Research Design and Methods
An Applied Guide for the Scholar-Practitioner
- Gary J. Burkholder - Walden University, USA
- Kimberley A. Cox - Walden University, USA
- Linda M. Crawford - Walden University, USA
- John H. Hitchcock - Abt Associates Inc., USA
Research Design and Methods: An Applied Guide for the Scholar-Practitioner is written for students seeking advanced degrees who want to use evidence-based research to support their practice. This practical and accessible text addresses the foundational concepts of research design and methods; provides a more detailed exploration of designs and approaches popular with graduate students in applied disciplines; covers qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods designs; discusses ethical considerations and quality in research; and provides guidance on writing a research proposal.
Supplements
Password-protected Instructor Resources include the following:
- Editable, chapter-specific Microsoft® PowerPoint® slides offer you complete flexibility in easily creating a multimedia presentation for your course.
- Lecture Notes, including Outline and Objectives, which may be used for lecture and/or student handouts.
- Case studies from SAGE Research Methods accompanied by critical thinking/discussion questions.
- Tables and figures from the printed book are available in an easily-downloadable format for use in papers, hand-outs, and presentations.
Clear chapters. Acessible format
It contains most of what I needed for my Research Methods class. Very good book!
Current book looks better to teach.
A user-friendly, relevant, and applicable resource for all scholar-practitioners.
Sample Materials & Chapters
3: Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks in Research
16: Applied Research: Action Research
