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Understanding Research: a Consumer's Guide is the first text that places its focus squarely on the needs of the research consumer. This text helps develop in readers the skills, knowledge and strategies needed to read and interpret research reports and to evaluate the quality of such reports.Product Identifiers
PublisherPrentice Hall PTR
ISBN-100131583891
ISBN-139780131583894
eBay Product ID (ePID)71199407
Product Key Features
Number of Pages408 Pages
Publication NameUnderstanding Research : a Consumer's Guide
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGeneral, Research
Publication Year2009
TypeNot Available
AuthorVicki L. Plano Clark, John W. Creswell
Subject AreaRéférence
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight28.6 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.3 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2008-052732
Dewey Edition22
Target AudienceCollege Audience
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal001.4
Lc Classification NumberQ180.55.M4p58 2009
Table of ContentPART I -- An Introduction to Research Chapter 1 -- The Process of Research: Learning How Research Is Done The Quantitative Parent Involvement Study The Qualitative Parent Role Study Chapter 2 -- Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches to Research PART II -- UNDERSTANDING THE INTRODUCTIONS TO RESEARCH REPORTS Chapter 3 -- The Research Problem: Identifying Why a Study Is Important The Qualitative New Teacher Study Chapter 4 -- The Literature Review: Examining the Background for a Study Chapter 5 -- The Purpose: Identifying the Intent of a Study The Quantitative Goal Orientation Study &n