Maree, Kobus 1951- editor Creswell, John W. contributor. 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. text bibliography sa 2025 Fourth edition. monographic eng

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xx, 517 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm 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"-- 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. Kobus Maree, editor ; [contributors], J.W. Creswell [and others]. Includes bibliographical references and index. Research Methodology Research Recherche M�ethodologie Recherche research (function) Research Methodology 001.42 9780627041693 0627041698 ZAARO 241105 20251118101122.0 on1466099903 eng