported by case studies. The 34 journal articles in this book authored by practicing psychotherapists, psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, and counselors describe the treatment of individual clients. In most cases, the authors discuss a client''s psychological problem , the treatment used w ith the client, and the outcome. This book is designed for use in courses in clinical, counseling, and abnormal psychology, each article is followed by (1) a list of psychological term s for classroom discussion and (2) questions that call for students'' opinions on various aspects of die case.Table of ContentsCOGNTIVE THERAPY 1. Changing Mistaken Beliefs through Visualization o f Early Recollections 2. Sexual Counseling with a Developmentally Disabled Couple: A Case Study 3. Reducing a Child's Nighttime Fears 4. Treatment of an Adolescent with Bowel Movement Phobia Using Self-Control Therapy 5. "Forbidden Fruit Tastes Especially Sweet." Cognitive-Behavior Therapy with a Kleptomaniac Woman: A Case Report BEHAVIOR THERAPY AND BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION 6. Behavioral Treatment o f Night Bingeing and Rumination in an Adult Case of Bulimia Nervosa 7. Decreasing Junk-Food Consumption Through the Use o f Self-Management Procedures: A Case Study 8. Case Report o f a Needle Phobia 9. Controlling Extremely Dangerous Aggressive Outbursts when Functional Analysis Fails 10. Linking Descriptive and Experimental Analyses in the Treatment of Bizarre Speech HUMANISTIC, C LIENT CENTERED, AND GESTALT THERAPY 11. Body Image Changes During Guided Affective Imagery 12. Self and Space 13. The Intruder: A Dream-Work Session with Commentary 14. A Look at the Self-Righteous Defense 15. Grieving the Loss of Narcissistic Entitlement: A Case Study GROUP AND FAMILY THERAPY 16. A Group Counseling Experience with the Very Old 17. Group and Individual Reactions to the Death o f a Member o f a University-Affiliated Women's Support Group 18. Multiple Severe Sexual Dysfunctions Resolved in Brief Sex Therapy 19. Childhood Neurotic Disorders with a Sexual Content Need Not Imply Child Sexual Abuse PSYCHOANALYSIS 20. Pubescence: A Psychoanalytic Study of One Girl's Experience of Puberty 21. The Psychoanalytic Treatment o f a Preschool Boy with a Gender Identity Disorder 22. Identity Formation in an Adolescent Girl: Boundaries Between Psychotherapy and Counselling REHABILITATION 23. Occupational Therapy Intervention for an Adult with Depression and Suicidal Tendencies 24. Extended Inpatient Treatment of a Refractory Heroin Addict: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Patients with a Dual Diagnosis 25. Alcoholic Women's Feminine Self-Concept and Mothering: The Importance of Reinforcing Self-Esteem in Treatment SPECIALIZED INTERVENTIONS 26. Hypnotherapy for Agoraphobia: A Case Study 27. A Case Analysis in Human Sexuality: Counseling to a Man with Severe Cerebral Palsy 28. Treating Adolescent Satanism in Art Therapy 29. Summoning a Punishing Angel: Treatment o f a Depressed Patient with Dissociative Features. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY AND MEDICINE 30. Therapy for an Anxious Patient Who Believes His Symptoms Are Caused by a Medical Problem 31. Psychotherapy by Telephone: A Therapeutic Tool for Cancer Patients 32. The Longing for Nurturance: A Case of Factitious Cancer 33. Eight Cases of Patients with Unfounded Fear of AIDS 34. Bulimia Nervosa and Acne May Be Related: A Case Report

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Book SynopsisThis book covers a vast range of network science techniques that can enhance archaeological research: network data collection and management, exploratory network analysis, sampling issues and sensitivity analysis, spatial networks, and network visualisation. It will be a key educational resource students and teachers.Table of Contents1. Introducing network science for archaeology; 2. Putting network science to work in archaeological research; 3. Network data; 4. Exploratory network analysis; 5. Quantifying uncertainty in archaeological networks; 6. Network visualisation; 7. Spatial networks and networks in space; 8. Uniting theory and method for archaeological network research; Appendix A: Answers for exercises; Appendix B: Software; Glossary.

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Book SynopsisThe influence of partisan news is presumed to be powerful, but evidence for its effects on political elites is limited, often based more on anecdotes than science. Using a rigorous quasi-experimental research design, observational data, and open science practices, this book carefully demonstrates how the re-emergence and rise of partisan cable news in the US affected the behavior of political elites during the rise and proliferation of Fox News across media markets between 1996 and 2010. Despite widespread concerns over the ills of partisan news, evidence provides a nuanced, albeit cautionary tale. On one hand, findings suggest that the rise of Fox indeed changed elite political behavior in recent decades. At the same time, the limited conditions under which Fox News'' influence occurred suggests that concerns about the network''s power may be overstated.

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Book SynopsisThe application of mixed methods research design in the built environment discipline by students and academics has continued to grow exponentially. However, with no dedicated mixed methods research design textbook in this domain, students have struggled to conduct research projects involving a mixed methods research design.Mixed Methods Research Design for the Built Environment provides a useful research methodology resource for students, academics, and researchers across various disciplines in the built environment such as construction management and project management, property and real estate management, quantity surveying and commercial management, building surveying, building services engineering, civil and geodetic engineering, and other built environment disciplines. The book can also be useful for students and academics outside the built environment knowledge domain.This textbook offers practical and step-by-step guidance on how to apply mixed methods reTable of Contents1. Introduction to Mixed Methods Research Designs in the Built Environment. 2. Onto-Epistemological Assumptions Underpinning Mixed Methods Research Designs. 3. Ethical Considerations in Mixed Methods Research Design. 4. A Review of Mixed Methods Research Design in Construction Education. 5. A Hybrid Project Management Model for Construction Projects: A Mixed Research Approach. 6. Enhancing the Employability of Quantity Surveying Graduates: A Mixed Methods Approach. 7. Understanding the Effects of the Built Environment on Autistic Adults. 8. A Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Social Value of Indigenous Procurement Policies in the Australian Construction Industry. 9. A Methodological Application to Construction Economics Research for Theory Refinement and Extension. 10. Effects of Physical Infrastructure on Practical Performance of Graduates in Architectural Technology in Southeast Nigeria: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Method Research Design. 11. An Exploration of Sustainable Procurement Practice in Irish Construction-Contracting Firms. 12. Investigating the Accident Causal Influence of Construction Project Features Using Sequential Exploratory Mixed Methods Design. 13. Infrastructure Project Selection and Prioritisation for Socio-economic Development in Mining Communities of Ghana: A Sequential Mixed Methods Research Approach. 14. Exploratory Sequential Mixed Method Research to Investigate Factors Affecting the Reputation of PFI/PF2 Projects in the UK. 15. An Exploration of the Implications of Sustainable Construction Practice: Mixed Methods Research Approach. 16. Using Convergent Mixed Methods to Explore the Use of Recycled Plastics as an Aggregate for Concrete Production in South Africa. 17. Adaptive Mixed Methods Research for Evaluating Community Resilience and the Built Environment.

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Book SynopsisPostdigital Play and Global Education: Reconfiguring Research is a re-turn to a large-scale, international project on childrenâs digital play. Adopting postqualitative and posthumanist theories, research practices are reconfigured all the way down from what counts as âdataâ, âtoolsâ, âinstrumentsâ, âtranscriptionâ, research sitesâ, âresearchersâ, to notions of responsibility and accountability in qualitative research. Through a series of vignettes involving complex human and more-than-human collaborators (e.g., GoPros, octopus, avatars, diaries, sackball, LEGO bricks), the authors challenge who and what can be playful and creative across contexts in the global north and global south. The diffractive methodology enacted interrupts Western developmental notions of agency that are dominant in research involving young children.The concept of âpostdigitalâ offers fresh opportunities to disrupt dominant understandings of childrenâs play. Play emerges as an enigmatic and shape-shifting human and more-than-human agentic force that operates beyond digital/non-digital, online/ offline binaries. By attuning to race, gender, age and language, invisible and colonising aspects of postdigital worldings the authors show how global education research can be reimagined through a posthumanist decentering of children without erasure.Postdigital Play and Global Education puts into practice Karen Baradâs agential realism, but also a range of postdevelopmental and posthumanist writings from diverse fields. The book will be of particular interest to researchers looking for guidance to enact agential realist and posthumanist philosophies in research involving young children.

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Book SynopsisDissertation Research Methods: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Up Your Research in the Social Sciences focuses specifically on the methodology for planning, writing and submitting your dissertation thesis. Written by two methodology experts in the social sciences, the book provides a step-by-step guide through each stage of the dissertation process. It covers all aspects of the methodological considerations needed, from choosing a topic or research question, developing a literature review, identifying research gaps, accessing potential study participants, utilizing the right sampling strategies, analyzing data and writing up findings. Readers are introduced to the main research methods normally used in dissertations and their characteristics, and they are guided to choose an appropriate research method for their study, provide a substantial description of the selected method and articulate strong arguments in support of it. The book is filled with tTable of Contents1. Planning Your Dissertation 2. Conducting a Literature Review and Developing a Theoretical/Conceptual Framework 3. Understanding the Types of Dissertation Research 4. Choosing an Appropriate Research Methodology 5. Understanding the Seven Types of Research Gaps 6. Developing the Research Problem 7. Developing the Purpose Statement 8. Developing the Research Statement and Research Questions 9. Research Alignment: Achieving Research Alignment in the Study 10. Understanding Limitations and Delimitations 11. Understanding Assumptions and How to Write Them in a Study 12. Understanding the Differences Between Contributions and the Significance of a Study 13. Deciding on the Source of Data 14. Understanding the Different Kinds of Data Collection Strategies 15. Planning and Implementing the Data Collection Process 16. Understanding Populations and Sampling 17. Planning and Implementing the Data Analysis Process 18. Ensuring Quality in the Study 19. Writing Your Dissertation: The Standard Format – Chapter 1 (Introduction) 20. Writing Your Dissertation: The Standard Format – Chapter 2 (Literature Review) 21. Writing Your Dissertation: The Standard Format – Chapter 3 (Research Methodology) 22. Writing Your Dissertation: The Standard Format – Chapter 4 (Data Analysis and Findings) 23. Writing Your Dissertation: The Standard Format – Chapter 5 (Discussion and Conclusions)

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Book SynopsisThis book presents different tools and techniques used for Decision Support Systems (DSS), including decision tree and table, and their modifications, multi-criteria decision analysis techniques, network tools of decision support, and various case-based reasoning methods supported by examples and case studies. Latest developments for each of the techniques have been discussed separately, and possible future research areas are duly identified as intelligent and spatial DSS.Features: Discusses all the major tools and techniques for Decision Support System supported by examples Explains techniques considering their deterministic and stochastic aspects Covers network tools including GERT and Q-GERT Explains the application of both probability and fuzzy orientation in the pertinent techniques Includes a number of relevant case studies along with a dedicated chapter on software This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in information systems, data analytics, operation research, including management and computer science areas.

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