Drawing on research exploring new media practices, this book explains and encourages classroom activity that makes purposeful and appropriate use of new media and is underpinned by a set of guiding principles for teaching literacy in contemporary times.

This book offers a much needed critical introduction to data mining and 'big data'. Supported by multiple case studies and examples, the authors provide everything needed to explore, evaluate and review big data concepts and techniques.

Part of The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit, this concise text breaks down the complex topic of inferential statistics with accessible language and detailed examples. Covering a range of topics, it provides you with the know-how and confidence needed for a successful quantitative research journey.

The fourth book in The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit, this resource covers the basics of designing and conducting basic experiments, outlining the various types of experimental designs available to researchers, while providing step-by-step guidance on how to conduct your own experiment. Practical and succintly written, this book will give you the know-how and confidence needed to succeed on your quantitative research journey.

This is a new edition of the accessible and student-friendly 'how to' for anyone using R for the first time, for use in spatial statistical analysis, geocomputation and digital mapping.

Offers an in-depth introduction to the theories, concepts, approaches and practices, relevant to research methods in a public health setting.

Now in its fourth edition, The SAGE Dictionary of Criminology continues to be an authoritative reference text for the key concepts, theories, and methods in criminology and criminal justice.

This book aims to give non-Muslim teachers the confidence to engage meaningfully with important facets of Muslim pupils' lives leading to a richer and more rewarding experience in the classroom.

Uniting industry experience with academic expertise, the authors combine marketing communications and advertising with the branding perspective to provide students with a practical planning system and a seven-step approach enabling them to create a consistent and comprehensive marketing plan.