{"product_id":"research-methods-9781041075974","title":"Research Methods","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eResearch Methods: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible, user-friendly introduction to the different aspects of research theory, methods and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fourth edition provides new sections on artificial intelligence and comprehensive updates to the accompanying online resources to help support use of the book in the classroom. As such, it will continue to be an essential resource for students and practitioners in a wide range of disciplines including the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. It is structured in two parts â the first covers the nature of knowledge and the reasons for doing research, the second explains the specific methods used to conduct an effective research project and how to propose, plan, carry out and write up a research project. This book covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Reasons for doing a research project\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Structuring and planning a research project\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ The ethical issues involved in research\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Different types of data and how they are measured\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Collecting primary and secondary data\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Analysing qualitative and quantitative data\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Mixed methods and interdisciplinary research\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Devising a research proposal and writing up the research\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Motivation and quality of work. Complete with student learning tasks at the end of each section, a glossary of key terms and guides to further reading,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eResearch Methods: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential text for anyone coming to research for the first time. New to this edition are sections on the use of artificial intelligence in research, and a new and improved set of digital resources. In addition to check-lists for testing knowledge and useful PowerPoint presentations for lecturers, users can also now access case studies, a range of practical examples relevant to a various disciplines, class discussion questions, questions for student self-learning, study tips, and practice quizzes. To access the online material, please visit: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.routledge.com\/cw\/walliman\"\u003ewww.routledge.com\/cw\/walliman\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53515614650711,"sku":"9781041075974","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/research-methods-9781041075974","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}