Fundamentals of research methodology : a holistic guide for research completion, management, validation and ethics / Engwa Azeh Godwill.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Godwill, Engwa Azeh, author.

Contributor:

Godwill, Engwa Azeh, editor.

Series:

Education in a competitive and globalizing world series.

Education in a Competitive and Globalizing World

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Research--Moral and ethical aspects.

Research.

Science--Methodology.

Science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (232 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Publishers, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Fundamentals of Research Methodology: A Holistic Guide for Research Completion, Management, Validation and Ethics is a rich conceptual, comprehensive and practical text for researchers. A book for beginners and experts, it focuses on research across medical, social, natural and applied sciences. This text aims to fully expose research methodology from a broader prospective, to accompany its readers in research, management and continuity. This book consists of ideas, examples and summary questions as a guide in the following fields:Background knowledge of research, the various types and its imp

Contents:

FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: A HOLISTIC GUIDE FOR RESEARCH COMPLETION, MANAGEMENT, VALIDATION AND ETHICS; FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: A HOLISTIC GUIDE FOR RESEARCH COMPLETION, MANAGEMENT, VALIDATION AND ETHICS; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; CONTENTS; LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES; FOREWORD; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGMENT; Section A: Research Background, Process and Design; Chapter 1: The Nature of Research, Types and Studies; Introduction; What Is Research?; Reasons for Research; Importance of Research; Academic Process; Discovery; Problem Solving; Development

Relationship between Science, Research, Technology and DevelopmentResearch Methodology and Importance; Nature of Research; Fundamental / Applied Research; Fundamental Research; Applied Research; Outcome of Research in Terms of Basic Concept and Application; Deductive / Inductive Research; Deductive Approach; Inductive Approach; Empirical / Non-Empirical Approach; Empirical Approach; Non-Empirical Approach; Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Research; Quantitative Research; Experimental Research; Non-Experimental Research; Qualitative Research; Mixed Research; Research Categories

Exploratory ResearchDescriptive Research; Causal or Analytic Research; Predictive Research; Types of Research Studies; Quantitative Studies; Surveys; Cross-sectional Studies; Longitudinal Studies; Correlational Studies; Experimental Studies; Case-Control Studies; Qualitative Studies; Historical Studies; Documentary Studies; Ethnography Studies; Case Study; Grounded Theory; Other Types of Research; Meta-Analysis; Systemic Reviews; Summary Questions; Chaper 2: Scientific Method and Research Process; Introduction; Scientific Method; The Empirical Approach; Observation; Questions; Hypothesis

Univariate or MultivariateAssociational and Non-Associational Hypothesis; Universal and Statistical Hypothesis; Temporal and Cross-Sectional Hypothesis; Methodology; Data Collection and Analysis; Conclusion; Chapter 3: Research Design and Sampling Technique; Introduction; What Is a Research Design; Experimental Design; Completely Randomized Design (C.R. Design); Randomized Two-Group Design; Interrupted Time-Series Design; Simple Interrupted Time-Series Design; Reversal Time-Series Design; Multiple Time-Series Design; Non-Experimental Design; Sampling Design; Population and Sample

Sampling and DesignComponents of a Sampling Design; Types of Sampling Design; Probability Sampling Designs; Simple Random Sampling; Complex Random Sampling Designs; Non-probability Sampling; Convenience, Deliberate or Judgment Sampling; Purposive Sampling; Quota Sampling; Snowball Sampling; Summary Questions; Section B: Data Collection and Analysis; Chapter 4: Data Measurement, Sources and Collection; Introduction; Measurements; Data and Scales of Measurement; Qualitative Data; Nominal Scale; Ordinal Scale; Quantitative Data; Interval Scale; Ratio Scale; Data Collection

Methods of Collection of Primary Data

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-63482-732-5