Research Matters

By Franzl Du Plooy-Cilliers Et Al and Dr Franzél Du Plooy-Cilliers Et Al

- provides a strong theoretical underpinning;
- uses examples and illustrations to demystify the research process;
- introduces students to the three most commonly used research paradigms and explains the impact of these paradigms on the way research is conducted;
- explores the relationship between theory and research;
- guides students through the processes of constructing a theoretical framework, compiling a literature review and conceptualising key concepts;
- covers the role of argumentation and the importance of providing evidence to support arguments;
- describes widely used qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods;
- explains referencing, proposal and report writing, and how to determine the limitations of a research study; and
- examines the important role of ethics in research.Research Matters is an essential resource for any student encountering research or research methods for the first time.

Research Matters is an introductory research title aimed at undergraduate students.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1485102014
• ISBN13: 9781485102014
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Juta & Company Ltd
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.4" x 9.7"