Taylor's Library

Normal view MARC view ISBD view

Research methodology : a step-by-step guide for beginners / Ranjit Kumar.

By: Kumar, Ranjit.
Publisher: NSW, Australia : Pearson, 2005Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xix, 332 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 0733971350; 9780733971358 (pbk.).Subject(s): Research -- MethodologyDDC classification: 001.42
Contents:
1. Research: a way of thinking - 2. The research process: a quick glance -- Step I: Formulating a research problem - 3. Reviewing the literature - 4. Formulating a research problem - 5. Identifying variables - 6. Constructing hypotheses -- Step II: Conceptualising a research design - 7. The research design - 8. Selecting a study design -- Step III: Constructing an instrument for data collection - 9. Selecting a method of data collection - 10. Collecting data using attitudinal scales - 11. Establishing the validity and reliability of a research instrument -- Step IV: Selecting a sample - 12. Sampling -- Step V: Writing a research proposal - 13. Writing a research proposal -- Step VI: Collecting data - 14. Considering ethical issues in data collection -- Step VII: Processing data - 15. Processing data - 16. Displaying data -- Step VIII: Writing a research report - 17. Writing a research report - 18. Research methodology and practice evaluation - Appendix: Developing a research project - a set of exercises for beginners.
Item type Current location Call number Copy number Status Notes Date due Barcode
Main Collection Taylor's Library-TU
001.42 KUM (Browse shelf) 1 Available SLASx,05000,03,GR 1000514216
Main Collection Taylor's Library-TU
001.42 KUM (Browse shelf) 1 Available SOMAC,37004,04,GR 5000030550

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Research: a way of thinking - 2. The research process: a quick glance -- Step I: Formulating a research problem - 3. Reviewing the literature - 4. Formulating a research problem - 5. Identifying variables - 6. Constructing hypotheses -- Step II: Conceptualising a research design - 7. The research design - 8. Selecting a study design -- Step III: Constructing an instrument for data collection - 9. Selecting a method of data collection - 10. Collecting data using attitudinal scales - 11. Establishing the validity and reliability of a research instrument -- Step IV: Selecting a sample - 12. Sampling -- Step V: Writing a research proposal - 13. Writing a research proposal -- Step VI: Collecting data - 14. Considering ethical issues in data collection -- Step VII: Processing data - 15. Processing data - 16. Displaying data -- Step VIII: Writing a research report - 17. Writing a research report - 18. Research methodology and practice evaluation - Appendix: Developing a research project - a set of exercises for beginners.