Research methods / methodology Books

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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Book SynopsisManagement Research: Applying the Principles of Business Research Methods supports new researchers on every step of the research journey, from defining a project to communicating its findings, as well as balancing the technical aspects of research with the management of the project itself. Structured around the key stages of a research project, the text reflects the richness and diversity of current business and management research, both in its presentation of methods as well as its choice of examples drawn from different industries and organizations.This book explains the design, selection, development and implementation of appropriate research strategies in different management contexts and disciplines, providing practical guidance to the new researcher in carrying out ethical and inclusive research in today's organizational and business environments, whilst also introducing a range of research methods and techniques. Each chapter includes learning outcomes and in-chTrade Review“This book takes the reader through a logical and sequential process to make a success of any type of management research project, be they large or small, from defining the problem through to communicating the results. It is written in an engaging style, with lots of relevant examples to illustrate both theory and practice. It’s a ‘must-have’ for students or practitioners seeking advice on the topic.” Douglas West, Emeritus Professor, King’s Business School, King’s College London."This superbly comprehensive textbook has been updated for content and practical ease of use in an online world. This book brings together essential theoretical concepts together with practical real business world examples in a way that enables students to understand and implement the key concepts. The strong evidence-based approach and support material strongly supports anyone wanting to embark on a business research project, which makes this an essential read for both students and managers." Deborah Roberts, Professor of Marketing and Innovation Management, The University of York, School for Business and SocietyTable of ContentsList of figuresList of tablesPrefaceAcknowledgementsGlossaryPART I Define1 Researching in business and management1.1 Introduction1.2 Defining management research1.3 The relationship between research and practice1.4 The relationship between research and theory1.5 Research and philosophy1.6 Reflexivity and the researcher2 Formulating your research problem2.1 Introduction2.2 A problem-solving view of research2.3 Choosing a research problem2.4 Developing your research questions3 Reviewing the Literature3.1 Introduction3.2 Undertaking a critical review3.3 Search3.4 Capture3.5 Synthesize3.6 PresentPART II Design4 Designing your research4.1 Introduction4.2 Integrating theory into your research4.3 What are quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods?4.4 Linking research design to your research questions4.5 Time horizon4.6 Primary and secondary data4.7 Quality in Research5 Conducting research ethically and inclusively5.1 Introduction5.2 Ethics in research5.3 Avoidance of harm or loss of dignity5.4 Transparency and honesty5.5 Right to privacy5.6 Inclusivity in research5.7 Ethics in online research5.8 The role of codes of ethics and gaining ethical approval5.9 Researcher integrity5.10 Identifying the ethical dimensions of your own research project6 Quantitative Research Designs6.1 Introduction6.2 Experimental and quasi-experimental designs6.3 Natural experiments and correlational studies6.4 Survey studies6.5 Content analysis6.6 Data-driven quantitative research6.7 Choosing a quantitative research design7 Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research Designs7.1 Introduction7.2 Ethnography7.3 Grounded theory7.4 Case study research design7.5 Action research7.6 Interview studies7.7 Qualitative approaches to language analysis7.8 Choosing a qualitative research design7.9 Mixed method research designs8 Planning and managing your research project8.1 Introduction8.2 Selecting a research design8.3 Planning your research project8.4 Managing your research project8.5 Keeping a research diary8.6 Preparing a research proposalPART III Collect9 Sampling9.1 Introduction9.2 What is a sample?9.3 Sampling methods9.4 Sampling in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research9.5 Sample size9.6 Accessing and recruiting your sample10 Collecting data using questionnaires10.1 Introduction10.2 Why and when to use a questionnaire10.3 The questionnaire design process10.4 Identify relevant concepts/variables10.5 Formulate your questions and decide the level of measurement10.6 Structure and lay out the questionnaire10.7 Pre-test and pilot the questionnaire10.8 Administer and distribute the questionnaire11 Collecting data using in-depth interviews11.1 Introduction11.2 Individual interviews11.3 Group interviews11.4 Capturing and storing your interview data12 Collecting data using diaries and naturally occurring data12.1 Introduction12.2 Diaries and other researcher-instigated documents12.3 Collecting data by observation12.4 Collecting data through social media12.5 Collecting documents and other records12.6 Big data12.7 ArtefactsPART IV Analyse13 Analysing quantitative data13.1 Introduction13.2 Entering your data13.3 Preparing your data for analysis13.4 Exploring and describing your data13.5 Answering your research questions13.6 Presenting your findings13.7 Summary of chart types used in this chapter13.8 Summary of statistical tests used in this chapter14 Analysing qualitative data14.1 Introduction14.2 Preparing and organizing your data14.3 Coding your data14.4 Using computers in qualitative data analysis14.5 Using visualization to make connections14.6 Answering your research question14.7 Drawing and verifying conclusions14.8 Reporting qualitative data analysisPART V Communicate15 Reporting your research15.1 Introduction15.2 Writing for an academic qualification15.3 Writing for an academic journal15.4 Writing for a practitioner audience15.5 The process of writing15.6 Presenting your research project15.7 Other ways of disseminating your research

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Book SynopsisResearch methods (and statistics) underpin much of the work undertaken in applied sport psychology settings and remains at the heart of scholarship in undergraduate and postgraduate courses and professional practice training. Students benefit from learning to understand, synthesise, and critique research in their field of study; however, to learn these skills, they need suitable precepts to guide their learning.This new textbook combines five main areas within applied sport psychology: 1. Conceptual issues about science and knowledge. 2. Research process (ethics, planning research, etc.) 3. Methods (designs, sampling, surveys, interviews, etc.) 4. Data Analysis (parametric/non-parametric tests, qualitative methods etc.) 5. Reporting research (writing a journal article. Presented in four main sections to cater to the ranging needs of students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, Research Methods in Applied Sport Psychology begins with an introduction to conceptual issues within sport and exercise psychology to orient the student about science and knowledge before examining the planning, designing and starting of research projects. The book then goes on to explore the various methods and issues that arise in research then introduces data analysis for qualitative and quantitative research.This new text, the first to examine research methods specifically for sport psychology is key reading for all sport and exercise psychology undergraduate and post-graduate students as well as invaluable reading for students on sport and exercise science courses who are set to undertake a research project.

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Book SynopsisThis autoethnographic volume gathers a multiplicity of different voices in autoethnographic research from across psychology and mental health disciplines to address topics ranging from selfhood, trauma, emotional understanding, clinical psychology, and the experience of grief.Edited by two leading figures, this volume broadens the concept of psychology beyond its conventional, mainstream academic boundaries and challenges pre-conceived and received notions of what constitutes psychology' and mental health'. This book collects new autoethnographic writers in psychology and mental health from across as diverse a range of disciplines and, in doing so, makes a strong case for the legitimacy of subjectivity, emotionality and lived experience as epistemic and pedagogic resources. The collection also troubles the related concept of mental health.' In contemporary times, this is either biomedically over-colonised (welcomed by some but resisted by others), often regarded by l

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Book SynopsisCollaborative Cross-Cultural Narrative Inquiry invites readers to participate in the experience of engaging in and reflecting on the authorâs collaborative cross-cultural narrative research online with Parvana, an Afghan woman living in Afghanistan until August 2021.Storied reflections along with excerpts from interviews, storied data, doctoral assignments, peer feedback, analytic memos, and more illustrate how ethical practice, vulnerability, and care informed the collaborative exploration of Parvanaâs life story and her daily multiple literacy practices for navigating Afghan society as an Afghan woman. Each chapter of this book offers reflections on individual elements of our cross-cultural narrative research to give readers an evocative account of our collaborative journey; at the end of each chapter, reflective prompts invite readers to engage in focused practice and explorations as they develop their own meaningful and mindful narrative studies. With its emphasis

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Book SynopsisEstablishing the unique opportunities and characteristics of doing research in Publishing and Book Studies, this book demonstrates and evaluates the range of research methods that are available to students when conducting research within the field.Organised into three main parts, prefaced by a general introduction to the discipline, Research Methods in Publishing and Book Studies considers qualitative and quantitative methods and methods of data analysis in turn. Each chapter within these sections features: Details and logistics of the research method, including specific ethical considerations, disciplinary history, and distinguishing features when compared to other methods. Advantages and disadvantages of the method, helping students evaluate and choose the right method for their research. A case study of the method in action, written by featured authors with expertise in that area. Study questions to help readers test and solidify their knowledge. Further reading suggestions. By the end of the book, students will have a sound understanding of the methods commonly used in Book and Publishing Studies and will be able to confidently identify and select methods for their own research projects and dissertations.This book is an essential resource for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers in Book and Publishing Studies.

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Book SynopsisResisting Cultural Narrative Entrapment in Autoethnography delves into the nexus of cultural narratives and takes the reader on a journey through the intricate landscape of identity and cultural critique. Each chapter, enriched with dialogues with 'Ash,' our imaginary interlocutor, presents a profound exploration rooted in the philosophical fabric.This book amplifies the discourse on ontological and epistemological reflections often overlooked in narrative autoethnography. Central to its narrative is the concept of cultural narrative entrapment, meticulously dissected to unveil its philosophical underpinnings. It focuses on probing inquiries, from the essence of resistance to cultural narrative entrapment to its pivotal role in shaping autoethnographic scholarship. Through meticulous textual 'archaeology' chapters unfold, excavating layers of literature to redefine cultural identity and narrative constructs, offering a meta-autoethnographic lens. The discourse evolves,

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Book SynopsisDefining the principles and practices of walking as critical pedagogy, this book engages with social questions and challenges related to understandings of the Anthropocene.Through a series of chapters that operationalize walking as a form of participatory pedagogy, it explores issues including migration and borders, sustainability and climate change, gender and feminist thought, the labour market, crime and rehabilitation, and urban life and regeneration. Showing how walking enables us to learn creatively, convivially, and critically on the move in city spaces, while thinking relationally, the authors demonstrate the importance of space, time and place: the layers of history embedded in the present, and the importance of active, embodied, participatory, collaborative and creative learning.A pioneering approach to walking as a form of engagement and learning, Walking as Critical Pedagogy will appeal to researchers and students across the social sciences interested in new methods and research methodologies, and creative ways of teaching and learning about - and engaging with - major global issues in society.

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Book SynopsisThis book aims to provide the first comprehensive, multi-year, systematic, empirical assessment in the behavioral sciences of how well-being changes over time in a rural society of Indigenous People in the Global South.Using data compiled by the Tsimaneâ Amazonian Panel Study (2002-2010) which monitored change in Tsimaneâ communities, this book aims to analyse important social and economic outcomes in a farming and foraging society of native Amazonians in Bolivia. It uses multidisciplinary methods through real longitudinal research to bring together three themes: well-being, economic inequalities, and the fate of Indigenous People in small-scale rural societies of the Global South to ask the question 'Why is a society that faces material deprivations, considerable economic inequalities, and declining material standards of living so happy?'This book aims to provide a comprehensive approach to the measurement of well-being and how to track its changes, providing a platfo

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Book SynopsisThis bestselling text has been relied upon by thousands of graduate students to provide guidance on the different qualitative research genres, building a conceptual framework, and preparing the proposal. Students have appreciated the clarity of the content and writing, the useful examples, tools, and vignettes, and the extensive guide to recommended reading at the end of each chapter. Designing Qualitative Research, Seventh Edition has been updated within the contexts of 2020 during which it was written. Catherine Marshall, Gretchen B. Rossman and new co-author Gerardo L. Blanco have added more on the history and new emerging genres of qualitative inquiry, as well as providing a more sustained and deeper focus on social media and other digital applications in conducting qualitative research. They have added application activities throughout the chapters to provide opportunities for students to try out ideas. The new edition's timely vignettes illustrate the methodologiTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Qualitative Research Genres 3. Trustworthiness and Ethics 4. The What of the Study: Building the Conceptual Framework 5. The How of the Study: Building the Research Design 6. Basic Data Collection Methods 7. Specialized and Focused Data Collection Methods 8. Managing, Analyzing, and Interpreting Data 9. Arguing the Merits of Your Proposal and Moving Forward

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Book SynopsisThe Second Edition of An Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis Using Stata: From Research Design to Final Report provides an integrated approach to methods, statistics, data analysis, and interpretation of results. The book features examples from social science research and news articles along with concise descriptions of statistics, allowing readers to understand the context of data analysis while also learning to communicate the results.

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Book SynopsisEducational Research: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Approaches offers an accessible introduction to research methods. Providing an in-depth understanding of research methodologies in education, this book illustrates how to read and critically evaluate published research, how to write a proposal, construct research tools, and conduct empirical research using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research approaches.

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Book SynopsisBiostatistics with R provides a straightforward introduction on how to analyse data from the wide field of biological research, including nature protection and global change monitoring. The book is centred around traditional statistical approaches, focusing on those prevailing in research publications. The authors cover t-tests, ANOVA and regression models, but also the advanced methods of generalised linear models and classification and regression trees. Chapters usually start with several useful case examples, describing the structure of typical datasets and proposing research-related questions. All chapters are supplemented by example datasets, step-by-step R code demonstrating analytical procedures and interpretation of results. The authors also provide examples of how to appropriately describe statistical procedures and results of analyses in research papers. This accessible textbook will serve a broad audience, from students, researchers or professionals looking to improve their Trade Review'We will never have a textbook of statistics for biologists that satisfies everybody. However, this book may come closest. It is based on many years of field research and the teaching of statistical methods by both authors. All useful classic and advanced statistical concepts and methods are explained and illustrated with data examples and R programming procedures. Besides traditional topics that are covered in the premier textbooks of biometry/biostatistics (e.g. R. R. Sokal & F. J. Rohlf, J. H. Zar), two extensive chapters on multivariate methods in classification and ordination add to the strength of this book. The text was originally published in Czech in 2016. The English edition has been substantially updated and two new chapters 'Survival Analysis' and 'Classification and Regression Trees' have been added. The book will be essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students, professional researchers, and informed managers of natural resources.' Marcel Rejmánek, Department of Evolution and Ecology, University of California, Davis, CA, USATable of Contents1. Basic statistical terms, sample statistics; 2. Testing hypotheses, goodness-of-fit test; 3. Contingency tables; 4. Normal distribution; 5. Student's T distribution; 6. Comparing two samples; 7. Nonparametric methods for two samples; 8. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Kruskal–Wallis test; 9. Two-way analysis of variance; 10. Data transformations for analysis of variance; 11. Hierarchical ANOVA, split-plot ANOVA, repeated measurements; 12. Simple linear regression: dependency between two quantitative variables; 13. Correlation: relationship between two quantitative variables; 14. Multiple regression and general linear models; 15. Generalised linear models; 16. Regression models for nonlinear relationships; 17. Structural equation models; 18. Discrete distributions and spatial point patterns; 19. Survival analysis; 20. Classification and regression trees; 21. Classification; 22. Ordination; Appendix 1. First steps with R software.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, Mertens provides a brief history of the emergence of mixed methods research and numerous examples to illustrate its application in different disciplines and geographic areas. Mixed methods approaches offer researchers an exciting opportunity to explore new combinations of methods in diverse contexts: the design possibilities are endless and can be incorporated in many different approaches. The book presents case studies to illustrate different philosophical lenses for mixed methods design, including post-positivism, constructivism, pragmatism, transformative, Indigenous, and dialectical pluralism. The book features interviews with researchers about their experiences and practices. They discuss a variety of topics including innovative research design, use of technology and big data, preparation of mixed methods researchers, and how this research can contribute to a more just and equitable future.Trade ReviewThis book introduces multiple lenses to examine a social phenomenon using mixed methods with case study examples. Reflecting issues and ethical values of the 21st century, the book emphasizes cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness in the research process. The author's clear writing makes it easy for non-native English readers to understand. * Hisako Kakai, Professor of International Communication, Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan *By taking the intriguing route of introducing readers to options in research design through the lens of paradigmatic assumptions, Mertens renders accessible this often-daunting component of mixed methods research. Numerous case studies with a social justice orientation, where the focus is on the place and construction of stakeholder–community–interdisciplinary relationships, illustrate these options. * Pat Bazeley, Adjunct Professor, Western Sydney University, Australia *Table of ContentsSeries Foreword 1. Definition of Mixed Methods and its Emergence as a Methodological Approach 2. Evolving Paradigms in Mixed Methods: Case studies 3. Becoming a Mixed Methods Researcher 4. The Future of Mixed Methods: Challenges and Innovations in Diverse Contexts Further Readings and Resources References Index

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Book SynopsisThis revised and updated sixth edition of Reference and Information Services continues the book''s rich tradition, covering all phases of reference and information services with less emphasis on print and more emphasis on strategies and scenarios.Reference and Information Services is the go-to textbook for MSLIS and i-School courses on reference services and related topics. It is also a helpful handbook for practitioners. Authors include LIS faculty and professionals who have relevant degrees in their areas and who have published extensively on their topics. The first half of the book provides an overview of reference services and techniques for service provision, including the reference interview, ethics, instruction, reader''s advisory, and services to diverse populations including children. This part of the book establishes a foundation of knowledge on reference service and frames each topic with ethical and social justice perspectives. The second part of the boTrade ReviewEssential reading for all librarians, particularly those with a concentration in reference and bibliographic instruction. * Library Journal Starred Review *

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Book SynopsisPart of the popular BERA/SAGE Research Methods in Education series, this is the first book to specifically focus on the ethics of Education research. Drawn from the authors' experiences in the UK, Australia and mainland Europe and with contributions from across the globe, this clear and accessible book includes a wide range of examples The authors show how to: identify ethical issues which may arise with any research project gain informed consent provide information in the right way to participants present and disseminate findings in line with ethical guidelines All researchers, irrespective of whether they are postgraduate students, practising teachers or seasoned academics, will find this book extremely valuable for its rigorous and critical discussion of theory and its strong practical focus. Rachel Brooksis ProfessTrade Review′This book will become an indispensable resource for those engaging in research in educational institutions and with young people. It provides an even-handed discussion of the importance of ethical research while also balancing the needs of researchers and participants. More importantly, it moves well beyond an abstract discussion of ethics, by providing both novice and experienced researchers with invaluable hands-on advice on how to conduct studies that are ethical, responsible, empowering and meaningful. Anybody embarking on educational research or serving on Research Ethics Committees should read this book.′ -- Wolfgang Lehmann‘This book moves well beyond an abstract discussion of ethics, providing both novice and experienced researchers with invaluable hands-on advice on how to conduct studies that are responsible, empowering and meaningful. Anybody embarking on educational research or serving on Research Ethics Committees should read this book.’ -- Wolfgang Lehmann′Resplendent with concrete examples and insightful guidance, Ethics and Education Research is an invaluable resource for all researchers working educational contexts.’ -- Professor Christine Halse′This book develops a fresh take on the ethical issues associated with conducting research in education. Guided by ‘ethical reflexivity’ the authors develop a new contribution to ethics which takes account of the challenges created by changes to legislation, frameworks and the dilemmas of conducting research that sits alongside professional practice.′ -- Julianne Moss′This is what many of us have been waiting for - a book on educational research ethics that engages critically with the whole of the research process, from beginning to end. Not only that, but the scope is genuinely international and contemporary. This is an invaluable addition to the BERA series.′ -- Ian Menter′Ethics and Educational Research is an excellent text for researchers navigating the range of ethical issues and dilemmas that arise at each stage of the research process. By skillfully weaving together theory and practical examples, this book provokes clarity within a complex terrain and enhances reflective practice within the educational research community.′ -- Laura C. EngelThe authors focus on ethics in the entire research process. The book does not only pay attention to the people who participate in scientific research, the ′subjects′. Other ethical issues such as relevance of the research question, competence of the researchers, and also handling data, are discussed in detail. At the same time the authors have managed to give a clear structure to the book, from which specific topics can be easily retrieved. -- Eveline Wouters & Sil AartsTable of ContentsIntroduction Ethical theories, principles and guidelines Regulatory contexts Research design Informed consent and reciprocity Identity, power and positionality Data analysis Dissemination Conclusions

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Book SynopsisThis book demonstrates how an ethics of care can help researchers work through challenges and solve complex issues. Keeping social justice at the heart of research, the book shows how an ethics of care can provide a systematic approach supporting good judgements about research practices from inception to impact.Table of ContentsForeword by Joan C Tronto PART I Chapter 1. Research and Ethics of Care Chapter 2. Caring, Knowing and Making a Difference Chapter 3. Relational Research Chapter 4. Stages of Research, Phases of Care PART II Chapter 5. Research as Praxis, Interweaving a Complex Web Chapter 6. Doing Research Together: Interdependencies to Maintain, Sustain and Renew Our Worlds Chapter 7. Analysis, Legacy and Care Chapter 8. Reflections on Researching with Care References

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