Providing readers with an introduction to how to conduct a research synthesis of literature, this Fifth Edition has new material on the use of the internet and other new developments in technology, including new statistics for describing meta-analytic results

Giving readers an insight into the minds of researchers, this book brings together the reflections of various authors on the qualitative theoretical framework they used, and how they made research design decisions based on the chosen theoretical framework.

Providing readers with the introduction to doing research into digital cultures and technologies, this book considers the methodological, practical and theoretical elements of digital ethnography and demonstrates how to research experiences and relationships as well as objects and events

Packed full of case studies, activities and hints and tips for best practice, this book gives coaching and mentoring trainees the knowledge and skills they need to make the best start in their research career.

A step-by-step approach to guide students through the whole research process, from initial ideas, through to writing up and presenting the findings.

The Practice of Evaluation: Partnership Approaches for Community Change provides foundational content on evaluation concepts, approaches, and methods, with an emphasis on the use of evaluation and partnership approaches to effect change. Real examples in every chapter illustrate key ideas and concepts "in action" on topics such as organizational development, capacity building, program improvement, and advocacy. Editors Ryan P.

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The fourth edition of Content Analysis introduces students and scholars to a method of analysing the textual fabric of contemporary society, exploring the conceptual aspects, key components and evaluative techniques of content analysis.

Data Science for Business with R focuses on the concepts foundational for students starting a business analytics or data science course. The book features running case using an airline business's customer survey dataset to illustrate how to turn data in business decisions. The text also features full integration of R and RStudio software.

Guiding you through how to plan your research project, this Little Quick Fix covers everything from how to get started and the stages of research, to avoiding procrastination and staying on track.