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A Hands-On Approach

Second Edition


October 2022 | SAGE Publications, Inc
About Introduction to Research Methods: A Hands-on Approach, Second Edition

The Second Edition of Bora Pajo’s Introduction to Research Methods: A Hands-on Approach continues to make research easy to understand and easy to do by balancing quantitative with qualitative methods in the same clear and compelling prose. Updates include a new chapter on big data, a revamped chapter on qualitative designs, and citations in APA Style 7th Edition.

About Introduction to Research Methods: A Hands-on Approach, Second Edition - Vantage Learning Platform

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Chapter 1: The Purpose of Research
 
Chapter 2: Formulating a Research Question
 
Chapter 3: Researching and Writing the Literature Review
 
Chapter 4: Quantitative Designs
 
Chapter 5: Measurement Errors, Reliability, Validity
 
Chapter 6: Sampling
 
Chapter 7: Data Collection for Quantitative Research
 
Chapter 8: Secondary Data
 
Chapter 9: Entering and Organizing Quantitative Data
 
Chapter 10: Analyzing Quantitative Data
 
Chapter 11: Qualitative Designs and Data Collection
 
Chapter 12: Entering, Coding, and Analyzing Qualitative Data
 
Chapter 13: Results and Discussion
 
Chapter 14: Presenting Your Research
 
Chapter 15: Big Data

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KEY FEATURES OF INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS: A HANDS-ON APPROACH, SECOND EDITION

NEW TO THIS EDITION:
  • This new edition is available as a digital option through SAGE Vantage, an intuitive digital platform that offers auto-graded assignments and interactive multimedia tools—including video—all designed to enable students to better prepare for class.
  • A new chapter on Big Data offers a window into the possibilities of what social scientists are accomplishing in the world of machine learning and the endless possibilities of data visualization. It familiarizes students with current and future opportunities in social and behavioral science.
  • A completely revised chapter on qualitative designs and data collection illustrates how qualitative designs fit within scientific research methods by emphasizing similarities and identifying differences.
  • Updated research examples and visuals reflect current studies in a variety of interdisciplinary fields.
  • APA Style 7th Edition is used throughout the book so students see and practice the latest citation styles.
KEY FEATURES:
  • A conversational and jargon-free writing style brings the relevance of research to life.
  • Research in Action features illustrate real, annotated research examples, giving students the skills to read and interpret research they may encounter in their everyday lives.
  • Research Workshop features offer step-by-step help on practical topics that extend beyond the chapter to provide hands-on tips for students conducting their own research.
  • Ethical Considerations within each chapter address different aspects of research to emphasize ethics as an integral part of the research conversation.
  • Chapter pedagogy includes summaries, key terms, photos, and “Taking It a Step Further” questions to extend understanding and application of text concepts.

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