Introduction to research : understanding and applying multiple strategies / Elizabeth DePoy, Laura N. Gitlin.
By: DePoy, Elizabeth [author.].
Contributor(s): Gitlin, Laura N [author.].
St. Louis, Missouri Elsevier Inc. 2015Edition: Fifth edition.Description: xix, 398 p. ; 24 cm. ill.ISBN: 9780323261715 (pbk. : alk. paper).Subject(s): Research Design | Biomedical ResearchGenre/Form: Print books.DDC classification: 362.1072| Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| On Shelf | RA440.85 .D47 2015 (Browse shelf) | Available | AU0000000002790 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Research as an important way of knowing -- Essentials -- Research ethics -- Philosophical foundations -- Framing the problem -- Developing a knowledge base through literature and resources -- Theory in research -- Asking questions and posing queries -- Language and thinking processes -- Experimental type designs -- Naturalistic designs -- Mixed method designs -- Setting boundaries -- Boundary setting in experimental-type design -- Boundary setting in naturalistic analysis -- Collecting information -- Collecting data through measurement in experimental-type design -- Gathering information in naturalistic analysis -- Preparing and organizing data -- Statistical analysis for experimental-type research -- Analysis in naturalistic inquiry -- Sharing research knowledge before the study -- Sharing research knowledge during and after the study -- Reciprocal roles of research, knowledge development and practice -- Stories from the field.