Kumar, Ranjit. <br/><br/>
Research methodology :  a step-by-step guide for beginners / 
Ranjit Kumar. 
 - 2nd ed. 
 - NSW, Australia :  Pearson,  2005. 
 - xix, 332 p. :  ill. ;  25 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0733971350 9780733971358 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Research--Methodology.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>001.42  / KUM