Understanding Research Methods: An Overview of the Essentials

By Mildred 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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1936523000
• ISBN13: 9781936523009
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

understanding research methods

The book is boring but it was delivered in about 9 days in perfect shape.

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

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.