Introduction to Research Methods : a Practical Guide for Anyone Undertaking a Research Project.

Dawson, Catherine.

Introduction to Research Methods : a Practical Guide for Anyone Undertaking a Research Project. - 4th ed. - New York : Constable & Robinson, 2009.

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; 1 How to Define Your Project; Asking questions; Thinking about your project; Understanding the five 'Ws'; Summarising your research; Summary; Useful websites; 2 How to Decide Upon a Methodology; Recognising qualitative and quantitative research; Understanding the methodological debate; Choosing a methodology; Summary; Further reading; 3 How to Choose Your Research Methods; Using interviews; Conducting focus groups; Using questionnaires; Undertaking participant observation; Choosing your methods; Summary; Further reading.

This practical, down-to-earth guide is for researchers, students, community groups, charities or employees - in fact anyone who needs to put together research projects quickly and effectively. It contains everything from developing your idea into a proposal, through to analysing data and reporting results. Whether you have to undertake a project as part of your coursework, or as part of your employment, or simply because you are fascinated by something you have observed and want to find out more, this book offers you advice on how to turn your ideas into a workable project. Specifically i.

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