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METHODOLOGIES FOR PRACTICE RESEARCH: Approaches for Professional
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Carol Costley, University of Middlesex, U.K. • John Fulton, University of Sunderland, U.K.
Sharp and focused, this book provides the need-to-know information on how to design and implement a good, high
quality research project. Oriented around real-world application, it emphasizes the aspects of research most relevant to
conducting practice-based research. Assuming no prior knowledge, but appropriate for experienced learners, it builds
knowledge at a sustainable pace.
CONTENTS PART I: UNDERLYING PRINCIPLES / 1: Philosophy and Practice – why does this matter? / 2: Epistemology By Carol Costley and John
Fulton / 3: Methodologies as Personal and Processual Integrity / 4: Refl ective Models and Frameworks in Practice / 5: Researching the Caring
Dimension / PART II: METHODOLOGICAL FRAMEWORKS / 6: Auto-Ethnography / 7: Action Research / 8: PALAR – Participatory Action Learning and
Action Research / 9: Case Study / 10: Mixed Methods / 11: Capstone Design / 12: Translational Research
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4739-9160-6 • JANUARY 2019 • 280 PAGES
INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH: Theory and Practice
Derek Layder, University of Leicester, U.K.
With its unique modeling and mapping of social processes, Investigative Research offers an alternative approach
to social research. This book guides readers through the theoretical grounding they need to effectively combine
the evidence-based explanations of social behavior and distinctive strategies of data collection associated with
investigative research. With its clear focus on investigative research exploration, description, and explanation, this book
provides the solid building blocks needed to manage and integrate the theoretical and practical issues in your work.
CONTENTS 1. Research Models, Problems and Questions / 2. Dimensions, Quantity & Quality / 3. Case Studies & Mixed Methods / 4. The
Limitations of Grounded Theory / 5. The Arc of Investigative Research / 6. Theory in Investigative Research / 7. Networks & Domains: A Research
Guide / 8. Continuous Quality Control
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4462-8753-8 • ©2019 • 200 PAGES •
DOING RESEARCH IN THE REAL WORLD FOURTH EDITION
David E. Gray, University of Greenwich, U.K.
CONTENTS 1. Introduction / PART A. PRINCIPLES AND PLANNING FOR RESEARCH / 2. Theoretical Perspectives and Research Methodologies / 3.
Selecting and Planning Research Proposals and Projects / 4. Research Ethics / 5. Searching, Critically Reviewing and Using the Literature / PART B.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY / 6. Quantitative Methods / 7. Qualitative Methods / 8. Using Mixed Methods / 9. Sampling Strategies / 10. Designing
Descriptive and Analytical Surveys / 11. Designing Case Studies / 12. Designing Evaluations / 13. Action Research and Change / PART C. DATA
COLLECTION METHODS / 14. Collecting Primary Data: Questionnaires & Surveys / 15. Collecting Primary Data: Interviewing / 16. Non Participant
Observation / 17. Ethnography and Participant Observation / 18. Focus Groups / 19. Unobtrusive Measures & Naturally Occurring Data / 20. Visual
Methods / 21. Digital Research Methods / 22. Secondary Data & Research / 23. Data Management / PART D. ANALYSIS AND REPORT WRITING /
24. Getting started using SPSS / 25. Analysing and Presenting Quantitative Data / 26. Getting started with Nvivo / 27. Analysing and Presenting
Qualitative Data / 28. Writing up the Research / 29. Planning Presentations and Vivas
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4739-4727-6 • ©2018 • 824 PAGES •
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RESEARCH METHODS IN PRACTICE: Strategies for Description and Causation
SECOND EDITION
Dahlia K. Remler, Baruch College, CUNY • Gregg G. Van Ryzin, Rutgers University, Newark
Imbued with a deep commitment to make social and policy research methods accessible and meaningful on a large
scale, the Second Edition compels and inspires students to truly grasp the logic—and limits—of the latest research
appearing in academic journals, government reports, and the media.
CONTENTS PART I: FOUNDATIONS / 1. Research in the Real World / 2. Theory and Models / 3. Qualitative Research / PART II: STRATEGIES FOR
DESCRIPTION / 4. Measurement / 5. Sampling / 6. Secondary Data / 7. Surveys and Other Primary Data / PART III: STATISTICAL TOOLS AND THEIR
INTERPRETATION / 8. Making Sense of the Numbers / 9. Making Sense of Inferential Statistics / 10. Making Sense of Multivariate Statistics /
PART IV: STRATEGIES FOR CAUSATION / 11. Causation / 12. Observational Studies With Control Variables / 13.Multiple Regression to Disentangle
Causal Effects / 14. Randomized Experiments / 15. Natural and Quasi Experiments / PART V: CONTEXT AND COMMUNICATION / 16. The Politics,
Production, and Ethics of Research / 17. How to Find, Review and Present Research
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-7640-3 • ©2015 • 648 PAGES •
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