Description
Book SynopsisResearch Design and Methods: An Applied Guide for the Scholar-Practitioner is written for students seeking advanced degrees who want to use evidence-based research to support their practice. This practical and accessible text addresses the foundational concepts of research design and methods; provides a more detailed exploration of designs and approaches popular with graduate students in applied disciplines; covers qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods designs; discusses ethical considerations and quality in research; and provides guidance on writing a research proposal.
Trade Review"The chapters in this text are logically and clearly organized around levels of understanding that are intuitive and easy to follow. They offer dynamic examples that will keep students engaged. Readers will learn to connect theory and practice, helping them become better researchers, and better consumers of research."
-- Lynette D. Nickleberry
"Research Design and Methods: An Applied Guide for the Scholar-Practitioner is a must-read for both new and seasoned researchers. Every topic in the text is comprehensively explained with excellent examples."
-- Francis Godwyll
"This text provides clear and concise discussions of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research for the new scholar-practitioner. The use of questioning and visuals affords students the opportunity to make connections and reflect on their learning."
-- Holly Haynes
"The edited nature of this book provides a multitude of rich perspectives from well-respected authors. This book is a must-have for introductory research methods students."
-- Eric D. Teman
"This is an excellent read for anyone interested in understanding research, the book provides good clarity and practical examples…. It is a pragmatic book that translates research concepts into practice."
-- Peter Memiah
Table of ContentsForeword - Michael Quinn Patton Preface - Gary J. Burkholder, Linda M. Crawford, Kimberley A. Cox, and John H. Hitchcock Acknowledgments About the Editors About the Contributors Part I: Foundations in Research Design Chapter 1: Introduction to Research - Gary J. Burkholder Chapter 2: Philosophical Foundations and the Role of Theory in Research - Gary J. Burkholder and Patricia M. Burbank Chapter 3: Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks in Research - Linda M. Crawford Part II: Research Design and Analysis Chapter 4: Quantitative Research Designs - Kimberley A. Cox Chapter 5: Quantitative Analysis - Justus J. Randolph Chapter 6: Qualitative Research Designs - Linda M. Crawford Chapter 7: Qualitative Analysis - Paul Mihas Chapter 8: Mixed Methods Designs and Approaches - Bonnie K. Nastasi Chapter 9: Mixed Methods Analysis - Sarah E. P. Munce and Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie Part III: Data Collection Chapter 10: Interviewing Essentials for New Researchers - Linda M. Crawford and Laura Knight Lynn Chapter 11: Survey Research - Kimberley A. Cox Part IV: Research Quality and Ethics Chapter 12: Quality Considerations - Molly S. Stewart and John H. Hitchcock Chapter 13: Ethical Considerations - Kimberley A. Cox Part V: Selected Research Designs and Approaches Chapter 14: Phenomenology - Paula Dawidowicz Chapter 15: Grounded Theory - Annie Pezalla Chapter 16: Case Study Research - Kurt Schoch Chapter 17: Program Evaluation - Louis Milanesi Chapter 18: Action Research - Craig A. Mertler Part VI: Writing and Disseminating Research Chapter 19: Critiquing and Synthesizing the Literature - Annie Pezalla Chapter 20: Writing the Research Proposal - Linda M. Crawford, Gary J. Burkholder, and Kimberley A. Cox Chapter 21: Disseminating Research: Cultivating a Healthy Dissemination Attitude Among New Scholars - John H. Hitchcock Index
