Practical Research : Planning and Design by Jeanne Ellis Ormrod and Paul D. Leedy (2012, Trade Paperback, Revised edition)

Calise's Collection (1756)
100% positive feedback
Price:
$13.99
Free shipping
Estimated delivery Thu, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 3
Returns:
30 days returns. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Condition:
Brand New
(Practical Research: Planning & Design, by Leedy & Ormrod, 10th edition, paperback - Instructor's Review Copy . This item is. The authors emphasize two things: 1) that quality research demands planning and design; and, 2) how research projects can be executed effectively and professionally.

About this product

Product Information

Written in uncommonly engaging and elegant prose, "Practical Research: Planning and Design "is a "do-it-yourself, understand-it-yourself manual designed to help students in any discipline understand the fundamental structure of quality research and the methodical process that leads to valid and reliable results. The authors emphasize two things: 1) that quality research demands planning and design; and, 2) how research projects can be executed effectively and professionally. This text guides the reader, step-by-step, from the selection of a problem, through the process of conducting authentic research, to the preparation of a completed report, with practical suggestions based on a solid theoretical framework and sound pedagogy. With broad coverage applicable to any discipline, "Practical Research "is valuable to students planning toconduct their ownresearch projects as well as to anyone wanting to participate in thoughtful, methodical evaluation of published research reports. "

Product Identifiers

PublisherAddison-Wesley
ISBN-100132693240
ISBN-139780132693240
eBay Product ID (ePID)127379967

Product Key Features

Number of Pages384 Pages
Publication NamePractical Research : Planning and Design
LanguageEnglish
SubjectResearch, Testing & Measurement
Publication Year2012
FeaturesRevised
TypeNot Available
AuthorPaul D. Leedy, Jeanne Ellis Ormrod
Subject AreaEducation, Référence
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight24 Oz
Item Length10.7 in
Item Width8.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number10
LCCN2011-037270
ReviewsI wanted to thank you (and Dr. Leedy) for Practical Research! Home Run! Bravo! Kudos! Woo Hoo! You have produced the BEST text ever on practical research AND writing a dissertation. Not only will your work help graduate students understand and navigate the research process, it will also streamline the entire dissertation journey and ease the load for my committee members.
Dewey Edition23
Target AudienceCollege Audience
Dewey Decimal001.4
Edition DescriptionRevised Edition
Lc Classification NumberQ180.55.M4l43 2013
Table of ContentPART I: THE FUNDAMENTALS Chapter 1. The Nature and Tools of Research PART II: FOCUSING YOUR RESEARCH EFFORTS Chapter 2. The problem: the Heart of the Research Process Chapter 3. Review of the Related Literature Chapter 4. Planning Your Research Project Chapter 5. Writing the Research Proposal PART III: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES Chapter 6. Qualitative Research Chapter 7. Historical Research PART IV: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES Chapter 8. Descriptive Research Chapter 9. Experimental, Quasi-Experimental, and Ex Post Facto Designs Chapter 10. Mixed-Methods Research Chapter 11. Strategies for Analyzing Quantitative Data PART V: PREPARING THE RESEARCH REPORT Chapter 12. Technical Details: Style, Format, and Organization of the Research Report APPENDICES Appendix A. Using a Spreadsheet: Microsoft Excel Appendix B. Using SPSS REFERENCES

All listings for this product

Buy It Now
Any Condition
New
Pre-owned

Ratings and Reviews

4.2
5 product ratings
  • 2 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
  • 2 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
  • 1 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

Would recommend

Good value

Compelling content

Most relevant reviews

  • Practical Research

    Book was in perfect condition. USPS took forever to send. If you’re taking a class that requires this book best of luck to you.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Excellent Book

    best book for research reference ever!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Great! Thanks!

    Exactly as described. Perfect for what I need it for.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Beautiful

    .

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • good book, thanks

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New