Research Methods in Applied Settings: An Integrated Approach to Design and Analysis (3rd Edition) – eBook

Research Methods in Applied Settings, 3^rd Edition, (PDF) teaches readers how to plan, conduct, and write a research project and select and infer data through its integrated approach to quantitative research methods. Though not a statistics ebook, college students learn to master which technique to use when and how to evaluate and interpret results, making them better consumers of research. Organized around the steps of conducting a research project, this ebook is ideal for those who need to analyze journal articles. With teaching experience in several departments, the authors know how to address the research problems encountered by behavioral and social sciences students. Independent chapters and sections can be read in any order allowing for flexibility in assigning topics.

Adopters admire the ebook’s clarity and applied an interdependent approach to research. The ebook Research Methods in Applied Settings: An Integrated Approach to Design and Analysis 3rd edition emphasizes five research approaches: randomized experimental, quasi-experimental, associational, comparative, and descriptive. These five approaches lead to three types of research designs which lead to three groups of statistics with the same names. This stable framework increases comprehension while preventing confusion caused by inconsistent terminology. Several examples, diagrams, key terms, tables, key distinctions, applied problems, summaries, interpretation questions, and suggested readings further enhance understanding.

This comprehensively revised 3rd edition features:

• New sections on mediation and moderation analysis to address the latest techniques.
• More coverage of quasi-experimental design and qualitative research to reflect changing practices.
• A new appendix on how to write about results using APA guidelines to help new researchers.
• More examples from published research articles to help readers better understand the research process.
• New Research in the Real World boxes that emphasize actual research projects from various disciplines.
• Well-defined key terms in the margins and interpretation questions that assist readers review the material.
• More detailed explanations of key concepts including reliability, estimation, validity, ethical and bias concerns, power analysis, data security and assumptions, and multiple and logistic regression.
• Online resources available at www.routledge.com/9781138852976 which provide instructors (not included in this sale) with PowerPoints, critical thinking exercises, test questions, a conversion guide, and answers to all of the ebook’s problems and questions. Students will find learning objectives, marked links to further readings and key concepts, and key terms with links to definitions.

Aimed for graduate research methods or design or quantitative/experimental research methods courses in psychology, human development, family studies, education, and other behavioral, social, and health sciences, some exposure to research methods and statistics is recommended.

Reviews

“Morgan, Gliner, and Leech have built upon and enhanced their previous work in designing this comprehensive and clear Research Methods in Applied Settings 3e, ideal for a quantitative research design course, or as a go-to text for the quantitatively-focused researcher.” ― Erica Eckert, Kent State University, USA

“We have used Research Methods in Applied Settings for several years. It is clear, well-organized, and written at a level suited to doctoral students who do applied work using a number of research methodologies. The latest edition improves upon an already good ebook by adding sections from research articles that demonstrate points the authors are making, diagrams and tables for visual learners, and references to effect power and size that reinforce the need for consideration of the research design from multiple perspectives. Our students do a good work of writing a research proposal using the information from this book.” ― Kathy Green, University of Denver, USA

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