Practical Research and Evaluation A Start-To-Finish Guide for Practitioners

Name: Practical Research and Evaluation A Start-To-Finish Guide for Practitioners
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ISBN: 9781847870049

ISBN-10: 184787004X

ISBN-13: 9781847870049

Edition: 2010

Authors: Lena Dahlberg, Colin McCaig

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This book is a starter 'DIY' text for practitioners who are looking to conduct evaluation studies and research as part of their own professional practice.The growing emphasis on evidence-based practice means that there is an increasing need for practitioners to have at least a basic understanding of research, be aware of methodological pitfalls and to be updated on new methods. This book provides a practical, user-friendly guide to social science research methods for professionals who have benefited from little, if any, formal research methods training but find themselves in a role that requires them to read and understand complex research findings and carry out their own research as part…

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List price: $35.99
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Limited
Publication date: 4/22/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.50" long x 0.58" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English



Practitioner Research and the Research Process



Introduction to Research and Evaluation Basics



Research and Evaluation Design



Ethics and Research Governance



Writing a Research Proposal or Brief



Literature Reviews



Action Research



Different Kinds of Qualitative Data Collection Methods



Preparation and Process of Qualitative Interviews and Focus Groups



Qualitative Data Analysis



Different Kinds of Quantitative Data Collection Methods



Quantitative Data Collection



Quantitative Data Processing and Analysis



Dissemination