An introduction to rapid research, this book shows you how to do quick, quality research that balances accommodating time and resource constraints with credible research design.

This book offers a unique solution to the shortage of more imaginative and engaging research by re-imagining the core elements of the research process.

An updated edition of a bestselling text that provides readers with a clear and comprehensive overview of methods for conducting management and business research.

This text provides a road map for evaluators doing business within or for government, public managers who are expected to assess and use evidence generated by a large variety of evaluation approaches, and students taking evaluation courses in public management.

This third edition builds on the strengths of the previous two editions while recognising that most people know how to use the internet at least at a basic level now so provides more advanced ideas for harnessing the web in your research.

This book walks you step-by-step through the entire research process, covering everything you need to successfully conduct a sports research project in the real world.

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.

A new edition of THE guide to the full qualitative research process, featuring international case studies to help you situate your research in the global context.

Packed with practical advice and real-world examples, this step-by-step guide is an accessible introduction to doing quantitative social research using Microsoft Excel.