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This broad-spectrum, cross-disciplinary text is suitable for courses in basic research methodology, for undergraduate and graduate students in the social sciences, natural sciences, education, medicin..., business administration, and other academic disciplines. The text simplifies research concepts, and guides students from problem selection to a complete research report with concrete examples, checklists, and practical suggestions. Discussion of technology and the Internet is integrated throughout. Eight of the 12 chapters include lengthy excerpts from doctoral dissertation proposals and completed dissertations from a variety of subjects. Shorter excerpts from other dissertations and master's theses are also included. This ninth edition has an appendix on using Microsoft Excel to keep track of resources during a review of the literature, to record and reorganize data, and to perform simple calculations and statistical analyses. Other new and expanded topics for this edition include online databases, basic punctuation and grammar skills, and influences of culture and gender on responses to interviews and questionnaires. Margin icons direct readers to the companion web site, which offers quizzes, activities and applications, and chapter exercises for building research skills. Leedy was affiliated with American University. Ormrod is affiliated with the University of Northern Colorado and the University of New Hampshire. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) 続きを見る
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