O'Leary, Zina.

Researching real-world problems : a guide to methods of inquiry / Zina O'Leary. - London : SAGE, 2005 - xi, 300 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1: Orientation to researching real-world problems: 1. Researching real-world problems : Part two: Laying foundations: 2. From real problems to researchable questions - 3. Preparing to research real-world problems - 4. Striving for integrity in the research process - 5. The quest for 'respondents' - 6. Selecting appropriate data collection methods -- Part 3: Researching problems: 7. Understanding problems - 8. The quest for solutions - 9. Research that moves from knowledge to action - 10. Evaluating change -- Part 4: Making meaning / making a difference: 11. Analysing and interpreting data - 12. Producing research 'Deliverables'

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Research--Methodology.
Social sciences--Research

300.72 / OLE