The Nature Of Research

Author : Angela Brew
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2002-11-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134612048

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Increasingly, new academics are entering higher education without conventional research training and without a clear idea of what research actually involves. This is particularly true of academics who enter from having spent time in a profession including many in the newer disciplines. In addition, institutions of higher education which do not have a tradition of research are increasingly competing for research funding. The Nature of Research looks at this background and discusses what is wrong with academic research and discusses what is wrong with academic research today, what needs to change for it to survive, how to allow new kinds of research to flourish, directions for future action and how academic research can teach us to live in today's complex and uncertain society. The aim of the book, then, is to provide a stimulus to thinking about the nature and role of research with a view to considering what might be appropriate in the next century. Since research is so central to university life, looking at research will tell us much about what the university of the future might be like.

Author : Janice M. Morse,Janice Swanson,Anton J. Kuzel
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2001-02-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0761922857

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The Nature of Qualitative Evidence by Janice M. Morse,Janice Swanson,Anton J. Kuzel Pdf

What constitutes qualitative evidence? This book will break new ground by providing urgently needed standards for qualitative inquiry and tackle the significant issues of what constitutes qualitative evidence. In particular, this book will address the place of qualitative evidence in the planning delivery, and evaluation of health care. The authors first examine the status of qualitative research as evidence versus as "opinion." They then examine such topics as: who decides what counts as evidence, the nature of outcomes, how to evaluate qualitative evidence, constructing evidence within the qualitative project, and research utilization and qualitative research. They conclude with perspectives on the issue of standards for qualitative investigation.

Author : Sergey K. Aityan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030768577

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Business Research Methodology by Sergey K. Aityan Pdf

This book introduces students to major research processes and methods used in business research. The research process includes all steps in the research project beginning from the problem formulation, through research design, proposal, conducting the research, deriving conclusions, writing research report, and preparing and making presentation. The major research methods include risk assessment, statistics, sampling, hypothesis testing, surveys, and comparative analysis. It helps students develop solid knowledge and practical skills sufficient for conducting a research project from its initiation, through completion, and delivery. The author provides multiple examples as well as the questions and problems for self-testing and self-evaluation in each chapter. The book is structured to provide a smooth flow of understanding and learning the material along the learning curve and is concise enough to fit a one-semester course.

Author : G. E. Gorman,Peter Robert Clayton,Sydney J. Shep,Adela Clayton
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781856044721

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Qualitative Research for the Information Professional by G. E. Gorman,Peter Robert Clayton,Sydney J. Shep,Adela Clayton Pdf

This established text is the only introduction to qualitative research methodologies in the field of library and information management. Its extensive coverage encompasses all aspects of qualitative research work from conception to completion, and all types of study in a variety of settings from multi-site projects to data organization. The book features many case studies and examples, and offers a comprehensive manual of practice designed for LIS professionals. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and includes three new chapters. It has been updated to take account of the substantial growth in the amount and quality of web-based information relevant to qualitative research methods and practice, and the many developments in software applications and resources. The authors have identified a clear need for a new chapter on the evaluation of existing research, as a gateway into new research for information professionals. The final chapter, 'Human Resources In Knowledge Management', takes the form of a model case study, and is an 'ideal' qualitative investigation in an information setting. It exemplifies many of the approaches to qualitative research discussed in earlier chapters. Readership: Directed primarily at the beginner researcher, this book also offers a practical refresher in this important area for the more experienced researcher. It is a useful tool for all practitioners and researchers in information organizations, whether libraries, archives, knowledge management centres, record management centres, or any other type of information service provider.

Author : Angela Brew
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2002-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134612055

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The Nature of Research by Angela Brew Pdf

What is wrong with research today? This book argues that research priorities need to be reordered to address the concerns of today's society.

Author : Wayne K. Hoy,Curt M. Adams
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781506307213

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Quantitative Research in Education by Wayne K. Hoy,Curt M. Adams Pdf

"The book provides a reference point for beginning educational researchers to grasp the most pertinent elements of designing and conducting research..." —Megan Tschannen-Moran, The College of William & Mary Quantitative Research in Education: A Primer, Second Edition is a brief and practical text designed to allay anxiety about quantitative research. Award-winning authors Wayne K. Hoy and Curt M. Adams first introduce readers to the nature of research and science, and then present the meaning of concepts and research problems as they dispel notions that quantitative research is too difficult, too theoretical, and not practical. Rich with concrete examples and illustrations, the Primer emphasizes conceptual understanding and the practical utility of quantitative methods while teaching strategies and techniques for developing original research hypotheses. The Second Edition includes suggestions for empirical investigation and features a new section on self-determination theory, examples from the latest research, a concluding chapter illustrating the practical applications of quantitative research, and much more. This accessible Primer is perfect for students and researchers who want a quick understanding of the process of scientific inquiry and who want to learn how to effectively create and test ideas.

Author : Sigmund Grønmo
Publisher : SAGE Publications Limited
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781529618457

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Social Research Methods by Sigmund Grønmo Pdf

Framing research as the process of asking and answering questions, this book demonstrates how to identify good research questions and how to structure and explore them successfully. Whether you are just beginning your research journey or are a seasoned traveller, it helps you: • Decide what you want to achieve with your research • Know what options you have to explore your goals • Navigate the nuances of different research approaches • Understand the decisions of other researchers • Choose what path best suits your project. Through real-life examples demonstrating different types of research, the book introduces qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches so you can compare different methods at every stage of the research process, from initial idea and design to data collection and analysis. This new edition includes new chapters on collecting and analysing mixed methods data, and additional content on qualitative data analysis. New examples reflect the cultural and global diversity of social research, and extra visual aids and summaries support understanding of key research concepts and stages. The book is accompanied by an online teaching guide, including videos, additional case studies, annotated articles, and critical thinking exercises.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264086487

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Educational Research and Innovation The Nature of Learning Using Research to Inspire Practice by OECD Pdf

This book brings together the lessons of research on both the nature of learning and different educational applications, and it summarises these as seven key concluding principles.

Author : Angela Brew
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2002-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134612055

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The Nature of Research by Angela Brew Pdf

What is wrong with research today? This book argues that research priorities need to be reordered to address the concerns of today's society.

Author : Venkatesh Narayanamurti,Jeffrey Y. Tsao
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780674251854

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The Genesis of Technoscientific Revolutions by Venkatesh Narayanamurti,Jeffrey Y. Tsao Pdf

Research powers innovation and technoscientific advance, but it is due for a rethink, one consistent with its deeply holistic nature, requiring deeply human nurturing. Research is a deeply human endeavor that must be nurtured to achieve its full potential. As with tending a garden, care must be taken to organize, plant, feed, and weedÑand the manner in which this nurturing is done must be consistent with the nature of what is being nurtured. In The Genesis of Technoscientific Revolutions, Venkatesh Narayanamurti and Jeffrey Tsao propose a new and holistic system, a rethinking of the nature and nurturing of research. They share lessons from their vast research experience in the physical sciences and engineering, as well as from perspectives drawn from the history and philosophy of science and technology, research policy and management, and the evolutionary biological, complexity, physical, and economic sciences. Narayanamurti and Tsao argue that research is a recursive, reciprocal process at many levels: between science and technology; between questions and answer finding; and between the consolidation and challenging of conventional wisdom. These fundamental aspects of the nature of research should be reflected in how it is nurtured. To that end, Narayanamurti and Tsao propose aligning organization, funding, and governance with research; embracing a culture of holistic technoscientific exploration; and instructing people with care and accountability.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264273955

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Educational Research and Innovation The Nature of Problem Solving Using Research to Inspire 21st Century Learning by OECD Pdf

Solving non-routine problems is a key competence in a world full of changes, uncertainty and surprise where we strive to achieve so many ambitious goals. But the world is also full of solutions because of the extraordinary competences of humans who search for and find them.

Author : Anol Bhattacherjee
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1475146124

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Social Science Research by Anol Bhattacherjee Pdf

This book is designed to introduce doctoral and graduate students to the process of conducting scientific research in the social sciences, business, education, public health, and related disciplines. It is a one-stop, comprehensive, and compact source for foundational concepts in behavioral research, and can serve as a stand-alone text or as a supplement to research readings in any doctoral seminar or research methods class. This book is currently used as a research text at universities on six continents and will shortly be available in nine different languages.

Author : Lawrence Vincent Redman,Austin Van Hoesen Mory
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1933
Category : Inventions
ISBN : WISC:89094310810

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The Romance of Research by Lawrence Vincent Redman,Austin Van Hoesen Mory Pdf

Author : Julia Wolf
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783834997470

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The Nature of Supply Chain Management Research by Julia Wolf Pdf

Julia Wolf investigates the theoretical aspect of SCM by analyzing the evolution SCM research has undergone and by assessing the question whether SCM research can be considered a scientific paradigm as of today.

Author : Carter Victor Good,Arvil Sylvester Barr,Douglas Edgar Scates
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1935
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015010453796

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The Methodology of Educational Research by Carter Victor Good,Arvil Sylvester Barr,Douglas Edgar Scates Pdf