00000nam a2200000 i 4500 UP-99946688290022160 Buklod 20221012101910.0 t r |||| u| ta 221012s2021 xx d |||| || | 978152971346 (pbk.) (Buklod)UP-99796217611915989 DLC DSURP rda eng Q 180.55 M4 O43 2021 O'Leary, Zina author. The essential guide to doing your research project Zina O'Leary. 4th edition. Los Angeles SAGE 2021. 438 pages. illustrations 26 cm text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-366) and index. Taking the leap into the research world -- Setting up and getting started -- Developing your research question -- Undertaking credible and ethical research -- Crafting a research proposal -- Reviewing literature -- Designing a research plan -- Understanding methodologies: quantitative and qualitative approaches -- Understanding methodologies: mixed approaches -- Understanding methodologies: evaluative, action-oriented and emancipatory strategies -- Identifying and selecting samples, informants and cases -- Primary data: surveys, interviews and observation -- Secondary data -- Online generated data -- Analysing quantitative data -- Analysing qualitative data -- The challenge of writing up -- Final hurdles. "This practical book sets out how to approach each stage of your research project, from choosing a research design and methodology to collecting and analysing data and communicating your results--and showcases best practice along the way." Publisher's description Social sciences Research. Book FO UPD DSURP Q 180.55 M4 O43 2021 Book