03568cam a2200541 i 4500 on1466099903 OCoLC 20251118101122.0 241105s2025 sa a b 001 0 eng d ZAARO eng rda ZAARO ZAARO Y@Y P4A OCLCO OCLCL OG$ Z8Q 1454847287 9780627041693 (paperback) 0627041698 (paperback) (OCoLC)1466099903 (OCoLC)1454847287 eng 001.42 23 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ddc/E49MYfYJrTm7PmHtMRdqy4kmgc ZAAA First steps in research / Kobus Maree, editor ; [contributors], J.W. Creswell [and others]. Fourth edition. Hatfield, Pretoria : Van Schaik Publishers, 2025. xx, 517 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. What is a research question and why is it important? -- Introduction to the language of research -- Planning a research proposal -- Writing winning grant proposals -- Introducing qualitative research -- Qualitative research designs and data-gathering techniques -- Analysing qualitative data -- First steps in action research -- The quantitative research process -- Surveys and the use of questionnaires -- Sampling -- Statistical analysis I: descriptive statistics -- Statistical analysis II: inferential statistics -- Standardisation of a questionnaire -- Overview of some of the most popular statistical techniques -- Foundations and approaches to mixed methods research. A practical guide on how to conduct and report on research at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Uses the most current perspectives in the field, both locally and internationally, to facilitate the understanding and application of theories, goals, methods and strategies. Aimed at scholars, academics, researchers, and Master's and doctoral students who are conceptualising and conducting research. Contents include the following: • Formulating research questions • Conceptualising and writing research proposals • Conducting a preliminary literature review • Ethical considerations • Interpreting data • Sampling methods • Basic probability rules • Basic statistical methods and tests/techniques • Employing online and technical instruments in the areas of literature review, data collection and data analysis • Mixed-methods (avant garde) frameworks"-- Publisher's description. Research Methodology. Research. Recherche M�ethodologie. 13556 Recherche. research (function) aat Research Methodology fast Maree, Kobus, 1951- editor https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjHvwprcCBvH9b9YcM7XQy Creswell, John W., contributor. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJymyvQt6wJFTV3BDCp773 Drennan, R., author. Ebersohn, L. author. Eloff, I. author. Ferreira, R. author.. Ivankova, N. V. author. Jacobs, L. author. Jansen, J. D. author.author. Nieuwenhuis, J. author. Pietersen, V. L author. Plano Clark, V. L. author. Rejab, P. author. C0 ZAAPA 57620 57620 0 0 ddc 0 1 DAPA DAPA 2025-11-18 001.42 MAR APA066328 2025-11-18 1 2025-11-18 BK