Proposing Empirical Research: A Guide to the Fundamentals by Mildred L. Patten (

Description: Proposing Empirical Research by Mildred L. Patten, Melisa C. Galvan This book provides concrete guidance for students who will be writing proposals for both quantitative and qualitative research. Structured around the stages of the proposal process, each major section is divided into short topics FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Proposing Empirical Research: A Guide to the Fundamentals provides step-by-step instructions for students who will be writing their first research proposal in the social and behavioral sciences and using both quantitative and qualitative methods.The structure of the book enables students to work independently with confidence while writing the first drafts of their proposals. Each major section is divided into short topics and for each topic, students are asked to complete an exercise that leads them toward the goal of preparing a proposal. Numerous illustrative examples throughout the book make the recommendations for proposal writing come alive. In addition, the 10 model proposals provided at the end of the book illustrate proposal writing and provide material for classroom discussions.New to the Sixth Edition: Updates throughout to reflect research and learning in the digital/online environment, e.g., online surveys, digital organization tools, digital recruitment methods for research, and digital databases, records, and archives. Discussion of qualitative methods. Updated references, model proposals, end of chapter exercises etc.Proposing Empirical Research is ideal for use in research methods classes where students write a proposal as a term project, thesis/dissertation preparation classes, senior research seminars where proposing and conducting research is a culminating undergraduate activity, and any graduate-level seminar in which the instructor wants to incorporate a project that will engage students in critical thinking about the content area. Author Biography Melisa C. Galvan is Assistant Professor at California State University, Northridge. Table of Contents Introduction to the Sixth Edition Part A: Getting Started Topic 1. What Is Empirical Research? Topic 2. Identifying Broad Problem Areas Topic 3. Evaluating Broad Problem Areas Topic 4. Identifying and Combining Variables Topic 5. Identifying Treatment Variables Topic 6. Considering Demographic Variables Topic 7. Writing Purposes and Hypotheses Part B: A Closer Look at Problem Selection Topic 8. Finding Ideas in the Literature Topic 9. Considering a Body of Literature Topic 10. Considering Theories and Frameworks Topic 11. Determining Feasibility Part C: Selecting a Research Approach Topic 12. Qualitative Research Topic 13. Survey Research Topic 14. Correlational Research Topic 15. Test Development Research Topic 16. Experimental Research Topic 17. Causal-Comparative Research Topic 18. Program Evaluation Part D: Organizing and Evaluating Literature Topic 19. Organizing Literature by Topics Topic 20. Evaluating Research Literature Topic 21. Considering the History of a Topic Part E: Application and Writing Topic 22. A Separate Introduction Topic 23. An Integrated Introduction and Literature Review Topic 24. Writing the First Paragraph(s) Topic 25. Using a Topic Outline Topic 26. Being Selective and Critical Part F: Proposing a Sample Topic 27. Sampling in Qualitative Research Topic 28. Random Sampling Topic 29. Other Methods of Sampling: I Topic 30. Other Methods of Sampling: II Topic 31. Sample Size Part G: Proposing Instrumentation Topic 32. Qualitative Instrumentation Topic 33. Proposing Published Instruments Topic 34. Proposing New Instruments Topic 35. Proposing to Measure Demographics Topic 36. Ethical Issues in Measurement MethodsPart H: Proposing Procedures Topic 37. Nonexperimental Procedures Topic 38. Procedures in Experiments Topic 39. Ethical Issues and Procedures Part I: Proposing Methods of Analysis Topic 40. Qualitative Analysis Topic 41. Analysis of Demographics Topic 42. Relationships: Nominal Topic 43. Relationships: Equal Interval Topic 44. Group Differences Part J: Writing the Discussion and Other Concluding Tasks Topic 45. Writing a Discussion Section Topic 46. Giving the Proposal a Title Topic 47. Preparing an Abstract Topic 48. Developing a Timeline Topic 49. Preparing a Reference List Part K: Model Research Proposals for Discussion Model Proposal 1: A Survey Model Proposal 2: A Survey Model Proposal 3: Test Development Research Model Proposal 4: Single-Subject Research Model Proposal 5: Quasi-Experimental Research Model Proposal 6: True Experiment Model Proposal 7: Qualitative Research with Focus Groups Model Proposal 8: Qualitative Research with Interviews Model Proposal 9: Combined Qualitative and Quantitative Research Model Proposal 10: Ethnographic StudyAppendix A: Locating Literature Electronically Appendix B: Electronic Sources of Statistical Information Details ISBN1138615633 Year 2019 ISBN-10 1138615633 ISBN-13 9781138615632 Format Paperback Edition 6th Imprint Routledge Subtitle A Guide to the Fundamentals Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9781936523306 Author Melisa C. Galvan Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Pages 206 Affiliation Assistant Professor, California State University, Northridge. DEWEY 001.42 Language English AU Release Date 2019-08-28 NZ Release Date 2019-08-28 UK Release Date 2019-08-28 Publication Date 2019-08-28 Illustrations 8 Tables, black and white; 3 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Illustrations, black and white Edition Description 6th edition Alternative 9781138615670 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:128503664;

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