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100 QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS) SERIES
QUICK ANSWERS TO THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS!
100 QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS) ABOUT QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Lisa M. Given, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Exploring 100 key questions (and answers) on the nature and practice of qualitative inquiry, this unique book
addresses the practical decisions that researchers must make in their work, from the design of the study, through
ethics approval, implementation, and writing. The book's quick-scan, question-and-answer format make it ideal as
a supplementary text or as a ready reference for graduate students preparing for comprehensive exams and writing
research proposals, undergraduates in affi liated programs who will not be taking a primary course in qualitative
research methods, and researchers working across disciplines in academic or practice environments.
CONTENTS 1: The Nature of Qualitative Inquiry / 2: Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research / 3: Designing Qualitative Research / 4: Ensuring Rigor
in Qualitative Research Design / 5: Methodologies and Methods / 6: Mixed Methods Research Involving Qualitative Approaches / 7: Collecting
Qualitative Data / 8: Conducting Qualitative Analysis / 9: Writing Qualitative Research
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4833-4564-2 • ©2016 • 208 PAGES •
100 QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS) ABOUT STATISTICS
Neil J. Salkind, The University of Kansas
In an increasingly data-driven world, it is more important than ever for students as well as professionals to better
understand basic statistical concepts. This invaluable guide answers the essential questions that students ask about
statistics in a concise and accessible way. It's perfect for instructors, students, and practitioners as a supplement to
more comprehensive materials, or a desk reference with quick answers to the most frequently asked questions.
CONTENTS PART I: WHY STATISTICS? / PART II: UNDERSTANDING MEASURES OF CENTRAL TENDENCY / PART III: UNDERSTANDING MEASURES
OF VARIABILITY / PART IV: ILLUSTRATING DATA / PART V: UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS / PART VI: UNDERSTANDING MEASUREMENT AND
ITS IMPORTANCE / PART VII: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF HYPOTHESIS IN STATISTICS / PART VIII: UNDERSTANDING THE NORMAL CURVE AND
PROBABILITY / PART IX: UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT OF SIGNIFICANCE / PART X: UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GROUPS / PART XI:
LOOKING AT RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN VARIABLES / PART XII: OTHER STATISTICAL PROCEDURES
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-8338-8 • ©2015 • 232 PAGES •
100 QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS) ABOUT RESEARCH METHODS
Neil J. Salkind, The University of Kansas
How do I create a good research hypothesis? How do I know when my literature review is fi nished? What is the
difference between a sample and a population? What is power and why is it important? This invaluable guide
answers—in a concise and accessible way—these and other essential questions that students ask about research
methods.
CONTENTS 1. Understanding the Research Process and Getting Started / 2. Reviewing and Writing About Your Research Question / 3. Introductory
Ideas About Ethics / 4. Research Methods: Knowing the Language, Knowing the Ideas / 5. Sampling Ideas and Issues / 6. Describing Data Using
Descriptive Techniques / 7. All About Testing and Measuring / 8. Understanding Different Research Methods / 9. All About Inference and Signifi cance
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4129-9203-9 • ©2012 • 192 PAGES •
100 QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS) ABOUT TESTS AND MEASUREMENT
Bruce B. Frey, The University of Kansas
100 Questions (and Answers) About Tests and Measurement asks (and answers) important questions about the
world of social science measurement. It serves as an introduction for students new to the concepts, advanced students
and professionals who could use a review of measurement ideas and procedures, and to anyone interested in knowing
more about a test they have to take and interpreting the score they will receive.
CONTENTS I. THE BASICS / II. UNDERSTANDING VALIDITY / III. UNDERSTANDING RELIABILITY / IV. THE STATISTICS OF MEASUREMENT /
V. ACHIEVEMENT TESTS / VI. INTELLIGENCE TESTS / VII. PERSONALITY TESTS AND ATTITUDE SURVEYS / VIII. CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT / IX.
UNDERSTANDING TEST REPORTS
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-8339-5 • ©2015 • 216 PAGES •
100 QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS) SERIES
QUICK ANSWERS TO THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS!
100 QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS) ABOUT QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Lisa M. Given, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Exploring 100 key questions (and answers) on the nature and practice of qualitative inquiry, this unique book
addresses the practical decisions that researchers must make in their work, from the design of the study, through
ethics approval, implementation, and writing. The book's quick-scan, question-and-answer format make it ideal as
a supplementary text or as a ready reference for graduate students preparing for comprehensive exams and writing
research proposals, undergraduates in affi liated programs who will not be taking a primary course in qualitative
research methods, and researchers working across disciplines in academic or practice environments.
CONTENTS 1: The Nature of Qualitative Inquiry / 2: Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research / 3: Designing Qualitative Research / 4: Ensuring Rigor
in Qualitative Research Design / 5: Methodologies and Methods / 6: Mixed Methods Research Involving Qualitative Approaches / 7: Collecting
Qualitative Data / 8: Conducting Qualitative Analysis / 9: Writing Qualitative Research
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4833-4564-2 • ©2016 • 208 PAGES •
100 QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS) ABOUT STATISTICS
Neil J. Salkind, The University of Kansas
In an increasingly data-driven world, it is more important than ever for students as well as professionals to better
understand basic statistical concepts. This invaluable guide answers the essential questions that students ask about
statistics in a concise and accessible way. It's perfect for instructors, students, and practitioners as a supplement to
more comprehensive materials, or a desk reference with quick answers to the most frequently asked questions.
CONTENTS PART I: WHY STATISTICS? / PART II: UNDERSTANDING MEASURES OF CENTRAL TENDENCY / PART III: UNDERSTANDING MEASURES
OF VARIABILITY / PART IV: ILLUSTRATING DATA / PART V: UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS / PART VI: UNDERSTANDING MEASUREMENT AND
ITS IMPORTANCE / PART VII: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF HYPOTHESIS IN STATISTICS / PART VIII: UNDERSTANDING THE NORMAL CURVE AND
PROBABILITY / PART IX: UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT OF SIGNIFICANCE / PART X: UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GROUPS / PART XI:
LOOKING AT RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN VARIABLES / PART XII: OTHER STATISTICAL PROCEDURES
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-8338-8 • ©2015 • 232 PAGES •
100 QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS) ABOUT RESEARCH METHODS
Neil J. Salkind, The University of Kansas
How do I create a good research hypothesis? How do I know when my literature review is fi nished? What is the
difference between a sample and a population? What is power and why is it important? This invaluable guide
answers—in a concise and accessible way—these and other essential questions that students ask about research
methods.
CONTENTS 1. Understanding the Research Process and Getting Started / 2. Reviewing and Writing About Your Research Question / 3. Introductory
Ideas About Ethics / 4. Research Methods: Knowing the Language, Knowing the Ideas / 5. Sampling Ideas and Issues / 6. Describing Data Using
Descriptive Techniques / 7. All About Testing and Measuring / 8. Understanding Different Research Methods / 9. All About Inference and Signifi cance
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4129-9203-9 • ©2012 • 192 PAGES •
100 QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS) ABOUT TESTS AND MEASUREMENT
Bruce B. Frey, The University of Kansas
100 Questions (and Answers) About Tests and Measurement asks (and answers) important questions about the
world of social science measurement. It serves as an introduction for students new to the concepts, advanced students
and professionals who could use a review of measurement ideas and procedures, and to anyone interested in knowing
more about a test they have to take and interpreting the score they will receive.
CONTENTS I. THE BASICS / II. UNDERSTANDING VALIDITY / III. UNDERSTANDING RELIABILITY / IV. THE STATISTICS OF MEASUREMENT /
V. ACHIEVEMENT TESTS / VI. INTELLIGENCE TESTS / VII. PERSONALITY TESTS AND ATTITUDE SURVEYS / VIII. CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT / IX.
UNDERSTANDING TEST REPORTS
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-8339-5 • ©2015 • 216 PAGES •
