Abstract
Part I - Introduction to the research process - The nature and purpose of research Common terms and concepts in research Validity and reliability Agencies supportive to research Ethical issues in research An overview of the research process Part II - The research process Part A - Preparatory work - Asking the research question Searching the literature Reviewing and evaluating the literature Preparing a research proposal Gaining access to the research site Part B - Research design - Qualitative research, Grounded theory, Quantitative research, Experimental research, Action research, Historical research, Descriptive research, Evaluation research, Single case study, Longitudinal research, Survey design and sampling Part C - Data collection - Attitude measurement, Interview, Questionnaire, Observation, The critical incident technique, Physiological measurement Part D - Data handling - Data Storage Quantitative analysis (descriptive) Quantitative analysis (inferential), Qualitative Analysis, Computer assisted data analysis, Data presentation Part III - The use of research - Reporting and disseminating research The research, education, management and practice interface Epilogue Index.
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