Burkholder G.G., Cox K.A., Crawford L.M., Hitchcock J.H. (eds.) Research Design and Methods: An Applied Guide for the Scholar-Practitioner

SAGE Publications, 2020. — 400 p. — ISBN 9781544342375.Research Design and Methods: An Applied Guide for the Scholar-Practitioner is a straightforward and accessible text for graduate students conducting research in the social sciences. The target audience is the “scholar-practitioner”—working professionals seeking a graduate degree to improve their practice and further their careers—who will find this text to be a guide to an essential understanding of research design and methods. The book addresses the foundational concepts of research design and methods; provides a more detailed exploration of designs and methodologies popular with graduate students in applied disciplines; covers qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods designs; discusses ethical considerations, and quality in research; and provides guidance on writing a research proposal. Chapters conclude with Questions for Reflection, and Key Sources for further reading.Foundations in Research Design
Introduction to Research
Philosophical Foundations and the Role of Theory in Research
Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks in Research
Research Design and Analysis
Quantitative Research Designs
Quantitative Analysis
Qualitative Research Designs
Qualitative Analysis
Mixed Methods Designs and Approaches
Mixed Methods Analysis
Data Collection
Interviewing Essentials for New Researchers
Survey Research
Research Quality and Ethics
Quality Considerations
Ethical Considerations
Selected Research Designs and Approaches
Phenomenology
Grounded Theory
Case Study Research
Program Evaluation
Action Research
Writing and Disseminating Research
Critiquing and Synthesizing the Literature
Writing the Research Proposal
Disseminating Research: Cultivating a Healthy Dissemination Attitude Among New Scholars