Cover
Half Title
Publisher Note
Title Page
Copyright Page
Acknowledgements
Contents
Illustration List
Table List
Guided tour
Acknowledgments
Preface
1 Research A Way of Thinking
2 The Research Process A Quick Glance
Step One Formulating a Research Problem
3 Reviewing the Literature
4 Formulating a Research Problem
5 Identifying Variables
6 Constructing Hypotheses
Step Two Conceptualising A Research Design
7 The Research Design
8 Selecting a Study Design
Step Three 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 Four Selecting A Sample
12 Selecting a Sample
Step Five Writing A Research Proposal
13 Writing a Research Proposal
Step Six Collecting Data
14 Considering ethical issues in data collection
Step Seven Processing and Displaying Data
15 Processing and Displaying Data
16 Displaying Data
Step Eight Writing A Research Report
17 Writing a Research Report
Glossary
References
Index

Designed with students, for students Eight steps, two pathways, one book. The Fifth Edition of the bestseller Research Methodology has reimagined, redesigned, and fully renovated how a textbook can help students achieve success in their methods course or research project. Eight steps: Foolproof for any beginner researcher, the book breaks the process of designing and doing a research project into achievable stages. It delivers students from research problem to their written research report at the pace they need, with clear explanations, DIY tasks and study skills support. In a new landscape format it presents figures, models and visualizations elegantly, so they don′t break over a page, making even complex concepts easier to understand. Two pathways: With an innovative, beautiful design, regular progress checkpoints have been built into the book and its online resources. As students proceed through the 8 steps, each chapter provides regular opportunities for students to check understanding or give themselves a challenge. Each pathway then gives them the resources they need. Confused? Stop, practise with quizzes and flashcards, or use a video to look at a concept a different way. Up for a challenge? Access a wealth of additional material including research articles, readings, case studies, activities, bibliography tools and inspiration to pursue your curiosity, impress your lecturer, and nail your assignments. With this one book, every student gets what they need to succeed. It is the perfect essential text for students and beginner researchers across the social sciences.