Research methods / methodology Books

Book SynopsisEmpirical legal research is a growing field of academic expertise, yet lawyers are not always familiar with the possibilities and limitations of the available methods. Empirical Legal Research in Action presents readers with first-hand experiences of empirical research on law and legal issues.The chapters, written by an international cast of scholars, reflect on the methods that they have applied in their own empirical work, spanning a wide breadth of research from psychological experiments in personal injury to field studies in criminology. Empirical Legal Research in Action not only reviews the advantages, limitations and challenges that such methods pose but also considers the value of empiricism to lawyers and the law. Vitally, the contributions offer an academic reflection on methodological challenges, as well as the relevance, of empirical research for lawyers.This insightful book will be useful reading for academic researchers in law and for policymakers seeking to understand the methodological challenges of empirical work in legal research. Social sciences scholars will also find this book of interest to appreciate the multitude of methods in empirical legal research.Contributors include: B. Boppre, J. Crijns, P. Desmet, C. Engel, J. Etienne, I. Giesen, H. Grootelaar, P. Mascini, C.P. Reinders Folmer, M. Rorie, S.S. Simpson, W. Voermans, W.H. van Boom, K. van den Bos, I. van OorschotTrade Review'Many legal scholars and researchers would love to understand more about the mysterious world of empirical legal research. This wonderful collection distils the insight and experience of top empirical scholars in a way that is clear, easy to read and persuasively demonstrates the value of empirical research for legal doctrine. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to learn more about how to conduct empirical legal research or how to read and use empirical legal research in the practice and study of law.' --Christine Parker, The University of Melbourne, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: 1. Empirical legal research: charting the terrain Willem H. van Boom, Pieter Desmet and Peter Mascini 2. Conducting experiments and surveys in the field of administrative justice: on the importance of fair procedures in governance Hilke A. M. Grootelaar and Kees van den Bos 3. Experimental criminal law: a survey of contributions from law, economics and criminology Christoph Engel 4. Experimental approaches to private law: the case of redressing personal injury Christopher P. Reinders Folmer 5. Factorial survey research in the study of environmental regulatory processes Melissa Rorie, Sally S. Simpson and Breanna Boppre 6. Case studies in administrative law: the example of self-reporting rules in the regulation of business activities Julien Etienne 7. Cases under construction Irene van Oorschot and Peter Mascini 8. A traditional lawyer’s perspective on the importance of ELS for legal scholarship Jan H. Crijns, Ivo Giesen and Wim Voermans Index

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Book SynopsisResearch Ethics in the Real World highlights the links between research ethics and individual, social, professional, institutional, and political ethics. Helen Kara considers all stages of the research process and provides guidance for quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods researchers about how to act ethically throughout.Trade Review"...a great resource for thinking through ethics at every stage of the research design." The Evaluator“This excellent book goes far beyond the basic tenet of “do no harm,” and its comprehensive and holistic approach to the very real ethical issues confronting scholars, especially those in qualitative research, provides a wonderful resource…Not only that, but the book is beautifully written and, despite the author’s clam that there are “not many laughs” to be found this reviewer has found herself repeatedly diving into her review copy just for the pleasure of it.” The Independent Scholar, Volume 5, Spring 2019 * The Independent Scholar, Volume 5, Spring 2019 *"User friendly and at the same time accurate, thought provoking and thorough. Perfect for early stage graduate research students." Lia Levin, Tel Aviv University"Provides guidance on developing ethical relationships that acknowledge the connectedness of all living and non-living things to improve researchers' contribution to social and environmental justice." Donna Mertens, Gallaudet University"Using an inclusive approach, this book offers well-resourced and wide-ranging advice and guidance on recurrent research ethics issues, arranged by reference to the typical stages in the conduct of a research project." Colin Thomson, Senior Consultant AHRECS"A wonderfully engaging book, full of vivid detail and well mapped out examples that will be of great use both in the classroom and in my own research. " Jon Dean, Sheffield Hallam UniversityTable of ContentsPart one: research ethics in context; 1. Introduction; 2. Indigenous research and ethics; 3. Euro-Western research and ethics; 4. Research ethics regulation; 5. Evaluation research ethics; Part two: Doing research ethically; 6. Planning research ethically; 7. Ethical context setting and literature review; 8. Ethical data gathering; 9. Ethical data analysis; 10. Ethical reporting; 11. Ethical presentation of research findings; 12. Ethical dissemination; 13. Ethical aftercare; 14. Researcher well-being; 15. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThe first Handbook in economics dedicated to the discussion of the methods of experimental economics, this timely book analyses the current state-of-the-art in the field. The chapters systematically cover the most relevant issues in experimental design and implementation, while also exploring novel research developments. Offering a comprehensive review of experimental methods in economics, this 21 chapter Handbook covers theoretical and practical issues including: recruitment, software and laboratory organization, incentives, data analysis, and theory and policy development. Expert scholars offer unique insight into laboratory procedures, replication studies, field experiments and neuroeconomics, while also providing a novel set-valued equilibrium concept. The combination of basic methods and current developments will aid both novice and advanced experimental economists. This is a must-read for economic researchers and scholars using experimental methodology, providing vital reference and clarifying issues that will arise when designing and running experiments. Graduate students of experimental and behavioral economics will also find this a useful guide in learning about the advanced tools this exciting field has to offer.Trade Review'This is a wonderful book. It is rare that a book collects chapters that both discuss experimental methods as well as research on the frontiers of knowledge. This is a must-read for both the novice and the veteran experimentalist as well as those outside the field' --Andrew Schotter, New York University, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Arthur Schram and Aljaž Ule Part I Methods of Experimental Economics 1. Incentives James C. Cox and Vjollca Sadiraj 2. Deception Andreas Ortmann 3. Preference Measurement and Manipulation in Experimental Economics Hande Erkut and Ernesto Reuben 4. Data Analysis Peter G. Moffatt 5. Replication and other Practices for Improving Scientific Quality in Experimental Economics Colin F. Camerer, Anna Dreber, and Magnus Johannesson Part II Field Experiments 6. Advantages and Disadvantages of Field Experiments Anya Samek 7. Randomization in Field Experiments Noemi Peter and Adriaan R. Soetevent Part III Neuroeconomics 8. Brain Measurement and Manipulation Methods Jan B. Engelmann, Manon Mulckhuyse, and Chih-Chung Ting 9. An Introduction to Physiological Economics Oliver J. Hulme, Edward J.D. Webb, and Alexander C. Sebald 10. Neuroeconomics: Data Analysis Mael Lebreton and Kerstin Preuschoff 11. Homo Oeconomicus with a Personality—Trait-based Differences in Decision Making Carsten K.W. De Dreu and Jörg Gross Part IV Developing Economic Theory and Policy 12. Taking Process into Account when Modelling Risky Choice Graham Loomes 13. Rank-Dependent Choice Equilibrium: A Non-Parametric Generalization of QRE Jacob K. Goeree, Charles A. Holt, Philippos Louis, Thomas R. Palfrey, and Brian Rogers 14. Experiments on Macroeconomics: Methods and Applications Camille Cornand and Frank Heinemann 15. The Role of Experiments for Policy Design Peter Werner and Arno Riedl Part V Experimental Procedures 16. Subject Pools and Recruitment Ben Greiner and Marianne Stephanides 17. Software and Laboratory Organization Joep Sonnemans and Ailko van der Veen 18. Cross-Cultural Behavioral Experiments: Potential and Challenges Christian Thöni 19. Real-Effort Tasks Jeffrey Carpenter and Emiliano Huet-Vaughn 20. Experimenter Demand Effects Jonathan de Quidt, Lise Vesterlund, and Alistair J. Wilson 21. Communication in Laboratory Experiments Jordi Brandts, David J. Cooper, and Christina Rott Index

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. In this carefully drafted work, Ernst Hirsch Ballin uncovers the foundations of legal research methods, an area of legal scholarship distinctly lacking in standardisation. Offering a critical overview of the theories underlying methodological research, as well as the methods themselves, the book explores how such methods differ along critical, empirical, and fundamental lines, and how, by building on these approaches, legal research may contribute to well-considered developments in the law. Such explorative research, the author argues, is crucial in overcoming crises and restoring trust in the law. Key features include: an exploration of the common object of legal research: law in the sense of legal rules, decisions, principles and values special emphasis on the legal-grammatical category of personhood and on constitutional foundations a consideration of law as a normative language intended to guide behaviour a consideration of the theoretical underpinnings of legal research methods. This Advanced Introduction will greatly benefit legal scholars who seek to understand the object and methods of their work, as well as law and philosophy students looking to grasp the theoretical and methodological foundations of law and legal development.Trade Review'In this wonderfully succinct yet always rigorous volume, Ernst Hirsch Ballin models the very open-mindedness that he rightly identifies as essential to pushing beyond traditional jurisprudence. The result is an excellent introduction to various methodological and theoretical approaches to legal scholarship--what we might call semantic-behavioural, critical-discursive, genealogical-historical, empirical-social scientific--which together show the rich potential of law as an innovative discipline. We owe Hirsch Ballin a debt of gratitude for offering this always fair-minded and insightful take on a perennially challenging and contested topic.' --Peter L. Lindseth, University of Connecticut, School of Law, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Common object of legal research 2. Critical angles in legal research 3. Empirical legal research 4. Fundamental research 5. Humans in law’s grammar 6. Explorative research 7. Epilogue: horizons of legal research Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe path of a doctoral student can feel challenging and isolating. This guide provides doctoral students with key ideas and support to kick-start a doctoral journey, inspire progress and complete their thesis or dissertation. Featuring observations from experienced supervisors, as well as the reflections of current and recent postgraduate researchers, this intimate and entertaining book offers vital insights into the critical moments in any doctoral experience. Bringing together the voices of doctoral supervisors and candidates past and present from around the globe, How to Keep your Doctorate on Track will be a trusted companion for any PhD, DBA or EdD student. Supervisors and those offering support and guidance to doctoral candidates will also glean valuable insight into fresh approaches and their own practice. Contributors include: A. Alecsandru, F. Archontoulis, C. Atkinson, A. Byrnes-Johnstone, J. Callahan, A. Casey, R. Cole, O.S. Crocco, M. Cseh, Z. Djebali, G. Dobson, J. Donaghey, D.C. Duke, U. Furnier, V.O. Gekara, T. Gray, T.W. Greer, A. Hallin, B. Harney, G. Henry, C. Hughes, P. Jordan, M. Knox, S.F. Lambert, A. Lee, Q.Y. Lee, A. Lobo, R. Markey, N.S. Mauthner, E. McDonald, L. McKerr, D. Nickson, K. Nimon, E. Partlow, H. Prescott, N. Reynolds, S. Riaz, A. Robertson, J. Robinson, K. Rosenbusch, G. Ryan, J.J. Saunders, M. Shirmohammadi, M.K. Tran, A. Trif, M. Valverde, P. Watson Black, V. Webster, R. Whiting, C.F. WrightTrade Review‘. . . anyone pursuing graduate work should have plenty of support and at least one practical guide, like How to Keep Your Doctorate On Track. While the primary audience is obviously those considering or undertaking doctoral work, one key secondary audience is supervisors themselves. Each section pairs the perspectives of supervisors/professors with those of students. As the editors themselves point out, the student perspectives can be eye-opening. Perhaps if more supervisors paused to reflect on the varied experiences presented in this text, they could help mitigate some of the anxiety and depression felt by students under their tutelage.’ -- Kelly A Harrison, Technical CommunicationTable of ContentsContents: 1 What we wish we had known: lessons learned to keep your doctorate on track 1 Rebecca Loudoun, Emily A. Morrison, Mark N.K. Saunders and Keith Townsend PART I GETTING INTO IT 2 Choosing your topic: a supervisor perspective 14 Jimmy Donaghey 3 ‘Begin at the beginning’: identifying ideas for a PhD 22 Graeme Dobson 4 ‘I want to do it because I want to do it’: boarding flight PhD 31 Jemma J. Saunders 5 Asking “the” question 34 Emily McDonald 6 Whose doctorate is it anyway? How students and supervisors can work well together 36 Carol Atkinson and Keith Townsend 7 When an orchestra misses its harmony (or how I learnt to work with my supervisors) 43 Mai Khanh Tran 8 ‘How much time do I get?????’ 52 Peter J. Jordan 9 Views from the top and views of the valley: the paths of dissertation literature reviews 55 Maria Cseh 10 Critically reviewing the literature: the ghosts of literature present, past and future 65 Linzi McKerr 11 Reading academic papers: visiting and re-visiting old friends 74 Jennifer Robinson 12 Research philosophies and why they matter 76 Natasha S. Mauthner 13 Getting your research philosophy clear 87 Rosanna Cole 14 Changing philosophy (aka the only PhD is a finished PhD) 95 Brian Harney 15 Designing and conducting a quantitative study: lessons learned from work, home, and school 97 Kim Nimon 16 Strategies for analysing qualitative data: how to get started with making sense of all that material you’ve collected 107 Anette Hallin 17 Discovering statistics and developing a quantitative research design 117 Ursula Furnier 18 Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, how am I making sense of it all? 125 Merrel Knox 19 Too much of a good thing – tradeoffs between training and completion? 135 Keith Townsend PART II GETTING ON WITH IT 20 Critical feedback: transforming criticisms into indispensable insights 142 Emily A. Morrison 21 ‘They think I’m stupid’: dealing with supervisor feedback 159 Amanda Lee 22 No book or resource has all the answers 167 Rebecca Loudoun 23 “Ok Google … since when did you join my supervision team?” 169 Adam Robertson 24 Embracing research ethics: from cognitive walk-through to reflexive journey 171 Rebecca Whiting 25 Gaining ethical approval 182 Nora Pillard Reynolds 26 But I am just going home: research ethics and student safety 191 Safa Riaz 27 Organizational governance: the final hurdles for research approval 193 Amy N.B. Johnston 28 Wearing skirts and writing like a woman: a winding road to gaining access to research 200 Ana Alecsandru 29 Gaining access to apparently easy informants 210 Mireia Valverde 30 Letters from a doctoral researcher to a data collection advice column … and the responses 213 Sharon F. Lambert 31 Addressing power differentials and managing egos: how to collect reliable qualitative data when researching ‘elites’ 228 Chris F. Wright 32 Time is waiting in the wings 238 Mark N.K. Saunders 33 Navigating the supervisory relationship: the case of the disappearing supervisors 248 Vicki Webster 34 Managing time and maintaining focus 256 Colin Hughes 35 Tightrope walking: balancing the dynamic tensions of the doctoral process 264 Andrea Casey 36 Keeping your life on track: living one spoon at a time 272 Emma Partlow 37 Opportunities and challenges of studying abroad 281 Aurora Trif 38 Keeping life and career on track as a non-traditional doctorate student 283 Vicki Webster 39 Finders, keepers, losers, weepers! A doctoral candidate’s reality of changing thesis advisors 285 Polly Watson Black 40 To leave or not to leave your Alma Mater 293 Raymond Markey 41 My journey 303 Gerard Ryan PART III GETTING IT FINISHED AND MOVING ON 42 Eat, sleep, redraft, repeat 308 Ana Lobo 43 Challenges in writing up qualitative findings 316 Victor Oyaro Gekara 44 The power to write 323 Melika Shirmohammadi 45 Writing your thesis quickly and well 325 Tara Gray 46 Rewriting and overcoming writer’s block 336 Grace Henry 47 Overcoming writer’s block (and submission anxiety) 344 Fiona Archontoulis 48 The final mile: avoiding and overcoming viva trip-ups 345 Dawn C. Duke 49 My viva voce examination: a rollercoaster! 356 Zeineb Djebali 50 Let me defend myself (or at least my thesis) 365 Qian Yi Lee 51 Networking with academics to solve your PhD puzzle 367 Adam Robertson 52 Are conferences worth attending as a graduate student? Reflections and lessons from a former graduate student 377 Tomika W. Greer 53 A tale of three dissertations: experiences of transforming mentored research into an article 387 Jamie Callahan 54 How can you publish from your dissertation? 398 Katherine Rosenbusch 55 Publishing from your thesis 408 Dennis Nickson 56 Getting the first academic job 410 Oliver S. Crocco 57 Beyond the doctorate: getting your first job 420 Holly Prescott 58 Publications, what publications? 429 Mark N.K. Saunders 59 Balancing act 431 Polly Watson Black Index 433

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Book SynopsisInterest in experimental research in public management is on the rise, yet the field still lacks a broad understanding of its role in producing substantive findings and theoretical advances. Written by a team of leading international researchers, this book sets out the advantages of experiments in public management and showcases their rapidly developing contribution to research and practice. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the relationship between experiments and public management theory, and the benefits for examining causal effects. It will appeal to researchers and graduate-level students in public administration, public management, government, politics and policy studies. The key topics addressed are the distinct logic of experimental methods in the laboratory, in the field, and in survey experiments; how leading researchers are using different kinds of experiment to build knowledge about theory and practice across many areas of public management; and the research agendTrade Review'Experiments are, for good reason, a hot topic in public management research. This excellent collection provides both theory and practical advice to scholars about conducting and analyzing experimental data.' Steve Kelman, Harvard University, Massachusetts'These essays collectively introduce the potential that experimental methods have for uncovering the behavioral and institutional design elements of public management. The book traces the scope of existing work, but also offers an agenda and practical advice for an enduring research program. It is important reading for the serious student of public administration.' Anthony Bertelli, New York University'This is a very impressive collection of contributions to the cutting-edge method in the field of Public Administration. The book is full of insights and ideas that should tempt any researcher to experiment with experimental methods.' George Boyne, Cardiff University'This book is an excellent introduction and exhibit of experimentation in public administration, offering both chapters on how to carry out an experiment, the different types of experiments that exist ranging from panel surveys to lab experiments, the pros and cons of the method, as well as a large number of actual applications. The increase in the use of experiments coincides with the rise of a behavioural public administration and a call for more replication studies.' Sandra van Thiel, Radboud University Nijmegen, The NetherlandsTable of Contents1. Introduction. Experiments in public management research Oliver James, Sebastian R. Jilke and Gregg G. Van Ryzin; 2. A systematic review of experimental studies in public management journals Huafang Li and Gregg G. Van Ryzin; 3. Experiments and the classical roots of public administration: comments on the potential utility of experiments for contemporary public management Kenneth Meier and Kendall Funk; 4. Causal inference and the design and analysis of experiments Oliver James, Sebastian R. Jilke and Gregg G. Van Ryzin; 5. Field experiments in public management Oliver James, Peter John and Alice Moseley; 6. Survey experiments for public management research Sebastian R. Jilke and Gregg G. Van Ryzin; 7. Laboratory experiments: their potential for public management research Markus Tepe and Christine Prokop; 8. Work motivation Nicola Belle and Paola Cantarelli; 9. Experimenting with leadership in public organisations Lotte Andersen, Louise Bro, Anne Bøllingtoft and Jacob Ladenburg; 10. Prospects for experimental approaches to research on bureaucratic red tape Sanjay Pandey, Sheela Pandey and Gregg G. Van Ryzin; 11. Managerial use of performance data by bureaucrats and politicians Donald Moynihan, Poul Nielsen and Alexander Kroll; 12. Citizens and public performance measures: making sense of performance information Oliver James and Asmus Olsen; 13. Public sector transparency Stephan Grimmelikhuijsen, Ulrike Weske, Robin Bouwman and Lars Tummers; 14. Representative bureaucracy: an experimental approach Gregg G. Van Ryzin and Norma Riccucci; 15. Coproduction of public services Simon Andersen, Morten Jakobsen, Søren Serritzlew and Mette Thomsen; 16. Expectations and satisfaction with public services Jue Young Mok, Oliver James and Gregg G. Van Ryzin; 17. Citizen and users' responses to public service failure: experimentation about blame, exit and voice Oliver James and Sebastian R. Jilke; 18. Assessing public support for government policy: comparing experimental and attitudinal approaches Scott Robinson, James Stoutenborough and Arnold Vedlitz; 19. Legislative oversight of the bureaucracy: insights from formal modeling and experimental testing Susumu Shikano, Michael Stoffel and Markus Tepe; 20. Experimental research for nonprofit management: charitable giving and fundraising Mirae Kim, Dyana Mason and Huafang Li; 21. Replication of experimental research: implications for the study of public management Richard Walker, M. Jin Lee and Oliver James; 22. The experimental turn in public management: how methodological preferences drive substantive choices Steven Van de Walle; 23. Changing how government works: the transformative potential of an experimental public management Peter John; 24. Conclusions. Towards an experimental public management? Oliver James, Sebastian R. Jilke and Gregg G. Van Ryzin.

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Book SynopsisThe practice-based approach to the study of work and organizing has been widely adopted in recent years, yet its theoretical and methodological systematization has only just begun. Silvia Gherardi expertly provides an overview on the topics and issues addressed by practice-based studies. By means of a series of examples drawn from the best-known analyses using this approach, the book provides methodological guidance on how to conduct empirical research on practices, and how to interpret them from three perspectives: practices 'from outside' practices 'from inside', and the social effects produced by practices.The distinctive trait of this book is the presentation of the classic studies that gave rise to the practice-based approach, and through their analysis the illustration of their problems and methods is presented. Masters students, doctoral students and scholars will find plenty of invaluable information in this methodological book. In relation to a lively and wide-ranging debate conducted at the international level, but not yet systematized in its methodological assumptions, the book will also be of interest to those practitioners curious about a view of work as a practical activity which develops within an ecology of social, economic and material relationships.Trade Review'This book is a very commendable resource for all researchers interested in practice-based studies. It makes essential reading for all those who too often claim to engage in practice-based work without considering the intellectual and methodological roots of the field. This work is therefore far more than a methodological handbook; it makes readers aware of the rich intellectual traditions from which practice-based studies have originated, which have important consequences for the way we understand and study practices.' -- M@n@gement Journal'The variety of approaches that claim to constitute practice-based research are several and varied. Silvia Gherardi cuts through the various approaches to address practice-based research as itself a practice in an invaluable guide for organization and management researchers. Written in a characteristically accessible style, this volume is an indispensable guide.' -- Stewart Clegg, University of Technology Business School, Sydney, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. How Ordinary Work is Practically Accomplished 2. Working in Coordination Centres 3. Sensible Knowledge and Knowledgeable Bodies 4. Sociomaterial Practices and Technological Environments 5. Learning to Talk in Practice and About Practice 6. On Rules, on Knowing the Rules and on Ordinary Prescription 7. Representing the Textures of Practices 8. Ethnography for the Practice-based Design of Information Systems 9. Towards a Practice Theory of Organizing Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis original book fills a significant gap in legal literature by providing an exploration of research methodologies in public law, a field of research in which research methods are becoming increasingly prominent and sophisticated. Featuring thoughtful chapters written by leading scholars in the field, this book provides a thorough explanation of the key features, characteristics, and challenges of distinct methodological approaches to public law research. Divided into four broad categories; traditional, institutional, technical and critical, chapters cover a wide range of approaches, from doctrinal and interpretive methods to empirical, socio-legal, and Marxist approaches. The book promotes critical reflection on many of the most common methodological approaches and aims to demystify research methodologies in public law for new scholars and interdisciplinary researchers alike.Researching Public Law in Common Law Systems will be essential reading for academics and students in public law, suitable for advanced scholars and those who are new to the field. It will also be relevant to those with an interest in empirical methods, legal methods, and research methodologies more broadly in the social sciences.Trade Review‘Public law scholarship in recent years has become richer and more complex – expanding our capacity to address new questions, but also creating new methodological challenges. In this important new volume, Paul Daly and Joe Tomlinson bring together some of the leading public lawyers in the common law world to help unpack and navigate these challenges. Bringing together theoretical, doctrinal, sociolegal and comparative perspectives, the volume is essential reading for those new to and established in the field.’ -- Rosalind Dixon, University of New South Wales, Australia‘Public law scholarship in recent years has become richer and more complex – expanding our capacity to address new questions, but also creating new methodological challenges. In this important new volume, Paul Daly and Joe Tomlinson bring together some of the leading public lawyers in the common law world to help unpack and navigate these challenges. Bringing together theoretical, doctrinal, sociolegal and comparative perspectives, the volume is essential reading for those new to and established in the field.’ -- Rosalind Dixon, University of New South Wales, Australia‘This excellent collection shines a bright light onto issues of method in public law research. It is a hugely useful and welcome contribution to the field, and is a “must-read” for anyone engaging seriously with the question of how we know what we think we know.’ -- Simon Halliday, University of Strathclyde, UKTable of ContentsContents: List of contributors vii 1 Introduction to Researching Public Law in Common Law Systems 1 Paul Daly and Joe Tomlinson PART I THE TRADITIONAL 2 History to Understand, and History to Reform, English Public Law 25 J.W.F. Allison 3 Interpretive Theory in Public Law 58 Farrah Ahmed and Adam Perry 4 Mapping Doctrinal Methods 70 Jason NE Varuhas PART II THE INSTITUTIONAL 5 Researching Public Law and the Administrative State 105 Paul Daly and Joe Tomlinson 6 Public Law and Legislative Studies 118 Louise Thompson 7 Studying Judicial Decision-making 136 Emmett Macfarlane PART III THE TECHNICAL 8 Comparative Public Law 151 Theunis Roux 9 Mapping the Theoretical Turn in British Public Law Scholarship 175 Samuel Tschorne and Martin Loughlin vi Researching public law in common law systems 10 Public Law and Empirical Legal Research 207 Sarah Nason PART IV THE CRITICAL 11 Marxism and Public Law 231 Paul O’Connell 12 But Interrupting the Flow … Socio-Legal Approaches to Public Law 251 Helen Carr and Ed Kirton Darling 13 Public Law in Indigenous Contexts: Indigenous Law in the Contexts of Public Law 270 Janna Promislow Index 294

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Book SynopsisThis engaging book explores the porous borders of research with art, therapy and education, helping researchers reflect on their practice and consider more carefully the potential consequences and impacts of their work.Table of ContentsPart 1: Introduction to qualitative, creative, and embodied research Introduction to Part 1 Lesson 1: Reflection Lesson 2: Awareness Lesson 3: Relationship Part 2: Disciplinary borders Introduction to Part 2 Lessons from art Lessons from science Lessons from ethics Part 3: Case studies Introduction to Part 3 Case study 1: Working with children Case study 2: Working with artists and researchers Case study 3: Working with embodied academics Case study 4: Working with scientists Weaving in

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Book SynopsisTaking the Fear Out of Data Analysis provides readers with the necessary knowledge and skills to understand, perform, and interpret quantitative data analysis effectively. Acknowledging that people often dislike statistics and quantitative methods, this book illustrates that statistical reasoning can be a fun and intuitive part of our lives.Key Features: Split into three sections covering how to understand data, preparing data for analysis and carrying out the analysis Blends theory with practical examples in a logical and straightforward manner to guide readers in making sense of statistical inference Offers universal knowledge that can be applied to a variety of software applications with limited technical complexity to aid the learning process Short and concise chapters focusing on the essence of the topics covered, such as analytical techniques that are typically used in behavioral and social science research Significantly revised and updated, this textbook is an essential text for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in fields such as information systems, international business and marketing. It will also be beneficial for practitioners involved in data science, data analytics, and market research.Trade Review‘Written with wry wit and incredible clarity, the authors provide the reader with a detailed understanding of seminal issues in data analysis. A masterful work that truly does “take the fear out of data analysis” – this book is a rare treat indeed.’ -- David A. Griffith, Mays Business School, Texas A&M University, US‘Written by a proficient team of authors, Taking the Fear out of Data Analysis is a fascinating … ah, forget the marketing blurb. This is a great text, you should read it! There is no doubt that you will devour this book in no time and learn a lot about statistics on the way.' -- Marko Sarstedt, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Germany‘Statistics. I know – you hate it. It’s hard and confusing. Students of all levels find the topic hard. I tell them to get this book. And no! They cannot borrow mine, I don’t want to lose it. Diamantopoulos, Schlegelmilch and Halkias knock another one out of the park with this excellent introduction to a great array of statistical issues. They start right at the beginning – which is always a good place to start if you’re a beginner – and gently, often hilariously, and successfully guide the reader through the various learning moments that need to be negotiated if one is to become fearless in the face of columns of data. Priceless.’ -- John Cadogan, School of Business and Economics, Loughborough University, UK‘The new edition of this book provides excellent guidance to data knowledge and competence using a problem-solving approach. With the digital becoming increasingly important, analytical skills should be key competencies in everybody’s daily life. To achieve this goal, Taking the Fear out of Data Analysis is highly recommended.’ -- Zhongming Wang, Zhejiang University, China‘The significantly extended, new edition is increasingly relevant as the world of quantitative methods has kept on expanding, in part due to an explosion in software programs that scholars can use seemingly without much understanding. Do not let the light-hearted nature of this book fool you. It is a statistics book that carefully leads authors through all the necessary stages of analysis. It effortlessly explains the analysis details and assumptions that PhD examiners, journal reviewers, and conference presentation audience members insist on raising. This excellent new edition is destined to be very well thumbed.’ -- Matthew Robson, Cardiff Business School, UKTable of ContentsContents: Pre-publication reviews from around the world Introduction to Taking the Fear out of Data Analysis PART I UNDERSTANDING DATA 1. What is data (and can you do it in your sleep)? 2. Does sampling have a purpose other than providing employment for statisticians? 3. Why should you be concerned about different types of measurement? PART II PREPARING DATA FOR ANALYSIS 4. Have you cleaned your data and found the mistakes you made? 5. Why do you need to know your objective before you fail to achieve it? PART III CARRYING OUT THE ANALYSIS 6. Why not take it easy initially and describe your data? 7. Can you use few numbers in place of many to summarize your data? 8. What about using estimation to see what the population looks like? 9. How about sitting back and hypothesizing? 10. Simple things first: One variable, one sample 11. Getting experienced: Making comparisons 12. Getting adventurous: Searching for relationships 13. Getting hooked: A look into multivariate analysis 14. Getting obsessed: A further look into multivariate analysis 15 It’s all over … or is it? Index

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Book SynopsisThis valuable textbook provides an accessible, pragmatic how-to guide for using participatory methods in research. Providing practical advice, real-world examples, and packed with reflective questions, top tips and suggested further reading, this book will be an essential resource for students and researchers alike.Table of ContentsPart I: Principles Defining participatory research Co-production as an approach Part II: Practice Research design Ethics of participatory research Data collection approaches within participatory research Approaches to analysis Dissemination Part III: Reality The reality of applying participatory approaches Community-campus partnerships The impact of participatory research

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Book SynopsisToday''s societies require research approaches that are creative, sensitive to cultural and contextual diversity, rooted in engagement and critical dispositions, and situated within local contexts. Action research and evaluation are inquiries into and about human lives. Both modes generate actionable data in specific contexts to facilitate positive social change and to further social justice. This book explores the potential of integrating action research and evaluation frameworks to encourage knowledge democracy, data literacy, and ethical practices. The authors draw a clear connection between program enactment and program goals, investigating the processes of design, qualitative and quantitative data collection, and analysis, and mixed methods considerations. Key questions include: why is new research paradigm needed? How do we define data literacy? How do we understand equitable societies? Working from the belief that knowledge is created constantly in our world by those in real-world settings and practical contexts, Evaluation and Action Research provides practitioners with an accessible guide to better inform practice and decision making.Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1. Evaluation/Action Research Integrated Framework: Participative and Collaborative Chapter 2. Determining a Purpose and a Focus Chapter 3. Getting Down to the Design: Determining Our Examination Main Questions and Appropriate Designs Chapter 4. Qualitative Data Collection/Quantitative Data Collection; Mixed-Methods Considerations Chapter 5. Ethical Challenges in Action Research and Evaluation: Reflecting on Tensions Interlude: Preface to Data Analysis and Informing Data Literacy Chapter 6. Qualitative Data Analysis Chapter 7. Quantitative Data Analysis Chapter 8. Mixed-Methods: Integrating Data Analyses to Gain Comprehensive Understanding of Problems, Contexts, and Stakeholder Needs Chapter 9. Revisiting Our Integrated Model: Focus on Facilitating Social Justice and Equitable Societies Glossary References

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Cricket 5 Chapter 1: Taking In the Joy of Cricket 7 Chapter 2: Getting to Grips with the Basics 19 Chapter 3: From 10 Overs to 5 Days: The Many Formats of Cricket 47 Chapter 4: Becoming a Cricket Fan 69 Part 2: Welcome to Planet Cricket 93 Chapter 5: Grasping the Global Rivalries 95 Chapter 6: Taking in Big International Tournaments 119 Chapter 7: Domestic Men’s and Women’s Cricket 141 Chapter 8: Cricket Lands in the United States 167 Part 3: Playing the Game 193 Chapter 9: Grabbing the Right Gear: Cricket Equipment 195 Chapter 10: Honing Your Batting Skills 213 Chapter 11: Making It Big as a Bowler 245 Chapter 12: Fielding Made Easy 271 Chapter 13: Talking Tactics: Captaining a Cricket Team 293 Chapter 14: Talented Training and Cricket Coaching 319 Part 4: The Part of Tens 337 Chapter 15: Ten Greatest Ever Cricketers 339 Chapter 16: Ten Most Memorable Cricket Matches 347 Chapter 17: Ten Mind-boggling Cricket Feats 355 Index 363

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Book SynopsisThis book explores research from the researchers’ perspective: why to engage in research, what methods to follow, how to operate in daily life, what the responsibilities are, how to engage with society, and the ethical issues confronting professionals in their day-to-day research. The book systematically discusses what every student should be told when entering academic or industrial research so that they can avoid going through the painful process of learning by personal experience and lots of errors. Rather than being technical, it is philosophical and sometimes even anecdotal, combining factual information and commonly accepted knowledge on research and its methods, while at the same time clearly distinguishing between objective and factual concepts and data, and subjective considerations. The book is about scientific research in general and as such holds true for any scientific field. However, it is fair to say that the different fields differ in their research cultures and in their eco-systems. The book reflects the author’s experience accumulated over almost 50 years of teaching graduate courses and lecturing in doctoral symposia at Politecnico di Milano, University of Zurich, TU Wien, Peking University, and at various conferences, and of academic research in informatics (also known as computer science). This book is mainly intended for students who are considering research as a possible career option; for in-progress researchers who have entered doctoral programs; and for junior postdoctoral researchers. It will also appeal to senior researchers involved in mentoring students and junior researchers. Table of Contents1What is research and why we do it.- 2Research Methodology.- 3The products of research: publication and beyond.- 4The researcher's progress.- 5Research evaluation.- 6Research ethics.

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Book SynopsisHow do I create a good research hypothesis?How do I know when my literature review is finished?What is the difference between a sample and a population?What is power and why is it important?In an increasingly data-driven world, it is more important than ever for students as well as professionals to better understand the process of research. This invaluable guide answers the essential questions that students ask about research methods in a concise and accessible way. Trade Review"This is a concise text that has good coverage of the basic concepts and elementary principles of research methods. It picks up where many traditional research methods texts stop and provides additional discussion on some of the hardest to understand concepts." -- University of Central Florida"I think it’s a great idea for a text (or series), and I have no doubt that the majority of students would find it helpful. The material is presented clearly, and it is easy to read and understand. My favorite example from those provided is on p. 7 where the author provides an actual checklist for evaluating the merit of a study. This is a great tool for students and would provide an excellent “practice” approach to learning this skill. Over time students wouldn’t need a checklist, but I think it would be invaluable for those students with little to no research experience." -- University of DenverTable of ContentsPart 1. Understanding the Research Process and Getting Started Part 2. Reviewing and Writing About Your Research Question Part 3. Introductory Ideas About Ethics Part 4. Research Methods: Knowing the Language, Knowing the Ideas Part 5. Sampling Ideas and Issues Part 6. Describing Data Using Descriptive Techniques Part 7. All About Testing and Measuring Part 8. Understanding Different Research Methods Part 9. All About Inference and Significance

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Book SynopsisA proposal for using cost-benefit analysis to evaluate the socioeconomic impact of public investment in large scientific projects.Large particle accelerators, outer space probes, genomics platforms: all are scientific enterprises managed through the new form of the research infrastructure, in which communities of scientists collaborate across nations, universities, research institutions, and disciplines. Such large projects are often publicly funded, with no accepted way to measure the benefits to society of these investments. In this book, Massimo Florio suggests the use of cost-benefit analysis (CBA) to evaluate the socioeconomic impact of public investment in large and costly scientific projects.The core concept of CBA of any infrastructure is to undertake the consistent intertemporal accounting of social welfare effects using the available information. Florio develops a simple framework for such accounting in the research infrastructure context and then offers a sy

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Book Synopsis What are the benefits of conducting research while practising? Which research methods are most suitable for busy practitioners? How can practitioners weave research into their everyday practice without it becoming a burdensome add-on? What practical and ethical considerations should counsellors and therapists take into account when researching? This book focuses on the issues facing practising clinicians wishing to engage in research. It outlines approaches involving both clients and other professionals in the research and argues for approaches that combine an exploration of the experience as well as the effectiveness of therapies. With an emphasis on âdo-ableâ research, the book examines the dilemmas and challenges for clinicians in recruiting participants and combining research with clinical practice, and includes step-by-step guides to doing research projects. Key topics covered include: Collaborative research The ethics of research Mixed mTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction: Research in psychotherapy and counselling Getting started: Generating and refining research questionsSampling and generalizabilityChoosing a qualitative methodQuestions of evaluation and outcomePsychotherapy process research: Exploring what happens in psychotherapySingle case and case study approachesObserving and participatingInterview methodologyApproaches to validityFinal reflectionsReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisâœThis is an excellent and much needed book. It has a clear and logical structure that leads you through the knowledge base needed to critically appraise and evaluate clinical research studies ... Each section has brief measurable learning outcomes to give the learning focus and particularly helpful is the âœJargon Bustingâ glossary placed at the end of each chapter ... This is the book I wish I had written.âChristine Lorraine Carline, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health, Staffordshire University, UKâœThis short book covers all the major issues and perspectives with which health undergraduates must become familiar ... It is written in plain English with clear explanations and appropriate examples, along with exercises, articles and glossaries. For those students who approach the topic of research with trepidation, this book will be a welcome and painless introduction.âDavid Shaw, Lecturer, The Open University, UKâœThe author has provided a text that is Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Evidence Based PracticeChapter 2: The Nature of ResearchChapter 3: Quantitative ResearchChapter 4: Analysis of Quantitative DataChapter 5: Qualitative ResearchChapter 6: Qualitative AnalysisChapter 7: Mixed MethodsChapter 8: Ethics in ResearchChapter 9: Searching for LiteratureChapter 10: Critically Reviewing LiteratureAppendixIndex

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Book SynopsisThis book is a detailed and comprehensive guide to undertaking quantitative health research at postgraduate and professional level. It takes you through the entire research process, from designing the project to presenting the results and will help you execute high quality quantitative research that improves and informs clinical practice.Written by a team of research experts, this book covers common practical problems such as applying theory to research and analysing data. It also includes chapters on communicating with ethics committees, recruiting samples from vulnerable populations, audit as a research approach, quasi-experimental designs and using cognitive interviewing, making it a new and innovative offering for health researchers. Other topics covered in this book include: Ethical considerations of research Designing and planning quantitative research projects Data measurement and collection Analyzing and presenting resultsWith a strong practical focus, eaTable of ContentsIntroduction Part OnePhilosophy, Theory, Research Problems and Research QuestionsChapter 1Philosophical Basis for ResearchChapter 2The Importance and Use of Social Theory in Health Care Research Chapter 3Identifying Research Problems – Reviewing Research Priorities Chapter 4Writing Research Questions and Hypotheses Part Two Ethical ConsiderationsChapter 5Ethical Principles in Research Chapter 6Communicating with Research Ethics Committees Chapter 7Recruiting Samples from Vulnerable Populations Part ThreeQuantitative Research Designs Chapter 8Designing and Conducting Quantitative Research Studies Chapter 9Sampling Issues in Health Care Research Chapter 10Planning and Conducting Surveys Chapter 11Quasi-experimental and retrospctive prestest designs for Health Care Research Chapter 12Audit in health care Chapter 13Evaluation Research Part FourMeasurement and Data Collection Chapter 14Using Cognitive Interviewing in Research Chapter 15Questionnaires and Instruments for Health Care Research Chapter 16Issues and Debates in Validity and Reliability Part FiveAnalysing and Presenting Data Chapter 17Understanding Probability Chapter 18Analysing Data from Small and large samples and Non-normal and normal distributions Chapter 19Secondary Data Analysis Chapter 20Presenting your research findings

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Book SynopsisThis book guides student researchers through the different stages of small-scale or practitioner research, a common component of study for students training to work in the lifelong learning sector. The authors look at the entire research journey, from planning a research topic and framing research questions, through the process of data collection and analysis, to writing up and presentation. Using a step-by-step approach the book tackles common thorny issues such as: Understanding the different genres of research Discussion of qualitative and quantitative approaches to research The importance of forming research questions and of locating them within current research literature How to do a literature review Dealing with permissions, access and ethics The nuts and bolts of research methods Interpreting data and writing up research findings Together with case studies and examples of real-life research projects that have been completed by the authorsâ own Table of ContentsWhat is educational research? Types of practitioner research Models of research Asking questions Research ethics Gathering data Making sense of your data Evaluating your research Writing up and disseminating research

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Book SynopsisThis second edition textbook provides invaluable guidance on carrying out qualitative research in psychology using methods both individually and in combination. Suitable for researchers at all stages of their development, the book provides a go-to resource for students who are just starting out, as well as for experienced qualitative researchers planning to carry out research pluralistically. Key features include:âA new chapter on Thematic AnalysisâUpdated chapters on four other widely used qualitative method â grounded theory, interpretative phenomenological analysis, discourse analysis and narrative analysisâDiscussions of the theoretical foundations of qualitative methods employed singly and pluralisticallyâConsideration of ethical and quality issues pertinent to different methods when used separately and in conjunctionâInclusion of the use of visual and other non-textuTable of ContentsContributors AcknowledgementsPart 1: Some Core ApproachesQualitative Research in PsychologyGrounded Theory ApproachesInterpretative Phenomenological AnalysisDiscourse Analysis ApproachesNarrative Analysis ApproachesPart 2: Combining Core ApproachesPragmatics of Pluralistic Qualitative Research Interpreting Data PluralisticallyWriting Up Pluralistic Qualitative ResearchLooking ForwardGlossaryReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisThe SPSS Survival Manual throws a lifeline to students and researchers grappling with this powerful data analysis software.In her bestselling manual, Julie Pallant guides you through the entire research process, helping you choose the right data analysis technique for your project. From the formulation of research questions, to the design of the study and analysis of data, to reporting the results, Julie discusses basic through to advanced statistical techniques. She outlines each technique clearly, providing step by step procedures for performing your analysis, a detailed guide to interpreting data output and examples of how to present your results in a report.For both beginners and experienced users in psychology, sociology, health sciences, medicine, education, business and related disciplines, the SPSS Survival Manual is an essential text. Illustrated with screen grabs, examples of output and tips, it is supported by a website with sample data and guidelines on report writing.This seventh edition is fully revised and updated to accommodate changes to IBM SPSS Statistics procedures, screens and output. A website with support materials for students and lecturers is available at https://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9781760875534/Trade Review'An excellent introduction to using SPSS for data analysis. It provides a self-contained resource itself, with more than simply (detailed and clear) step-by-step descriptions of statistical procedures in SPSS. There is also a wealth of tips and advice, and for each statistical technique a brief, but consistently reliable, explanation is provided.' - Associate Professor George Dunbar, University of Warwick'This book is recommended as ESSENTIAL to all students completing research projects - minor and major.' - Dr John Roodenburg, Monash UniversityTable of ContentsPrefaceData files and websiteIntroduction and overviewPart One Getting started1 Designing a study 2 Preparing a codebook 3 Getting to know IBM SPSS Statistics Part Two Preparing the data file 4 Creating a data file and entering data 5 Screening and cleaning the data Part Three Preliminary analyses 6 Descriptive statistics 7 Using graphs to describe and explore the data 8 Manipulating the data 9 Checking the reliability of a scale 10 Choosing the right statistic Part Four Statistical techniques to explore relationships among variables 11 Correlation 12 Partial correlation 13 Multiple regression 14 Logistic regression 15 Factor analysis Part Five Statistical techniques to compare groups 16 Non-parametric statistics 17 T-tests 18 One-way analysis of variance 19 Two-way between-groups ANOVA 20 Mixed between-within subjects analysis of variance 21 Multivariate analysis of variance 22 Analysis of covariance Appendix: Details of data files Recommended reading References Index

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Book SynopsisResearch Methods for Forensic Psychologists is an accessible and comprehensive textbook that introduces students to the research process in forensic psychology. Adopting a problem-based learning approach, this book offers a how-to' guide to the whole research process and empowers readers to develop their own programme of research, from initial vague ideas, to developing a research question, to carrying out a methodologically rigorous research project, to disseminating the findings.The text is centred on five case studies, sufficiently different in nature to address the most common research methodologies. Each case study is linked with a specific research question that will be used to illustrate the research process throughout the rest of the book. Topics covered in the book include: Design and Planning, including a literature search, a discussion of different sorts of data, practical and feasibility issues, research etTrade Review‘This book is a landmark text that is set to become a fundamental read for forensic students and researchers. Sarah Brown and Emma Sleath have done a fantastic job of putting together a text that explains the process of conducting forensic psychology research from start to finish. This is the first UK textbook to specifically grapple with the "real-world" problems experienced by forensic researchers which mainstream texts are unable to address. I only wish such a text had been available when I was conducting my own PhD!’ - Theresa A. Gannon, Professor of Forensic Psychology, CORE-FP, University of Kent, UK ‘Comprehensive, accessible, detailed and practical - a gem of a book for anyone researching in a forensic setting. From formulating your research question to disseminating your findings, everything you need to know to plan, conduct and present your research is right here. A "must-have" for all students and budding researchers in criminal justice.’ - Jo Clarke, PhD, Programme Director, MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology, University of York, UK ‘I am delighted to endorse this book. I have been involved in delivering postgraduate forensic psychology training for almost 20 years and this is THE book that we have been waiting for. It is clear and concise and focuses on all the main issues that plague any early researcher in the forensic field. I will be putting this on my required reading for our postgraduates and would recommend that postgraduate students, early researchers and all other course directors buy a copy too.’ - Liz Gilchrist, Professor of Forensic Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK Table of Contents1. Introduction Section 1: Designing and planning 2. Searching the literature 3. Methods 4. Types of data 5. From research question to research design 6. Practical and feasibility issues in research 7. Ethics in forensic psychology research 8. Research proposal Section 2: Conducting research 9. Gaining ethical approval 10. Setting up and implementing your study 11. Collecting data 12. Data analysis Section 3: Dissemination of your research findings 13. Purpose of dissemination 14. Literature review papers 15. Empirical papers 16. Conference presentations.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, Tullock focuses attention on the organisation of science, raising important questions about scientific inquiry and specifically about the problems of science as a social system. Tullock poses such questions as: how do scientists engage in apparently co-operative contributions in the absence of hierarchic organisation and why are scientific contributions worthy, for the most part, of the public''s trust? Throughout The Organization of Inquiry, Tullock answers these questions and many more through a pioneering exploration of the interrelationship between economics and the philosophy of science, much of which had defied then-conventional wisdom. Anyone interested in scientific endeavour will find the combination of Tullock''s powerful logic, his sharp forensic skills, and his barbed wit elucidating and helpful.

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Book SynopsisTaking a simplified approach to statistics, this textbook teaches students the skills required to conduct and understand quantitative research. It provides basic mathematical instruction without compromising on analytical rigor, covering the essentials of research design; descriptive statistics; data visualization; and statistical tests including t-tests, chi-squares, ANOVAs, Wilcoxon tests, OLS regression, and logistic regression. Step-by-step instructions with screenshots are used to help students master the use of the freely accessible software R Commander. Ancillary resources include a solutions manual and figure files for instructors, and datasets and further guidance on using STATA and SPSS for students. Packed with examples and drawing on real-world data, this is an invaluable textbook for both undergraduate and graduate students in public administration and political science.

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Book SynopsisChristianity as a cultural force, whether rising or falling, has seldom been analysed through the actual processes by which tradition is transmitted, modified, embraced or rejected. This book achieves that end through a study of bishops of the Church of England, their wives and their children, to show how values fostered in the vicarage and palace shape family, work and civic life in a supposedly secular age. Davies and Guest integrate, for the first time, sociological concepts of spiritual capital with anthropological ideas of gift-theory and, alongside theological themes, use these to illuminate how the religious professional functions in mediating tradition and fostering change. Motifs of distant prelates, managerially-minded fathers in God and rebellious clergy children are reconsidered in a critical light as new empirical evidence offers unique insights into how the clergy family functions as an axis of social power in an age incredulous to ecclesiastical hierarchy. Bishops, WiTrade Review'This is a fascinating and insightful sociological study of the Church of England which deserves wide readership. The question it addresses - that of the transmission of spiritual capital across generations - is a crucially important one and its conclusions should be of interest to all those concerned for the good of English society.' The Rt Revd Dr John Inge, Bishop of Huntingdon 'There are many myths and misunderstandings about Bishops and their households which this wise and reflective book will go a long way to dispel.' The Rt Revd Kenneth Stevenson, Bishop of Portsmouth ’There is much to be learned here from the frankness with which hitherto unacknowledged problems are exposed. It is clear that this is a book that might profitably be read by all married bishops, and by other clergy, too, as a basis for self-examination... It deserves to be read, not least by those who see scope in themselves for becoming better clerical parents, as well as by those responsible for providing the contexts in which such parents live and work.’ Church Times ’...this is a solid, original and important work that deserves close reading. The study is an excellent example of how sociology might be applied to theological understandings.’ New Blackfriars ’Through new findings and a helpful review of existing knowledge, this book makes a valuable contribution to understanding of the lives of bishops and their families and the significant contribution that they have made to British culture in the twentieth century.’ Rural Theology ’... of interest to the practical theologian because of the questions it raises about the transmission of religious faith within the clergy family and the corresponding questions it raises about the lack of transmission in many modern families that do not share the same characteristics as the families investigated.’ Practical Theology ’However one analyses the spiritual capital flowing from episcopal homes, this research is a good aTable of ContentsBishops, Wives and Children

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a rigorous yet accessible introduction to the scientific study of sociology and other social sciences. It is designed to provide students with the basic tools needed to be both critical consumers and beginning producers of scholarly social science research.Trade Review'Kellstedt, Whitten, and Tuch provide an accessible, sophisticated text. With well-chosen examples, they show why a full understanding of research design, theory construction, and causal inference is essential for effective use of our modern toolkit of data analysis techniques.' Stephen L. Morgan, Johns Hopkins University'A comprehensive and well-written introduction to the techniques and logic of social research. The logic and application of a wide range of methodological techniques are explained eloquently and clearly, and the examples used cut across social science disciplines. This book should be widely used in methods courses across the social sciences.' George Wilson, University of Miami'This valuable textbook is unique for two reasons: first, it seamlessly integrates theory, research design, and data analysis, providing students with the foundation required to develop empirically grounded research projects that can make theoretical progress in social science. Second, it is accessible and engaging, drawing students in and showing them how stimulating and exciting social research can be.' Michael Hughes, Virginia TechTable of ContentsList of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. The Scientific Study of Society; 2. The Art of Theory Building; 3. Evaluating Causal Relationships; 4. Research Design; 5. Survey Research; 6. Measuring Concepts of Interest; 7. Getting to Know Your Data; 8. Probability and Statistical Inference; 9. Bivariate Hypothesis Testing; 10. Two-Variable Regression Models; 11. Multiple Regression; 12. Putting it all Together to Produce Effective Research; Appendix A. Critical Values of Chi-square; Appendix B. Critical Values of t; Appendix C. The Λ Link Function for Binomial Logit Models; Appendix D. The Φ Link Function for Binomial Probit Models; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisDelivering professional presentations of scientific work is an important part of an academic''s life. Oral presentations are important not only because you present your scientific work, but also because you present yourself to potential hiring committees, grant committees, and collaborators. This book uses insights from the field of psychology, as well as from the theatre, to teach you how to make a lasting impression. It addresses core topics such as how to design presentation slides, how to practice, and how to deliver your presentation to a range of audiences. Useful exercises are provided to help you cope with presentation anxiety, make the most out of conferences, and adapt your presentation to various formats, audiences, and cultures. It is not easy to present with impact, but this book contains the guidance you need to master the art of presenting.Trade Review'This book should be the go-to resource for anyone who wants to improve their oral presentation skills. It covers every aspect of presenting, from preparation to stress-management. The authors benefit from their own rich experience with presenting scientific work and write in an accessible, often humorous way.' Bianca Beersma, Full Professor of Social Sciences and Organisation, Vrije University, the Netherlands'Finally, a book that gives invaluable advice and examples on how to prepare and give presentations. I wish I’d had this earlier in my career … but I can use it now (maybe you can teach an old dog new tricks)! I am definitely assigning this book to our incoming graduate students.' Kipling D. Williams, Distinguished Professor, Purdue University, USA'Find the answer to any questions you can think of about scientific presentations in this book. It advises on a wide range of subjects, from poster presentations to TED talks. Tips, check-lists, and techniques are supplied in an encouraging manner. This is an indispensable resource for early career researchers and senior scientists.' Kai Sassenberg, Head of the Knowledge Media Research Center’s Social Processes Lab and full Professor, University of Tübingen, Germany'This is a highly accessible, practical guide to presenting and is a must-read for any academic. You will find everything there is to know about presenting, from designing slides to managing presentation anxiety, and it reminds you of the main target of any academic presentation: delivering your core message.' Esther Kluwer, Associate Professor of Social Psychology, Utrecht University, and Professor (by special appointment), Radboud University, the NetherlandsTable of ContentsPart I. Preparing your Presentation: 1. The core message; 2. The pieces of the puzzle; 3. It's all about design: slide design; 4. Practice, practice, practice; Part II. Delivering your Presentation: 5. The moment of truth: Stand up and deliver; 6. Discussion time; 7. Verbal and non-verbal behaviour; 8. How to deal with stress; Part III. Adapting your Presentation: 9. Various presentation formats; 10. Cultural differences; 11. Addressing different audiences; Part IV. Attending Oral Presentations: 12. How to be a good audience member; 13. Making the most of conferences; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisHow fast is evolution, and why does it matter? The rate of evolution, and whether it is gradual or punctuated, is a hotly debated topic among biologists and paleontologists. This book compiles and compares examples of evolution from laboratory, field, and fossil record studies, analyzing them to extract their underlying rates. It concludes that while change is slow when averaged over many generations, on a generation-to-generation time scale, evolution is rapid. Chapters cover the history of evolutionary studies, from Lamarck and Darwin in the nineteenth century to the present day. An overview of the statistics of variation, dynamics of random walks, processes of natural selection and random drift, and effects of scale and time averaging are also provided, along with methods for the analysis of evolutionary time series. Containing case studies and worked examples, this book is ideal for advanced students and researchers in paleontology, biology, and anthropology.Trade Review'Philip D. Gingerich, renowned among paleontologists for his research on the evolution of mammals, has been a leading authority on rates of evolution for more than three decades. His analyses of evolution on different time scales have been critical to understanding this important, sometimes controversial, subject. Rates of Evolution: A Quantitative Synthesis will provide insights and statistical approaches that will interest a broad range of researchers and students working in evolutionary biology and paleontology.' Douglas Futuyma, State University of New York, Stony Brook'This book is a deeply thought-out, scholarly and lucid account of how to connect measurements of contemporary evolution with evolution as revealed in the fossil record. Rigorous and quantitative throughout, it will be a stimulating primer for professional evolutionary biologists. There is no other book like it.' Peter Grant, Princeton University, New Jersey'Using evidence from many fields of biology, paleontology, and beyond, Gingerich's Rates of Evolution is a comprehensive synthesis of a pillar of the evolutionary paradigm. This book is a sophisticated analysis of quantitative empirical data integrated with evolutionary theory. It is destined to be an authoritative reference and much-cited classic in evolutionary biology.' Bruce MacFadden, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of FloridaTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Variation in nature; 3. Evolutionary time; 4. Random walks and Brownian diffusion; 5. Temporal scaling and evolutionary mode; 6. Directional selection, stabilizing selection, and random drift; 7. Phenotypic change in experimental lineages; 8. Phenotypic change documented in field studies; 9. Phenotypic change in the fossil record; 10. A quantitative synthesis; 11. Retrospective on punctuated equilibria; 12. Genetic models; 13. Independent contrasts: Phylogeny's influence on phenotypes; 14. Rate perspective on early bursts of evolution; 15. Summary and conclusions; Appendix: generation times in bacteria, plants, and animals; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook provides an introduction to the scientific study of sociology and other social sciences. It offers the basic tools necessary for readers to become both critical consumers and beginning producers of scientific research on society. The authors present an integrated approach to research design and empirical analyses in which researchers can develop and test causal theories. They use examples from social science research that students will find engaging and inspiring and that will help them to understand key concepts. The book makes technical materials accessible to students who might otherwise be intimidated by mathematical examples. This new text, with the addition of sociologist Steven A. Tuch to the author team, follows the successful format, approach, and pedagogical features in Paul M. Kellstedt and Guy D. Whitten''s bestselling text, The Fundamentals of Political Science Research, now in its third edition. Workbooks in Stata, SPSS, and R, three of the most popular statTrade Review'Kellstedt, Whitten, and Tuch provide an accessible, sophisticated text. With well-chosen examples, they show why a full understanding of research design, theory construction, and causal inference is essential for effective use of our modern toolkit of data analysis techniques.' Stephen L. Morgan, Johns Hopkins University'A comprehensive and well-written introduction to the techniques and logic of social research. The logic and application of a wide range of methodological techniques are explained eloquently and clearly, and the examples used cut across social science disciplines. This book should be widely used in methods courses across the social sciences.' George Wilson, University of Miami'This valuable textbook is unique for two reasons: first, it seamlessly integrates theory, research design, and data analysis, providing students with the foundation required to develop empirically grounded research projects that can make theoretical progress in social science. Second, it is accessible and engaging, drawing students in and showing them how stimulating and exciting social research can be.' Michael Hughes, Virginia TechTable of ContentsList of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. The Scientific Study of Society; 2. The Art of Theory Building; 3. Evaluating Causal Relationships; 4. Research Design; 5. Survey Research; 6. Measuring Concepts of Interest; 7. Getting to Know Your Data; 8. Probability and Statistical Inference; 9. Bivariate Hypothesis Testing; 10. Two-Variable Regression Models; 11. Multiple Regression; 12. Putting it all Together to Produce Effective Research; Appendix A. Critical Values of Chi-square; Appendix B. Critical Values of t; Appendix C. The Λ Link Function for Binomial Logit Models; Appendix D. The Φ Link Function for Binomial Probit Models; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisPrimatology draws on theory and methods from diverse fields, including anatomy, anthropology, biology, ecology, medicine, psychology, veterinary sciences and zoology. The more than 500 species of primate range from tiny mouse lemurs to huge gorillas, and primatologists collect data in a variety of environments including in the field, research facilities, museums, sanctuaries, zoos, and from the literature. The variability in research interests, study animals and research sites means that there are no standard protocols for how to study primates. Nevertheless, asking good questions and designing appropriate studies to answer them are vital to produce high quality science. This accessible guide for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers explains how to develop a research question, formulate testable hypotheses and predictions, design and conduct a project and report the results. The focus is on research integrity and ethics throughout, and the book provides practical advice on oTrade Review'In this invaluable book, Professor Joanna M. Setchell presents an exceptionally comprehensive and highly accessible guide to the study of primates. The text offers a detailed description of every aspect of the planning, execution and presentation of a primatological research study. In addition to scientific guidance and coverage of key conceptual ideas, crucial practical advice about the realities and challenges of research are provided. Furthermore, Setchell explores a range of issues that are so critical to consider fully in modern science, among them cultural sensitivity, ethics, research integrity and inclusivity. To my mind, this is an essential text for any student of primatology; it will be top of the reading list for every course I teach in this area.' Stuart Semple, University of Roehampton'A landmark book covering everything a modern primatologist needs to know, including research design and execution, ethics, field methods, conservation politics, and writing up for journals and the public. It is a complete encyclopedia describing the modern complexities of studying our closest relatives. The book advises how to negotiate and deal with political and ethical issues from village to university. In addition, it links basic research with conservation agendas in a unified and mutually reinforcing way. The final chapter gives convincing arguments for why primatology is relevant, even essential to understanding modern-day life and science. At long last a volume that will give students and professors a road map of solutions to real world problems of conducting research. Thorough, rigorous and compelling, this is a must-read for all primatology graduate students and seasoned scientists. I recommend it all to anthropologists, primatologists, biologists, and environmental and social scientists working in field research.' Patricia C. Wright, State University of New York, Stony Brook'This book is timely, highly needed and very welcome. It introduces basic principles and rules of scientific inquiry - from devising research questions to preparing research results for publication, always considering ethical issues - and tackles these issues from a taxon-specific, namely primatological perspective. This approach makes the book much more accessible for students at all levels of training and for young scientists than more general and abstract introductions to scientific practice. Throughout all chapters, the book transpires Joanna M. Setchell's broad experience as a researcher and author, and as an editor for the International Journal of Primatology. Despite the primate-focused approach, I am convinced that this book will not only be very useful to students of primatology, but also to scholars from other taxon-specific and organism-centered biological disciplines, such as mammalogy or ornithology.' Eckhard W. Heymann, Deutsches Primatenzentrum, Germany'… all essential topics are thoroughly covered in one volume and applied especially to the study of primates … This volume is indispensable for those teaching and engaging in primatological research.' L. K. Sheeran, Choice'Setchell has provided a timely, nicely executed, and valuable book that we should embrace regardless of how long we have been in the business - and that can yield several benefits to our research and teaching missions … this book makes a fantastic graduation gift for undergraduates considering graduate school or postgraduates wrapping up their degree … this volume pushes us to reflect and improve, helping us and our students get farther and, it is my hope, to more interesting places.' Mitchell T. Irwin, The Quarterly Review of Biology'Whatever background brought you to primatology and wherever you want to study primates- indeed whichever primates you want to study- this book will be an extremely useful guide… It should be essential reading for graduate/post-graduate students. I am sure more seasoned researchers will not only learn something but also find it very useful for teaching and mentoring.' Anna T. C. Feistner, The Primate EyeTable of Contents1. Asking questions about primates; 2. Ethics in primatology; 3. Keeping science healthy: research integrity; 4. Inclusive science; 5. Understanding statistical evidence; 6. Communicating ideas in writing; 7. Introduction to the primates; 8. Why study primates?; 9. Identifying a research question; 10. Finding out what we know; 11. Reading journal articles; 12. Formulating hypotheses and predictions and designing a study; 13. Observing and manipulating; 14. Choosing measures; 15. Planning data analysis; 16. Sampling and statistical power; 17. Checking feasibility and finalising your plans; 18. Writing a research proposal; 19. Collecting data; 20. Conducting fieldwork; 21. Analysing and interpreting data; 22. Writing a scientific report; 23. Submitting to a peer-reviewed journal; 24. Presenting your work at a conference; 25. Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisResearch Methods and Statistics in Psychology provides a seamless introduction to the subject, identifying various research areas and analyzing how one can approach them statistically. The text provides a solid empirical foundation for undergraduate psychology majors, and it prepares the reader to think critically and evaluate psychological research and claims they might hear in the news or popular press. This second edition features updated examples of research and new illustrations of important principles. It also includes updated coverage of ethical issues in research and of current diversity issues.Table of ContentsPreface; Part I. Understanding Research: 1. Psychology, science, and life; 2. Ethics in research; 3. Planning research: generating a research question; 4. Practical issues in planning your research; Part II. Basic Experimental Research and Data Analysis: 5. Organizing data with descriptive statistics; 6. Conducting an experiment: general principles; 7. Experimental methods; 8. Basic inferential statistics; 9. Looking for differences between two treatments; Part III. Advanced Research and Data Analysis: 10. Looking for differences among multiple treatments; 11. Multiple independent variables: factorial designs; Part IV. Nonexperimental Research Designs: 12. Principles of survey research; 13. Correlation, regression, and non-parametric tests; Part V. Culture and Research: 14. People are different: considering cultural and individual differences in research; Appendix A. Writing a research report; Appendix B. Statistics review; Appendix C. Statistical tables; References; Author index; Subject index.

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