Research Matters

Product Details:
Author(s):
Bezuidenhout , R ,
Davis, C and
du Plooy-Cilliers, F
Year Published:
2021
Edition
2nd
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
Research Matters is an introductory research title aimed at undergraduate students. In an accessible and comprehensive manner, it explains research in its entirety to the novice researcher. The book aims at equipping the inexperienced researcher with the necessary skills and confidence to tackle the research process.
The chapters provide a theoretical underpinning and an overview of the three most common research paradigms and how these paradigms impact on the way in which researchers conduct their research. Qualitative and quantitative methods are covered in detail, as are the practicalities of referencing, proposal and report writing, and determining the limitations of research. The important topic of ethics in research is also included.
Content
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Research Paradigms
Chapter 3: Theory Matters
Chapter 4: From Topic to Research Question
Chapter 5: Aims of Research
Chapter 6: Hypotheses
Chapter 7: Research Rationale
Chapter 8: Literature Review
Chapter 9: Conceptualisation
Chapter 10: Constructing an Argument
Chapter 11: Sampling
Chapter 12: Quantitative Data Collection Methods
Chapter 13: Qualitative Data Collection Methods
Chapter 14: Action Research
Chapter 15: Qualitative Data Analysis
Chapter 16: Quantitative Data Analysis
Chapter 17: Validity and Reliability
Chapter 18: Ethics in Research
Chapter 19: Limitations
Chapter 20: Research Proposal
Chapter 21: Research Report
Chapter 22: Referencing
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