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Test Bank for Introduction to Research Methods A Hands-On Approach 1st Edition Pajo
Downlaodable Instructor Test Bank for Introduction to Research Methods A Hands-On Approach By Bora Pajo, ISBN: 9781483386959, ISBN: 9781544338477
Table Of Content
Chapter Outline
Scientific Research and Its Purpose
Theories of Knowledge
A Quick Look at Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
Ethical Research
Summary
Key Terms
Taking a Step Further
Chapter Outline
Choosing a Research Topic
Operationalization of Constructs
Types of Variables
Types of Hypotheses
Visualizing a Research Question
Summary
Key Terms
Taking a Step Further
Chapter Outline
Defining a Literature Review
Exploring the Literature
Understanding and Organizing the Literature
Thinking Critically
Hypotheses
Systematic Reviews of Literature
Summary
Key Terms
Taking a Step Further
Chapter Outline
Categorizations of Research Studies
Cross-Sectional Versus Longitudinal Studies
Causality in Research
Experimental Designs
Summary
Key Terms
Taking a Step Further
Chapter Outline
Measurement Errors
Reliability
Validity
Summary
Key Terms
Taking a Step Further
Chapter Outline
Defining Sampling
Probability and Non-Probability Sampling
Types of Non-Probability Sampling
Types of Probability Sampling
Summary
Key Terms
Taking a Step Further
Chapter Outline
Experimental Research
Quasi-Experimental Research
Preparing and Collecting Data Through Questionnaires
Methods of Data Collection
Summary
Key Terms
Taking a Step Further
Chapter Outline
Benefits of Using Secondary Data
Major Sources of Secondary Data
Disadvantages of Secondary Data
Summary
Key Terms
Taking a Step Further
Chapter Outline
The Purpose of Entering and Organizing Quantitative Data
Preparing for Data Entry
Organizing and Inputting Variables
Summary
Key Terms
Taking a Step Further
Chapter Outline
Analyzing Quantitative Data
Univariate Analysis
Graphical Representation of Data
Measures of Central Tendency
Bivariate Analysis
Summary
Key Terms
Taking a Step Further
Chapter Outline
An Introduction to Qualitative Research Designs
Ways of Collecting Qualitative Data
Unobtrusive Methods and Additional Sources of Qualitative Data
Mixed Methods
Summary
Key Terms
Taking a Step Further
About the Chapter Contributor
Chapter Outline
Enter, Clean, and Organize Qualitative Data
Coding Qualitative Data
Analyzing Qualitative Data
Summary
Key Terms
Taking a Step Further
Chapter Outline
Reporting Results
Results in Quantitative Studies
Results in Qualitative Studies
Visually Presenting Results
Discussion
Recommendations
Summary
Key Term
Taking a Step Further
Chapter Outline
Presenting Your Findings to an Audience
Applying to Conferences
Publishing an Article
