Research Design and Methods : A Process Approach, 6/e
Kenneth S. Bordens,
Indiana University/Purdue University - Fort Wayne Bruce Barrington Abbott,
Indiana University/Purdue University
ISBN: 0072887648 Copyright year: 2005
Feature Summary
Decision-making emphasis. To develop a full appreciation of the power and limitations of each step of the research process, the role and consequences of choices in research are thoroughly explored.
Effective presentation of the research process. Chapters 1-6 present the general principles of research design beginning with how ideas are developed through choosing and using participants and subjects for research.
Comprehensive coverage of methods and design. Chapters 7-11 present in-depth treatment of non-experimental designs, experimental designs, and quasi-experimental and developmental designs.
Ethics covered in context. Ethics is addressed early and ethical issues are integrated throughout. Chapter 6 places ethics in the context of conducting an experiment.
Complete chapter on the research paper. Chapter 15 presents the most current APA guidelines for writing and reporting research results and also includes a complete paper and information on paper presentations, oral presentations and poster sessions.
Advanced topical coverage. Special topics in research are integrated throughout the text including theory, use of the Internet, meta-analysis, and multivariate design analysis.
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