Practical Research : Design and Process

Practical Research Design and Process

Practical Research is an engaging, cross-disciplinary guide to research methodology. The text is your do-it-yourself, how-to manual for planning and conducting research. Suitable for a wide variety of courses in basic research methodology, the book uses a conversational tone, step-by-step instructio...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Ormrod, Jeanne Ellis, author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Harlow, England : Pearson Education Limited [2024]
Edition:Thirteenth, global edition
Subjects:
Research > Methodology.
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009863797806719
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Pearson's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • About the Author
  • About This Book
  • Acknowledgments
  • Brief Contents
  • Contents
  • Part I: The Fundamentals
  • Chapter 1. The Nature, Tools, and Ethics of Research
  • What Research Is Not
  • What Research Is
  • Philosophical Assumptions Underlying Research Methodologies
  • Conceptual Analysis Exercise: Identifying Philosophical Perspectives Underlying Research Questions
  • Tools of Research
  • The Library and Its Resources
  • Computer Technology
  • Statistics
  • Language
  • Practical Application: Communicating Effectively Through Writing
  • Guidelines: Writing to Communicate
  • The Human Mind
  • Critical Thinking
  • Deductive Logic
  • Inductive Reasoning
  • Scientific Method
  • Theory Building
  • Collaboration with Other Minds
  • Ethical Issues in Research
  • Honesty
  • Transparency
  • Respect for Participants' Rights and Well-Being
  • Concern for the Greater Good
  • Conceptual Analysis Exercise: Identifying Potential Ethical Problems in Research Studies
  • Reflections on Noteworthy Research
  • Exploring Research in Your Field
  • Practical Application: Identifying Important Tools in Your Discipline
  • Checklist: Interviewing an Expert Researcher
  • Summary
  • For Further Reading
  • Answers To The Conceptual Analysis Exercise: "Identifying Philosophical Perspectives Underlying Research Questions
  • Answers To The Conceptual Analysis Exercise: "Identifying Potential Ethical Problems in Research Studies
  • Part II: Focusing Your Research Efforts
  • Chapter 2. The Problem: The Heart of the Research Process
  • Finding Research Projects
  • Practical Application: Identifying a Research Problem or Question
  • Guidelines: Choosing an Appropriate Problem or Question
  • Guidelines: Writing a Purpose Statement.
  • Checklist: Evaluating a Purpose Statement
  • Dividing the Main Research Problem or Question into Smaller, More Manageable Parts
  • Characteristics of Subproblems
  • Identifying Subproblems
  • Taking a Paper-and-Pencil Approach
  • Using Mind-Mapping (Brainstorming) Software
  • Every Research Problem or Question Needs Further Delineation
  • Identifying a Relevant Theoretical or Conceptual Framework
  • Stating Hypotheses
  • Distinguishing Between Research Hypotheses and Null Hypotheses in Quantitative Research
  • Identifying the General Concepts and Possibly Also Specific Variables That Are the Focus of the Investigation
  • Conceptual Analysis Exercise: Identifying Independent, Dependent, Mediating, and Moderating Variables
  • Defining Terms
  • Stating Assumptions
  • Identifying Delimitations and Limitations
  • Importance of the Study
  • Writing the First Chapter or Section of a Research Proposal
  • Practical Application: Writing the First Section of a Research Proposal
  • Checklist: Evaluating Your Proposed Research Project
  • Practical Application: Reappraising a Proposed Research Problem
  • Guidelines: Fine-Tuning Your Research Problem or Question
  • Example of a Purpose Statement, Research Questions, and a Priori Hypotheses
  • Analysis Of A Student Research Report 1
  • Summary
  • For Further Reading
  • Answers To The Conceptual Analysis Exercise: "Identifying Independent, Dependent, Mediating, and Moderating Variables
  • Chapter 3. Review of the Related Literature
  • Understanding the Role of the Literature Review
  • Strategies for Locating Related Literature
  • Using the Library Catalog
  • Using Online Databases
  • Consulting with Reference Librarians
  • Searching the Internet
  • Using Citations and Reference Lists of Scholars Who Have Gone Before You
  • Identifying Your Sources: The Importance of Adhering to an Appropriate Style Manual.
  • Practical Application: Planning a Literature Search
  • Guidelines: Conducting an Efficient Literature Search
  • Practical Application: Evaluating the Research of Others
  • Checklist: Evaluating a Research Article
  • Knowing When to Quit
  • Organizing and Synthesizing the Literature into a Cohesive Review
  • Practical Application: Writing the Literature Review
  • Guidelines: Writing a Clear and Cohesive Literature Review
  • Example of a Literature Review
  • Analysis Of A Student Research Report 2
  • Summary
  • For Further Reading
  • Chapter 4. Planning a Research Project
  • Planning a General Approach
  • The Nature and Role of Data in Research
  • Data Are Transient and Ever Changing
  • Primary Data Versus Secondary Data
  • Planning for Data Collection
  • Linking Data and Research Methodology
  • Comparing Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches
  • Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Designs
  • Choosing Appropriate Assessment Strategies
  • Distinguishing Between Substantial and Intangible Phenomena
  • Assessing Intangible Phenomena: An Example
  • Types of Measurement Scales
  • Nominal Scales
  • Ordinal Scales
  • Interval Scales
  • Ratio Scales
  • Conceptual Analysis Exercise: Identifying Scales of Measurement
  • Validity and Reliability in Assessment
  • Validity of Assessment Strategies
  • Reliability of Assessment Strategies
  • Thinking of Validity and Reliability as Reflections of Error in Your Assessments
  • Conceptual Analysis Exercise: Identifying Problems with Validity and Reliability in Assessment Strategies
  • Using Strategies That Can Enhance the Value of Your Final Research Project
  • Scrutinizing Your Proposed Research Methodology for Possible Biases
  • Sampling Bias
  • Assessment Bias
  • Response Bias
  • Researcher Bias
  • Enhancing the Credibility of Your Findings
  • Enhancing the Generalizability of Your Findings.
  • Ensuring Participants' Rights and Well-Being
  • Protection from Harm
  • Voluntary and Informed Participation
  • Right to Privacy
  • Institutional Review Boards
  • Professional Codes of Ethics
  • Practical Application: Planning an Ethical Research Study
  • Checklist: Determining Whether Your Proposed Study Is Ethically Defensible
  • Critically Scrutinizing Your Overall Plan
  • Practical Application: Judging the Feasibility of a Research Project
  • Checklist: Determining Whether a Proposed Research Project Is Realistic and Practical
  • When You Can't Anticipate Everything in Advance: The Value of a Pilot Study
  • Practical Application: Developing a Plan of Attack
  • Using Project Management Software and Electronic Planners
  • Keeping an Optimistic and Task-Oriented Outlook
  • Summary
  • For Further Reading
  • Answers To The Conceptual Analysis Exercise: "Identifying Scales of Measurement
  • Answers To The Conceptual Analysis Exercise: "Identifying Problems with Validity and Reliability in Assessment Strategies
  • Chapter 5. Writing a Research Proposal
  • Writing Early Drafts of a Proposal
  • Characteristics of a Good Proposal
  • A Proposal Is a Straightforward Document
  • A Proposal Is Not a Literary Production
  • A Proposal Is Clearly Organized
  • Organizing and Writing a First Draft
  • Practical Application: Writing and Revising Your Proposal
  • Guidelines: Writing a First Draft
  • Guidelines: Revising Your Proposal in One or More Subsequent Drafts
  • Further Scrutinizing and Strengthening Your Proposal
  • Practical Application: Addressing Weaknesses in Your Proposal
  • Checklist: Evaluating an Early Draft of a Research Proposal
  • Preregistering a Proposed Research Project
  • Example of a Research Proposal
  • Analysis Of A Student Research Proposal 3
  • Summary
  • For Further Reading
  • Part III: Research Designs
  • Chapter 6. Descriptive Research.
  • Common Descriptive Research Designs
  • Observation Studies
  • Example of an Observation Study
  • Correlational Research
  • Example of a Correlational Study
  • A Caution About Interpreting Correlational Results
  • Developmental Designs
  • Example of a Developmental Design
  • Experience-Sampling Methods
  • Example of an Experience-Sampling Study
  • Social Network Analysis
  • Example of a Social Network Analysis
  • Survey Research
  • Example of Survey Research
  • Conceptual Analysis Exercise: Identifying Descriptive Research Designs Suitable for Various Research Questions
  • Collecting Data in a Descriptive Study
  • Checklists, Rating Scales, and Rubrics
  • Using Technology to Facilitate Your Use of Checklists, Rating Scales, and Rubrics
  • Interviews
  • Practical Application: Planning and Conducting Interviews in a Quantitative Study
  • Guidelines: Conducting Interviews in a Quantitative Study
  • Questionnaires
  • Practical Application: Constructing and Administering a Questionnaire
  • Guidelines: Constructing a Questionnaire
  • Guidelines: Using Technology to Facilitate Questionnaire Administration and Data Analysis
  • Guidelines: Maximizing Your Response Rate for a Questionnaire
  • Choosing a Sample in a Descriptive Study
  • Common Sampling Designs
  • Probability Sampling
  • Nonprobability Sampling
  • Sampling in Surveys of Very Large Populations
  • Practical Application: Identifying a Sufficient Sample Size
  • Practical Application: Choosing an Appropriate Sample in Descriptive Research
  • Checklist: Considering the Nature of the Population When Identifying Your Sampling Procedure
  • Common Sources of Bias in Descriptive Studies
  • Sampling Bias
  • Assessment Bias
  • Response Bias
  • Practical Application: Acknowledging the Probable Presence of Bias in Descriptive Research
  • Guidelines: Identifying Possible Sampling Bias in Survey Research.
  • Checklist: Identifying Potential Sources of Bias in a Descriptive Study.

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