{"product_id":"real-world-research-hardback-9781405182416","title":"Real World Research (Hardback) 9781405182416","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eReal World Research\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eColin Robson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405182416, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 4 March 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e608 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.1 x 18.1 x 3.2 cm, 1.304 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eReal world research is a common responsibility of professionals and practitioners in a wide range of both public and private settings.  These include teachers, social workers and health service professionals, managers and specialists in business, architects, designers, criminologists and accountants among many others.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal World Research\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e provides a clear route-map of the various steps needed to carry out a piece of applied research to a high professional standard.  It is accessible to those without a social science background while providing rigorous and fully up-to-date coverage of contemporary issues and debates.  It brings together materials and approaches from different social science disciplines, seeing value in both quantitative and qualitative approaches, as well as their combination in mixed-method designs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdated throughout, the third edition includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA brand new chapter on multi-strategy designs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncreased coverage of ethical issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA chapter on writing a project proposal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussion of internet-based research - both as a research tool and as a subject for research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage of evidence-based approaches - seeking to present a balanced assessment of their value\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eColin Robson's bestselling textbook is essential reading for many higher education courses, at both undergraduate, taught postgraduate and doctoral level, as well as practitioners and others carrying out a research project as part of their job.  A very extensive website, which is closely keyed in to the text, provides additional resources including copious examples of research and further discussion of research issues, links to other useful resources and selected journal articles, annotated lists of further reading and an extensive set of PowerPoint slides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface.  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays of using the book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe main steps when carrying out a project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I SETTING THE SCENE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping a research journal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Introduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is real world research?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign matters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation and change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe audience for this book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReturning to the real world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Approaches to Social Research.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostmodernism and extreme relativist approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe two traditions: quantitative and qualitative social research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe quantitative paradigm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe qualitative paradigm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParadigms and research questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA pragmatic approach.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulti-strategy research designs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealism and real world research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe purposes of research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical value of the theoretical material covered in the chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II PLANNING: SELECTING A STRATEGY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Developing Your Ideas.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching and reviewing the literature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping your research question(s).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe place of theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 General Design Issues.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA framework for research design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a feel for design issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a research design strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing trustworthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Fixed Designs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral features of fixed designs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing trustworthiness in fixed design research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperimental fixed designs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrue experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuasi-experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingle-case experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-experimental fixed designs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample size in fixed designs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Flexible Designs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral features of flexible designs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch traditions in qualitative research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthnographic studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrounded theory studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSampling in flexible designs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing trustworthiness in flexible design research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Multi-strategy (Mixed Method) Designs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe quantitative–qualitative incompatibility thesis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mixed methods movement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of multi-strategy designs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning and carrying out multi-strategy research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePragmatism, realism or 'anything goes'?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with discrepancies in findings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Designs for Particular Purposes: Evaluation, Action and Change.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntervention and change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearchers and practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Ethical and Political Considerations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthical codes and guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthical issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearcher safety and risk.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with vulnerable groups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral ethical responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthical review boards and committees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolitics and real world research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSexism and social research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III TACTICS: THE METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting the method(s).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Surveys and Questionnaires.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning surveys.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarrying out a sample survey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning and using a questionnaire.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiaries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSampling in surveys – and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProbability samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-probability samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Interviews and Focus Groups.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes and styles of interviews.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral advice for interviewers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent of the interview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarrying out different types of interview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus groups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with interview data.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills in interviewing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Tests and Scales.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasurement scales.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther scaling techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing existing tests and scales.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping your own test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Observational Methods.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservation in real world research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaches to observation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipant observation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting started as a participant observer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructured observation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on a coding scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe use of existing coding schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping your own scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoding sequences of behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReliability and structured observation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Additional Methods of Data Collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnobtrusive measures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent analysis of documents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecondary data analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to a range of more specialist techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternet-based research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeminist research methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing multiple methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Writing a Project Proposal.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to recognize a good proposal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe content of a research proposal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe problem of pre-specifying flexible design studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShortcomings of unsuccessful proposals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of funding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART IV CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT: ARRANGING THE PRACTICALITIES.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow what you are doing before starting the data collection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiating access.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet yourself organized.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePilot if at all possible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork on your relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon't just disappear at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon't expect it to work out as you planned.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART V DEALING WITH THE DATA.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting the data.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalysing and interpreting data.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealist analysis and interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalysis or interpretation?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantitative and qualitative data – and their integration in multi-strategy designs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 The Analysis and Interpretation of Quantitative Data.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a data set.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting data analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the data set.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring relationships between two variables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring relationships among three or more variables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalysing differences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantitative analysis and different fixed design research strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 The Analysis and Interpretation of Qualitative Data.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of qualitative analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the computer for qualitative data analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with the quantity of qualitative data.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThematic coding analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData analysis in grounded theory studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternative approaches to qualitative analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrating qualitative and quantitative data in multi-strategy designs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18 Reporting and Disseminating.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting what you have found.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthics and reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting fixed design research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe scientific journal format.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting flexible design studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting on multi-strategy design studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting on case studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting for non-academic audiences – the technical report.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternative forms of presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting skills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Using Specialist Software for Quantitative Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Using Specialist Software for Qualitative Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e 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