Understanding Research Methods: An Overview of the Essentials

by Mildred L. Patten

Book Overview

- Designed for students who are getting lost in the details of research methods and not getting the big picture, this short book provides an overview of the essential concepts traditionally covered in a research methods class. -Lively examples on contemporary topics stimulate students' interest and show the relevance of research methods to their everyday lives. -Divided into short sections, this book makes it easy for you to give customized assignments...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1884585833
• ISBN13: 9781884585838
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.4" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Succinct

Something akin to Cliff's Notes; you should have an understanding of research. It's a good review and worksheets help drill concepts.

Excellent overview of research methods

I found this book extremely helpful for a graduate course in research. Very straightforward explanations and examples. I would recommend it without reservation.

Understanding Research Methods

Understanding Research Methods: An Overview of the Essentials This book is easy to ready. The topics are will thought out and placed. The wonderful examples and the topic questions add to the usefulness of the book. The writer took what could be a complicated subject and broke it into simple pieces. It's a great way to start learning about research methods. In fact the book can be used by beginners or for by more advanced persons who just need a quick review. However an advanced person may need more than this book can offer.

Understanding Research Methods

There was great turn around time from when I placed my order and when I received the order.

Exactly what it claims to be

I am a master's student taking a course in research methods, and this was the first book of the semester. If you want an in-depth examination of research methods, no, this is not what you're looking for. But it did a great job of kicking off this course, which is designed for administrators who will more often be consumers of research than in-depth researchers themselves.It says it is "An Overview of the Essentials," and it is just that. It is broken down into one-page topics that are written on a good level for those of us who haven't had a strong math/statistics background. Each topic is followed by a page of discussion questions that make it easy to make sure the concepts are grasped before moving on. It's in almost a workbook format, and I would recommend this as a self-guided study tool to any professional faced with the need to deal with these topics in the line of work.