Claxton B.L., Mott R.K. A Step-by-Step Introduction to Research Methods: Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed-Methods, Applied

Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2023. — 306 p.This book is designed to introduce the novice researcher to four research designs: qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and applied. Each design is described in sufficient detail for the novice researcher to gain a fundamental understanding of the methodologies of each of the four research methods. This book is intended to provide a foundation for each of the four research designs, but it is not intended to provide all the information required to conduct research using each of the four research methods.Features of this book are designed to support the novice researcher and include an explanation of qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, and applied research with basic details regarding how to identify a research topic, instructions on how to create research questions or prompts for each method, and guidance on how to conduct research using each of the four designs. Data collection and analysis procedures are explained in enough detail for the novice researcher to determine which type of research best meets the needs of the proposed research topic.Introduction to Research Methods
Scholarly Writing
Ethics in Research
Introduction to Qualitative Research
Qualitative Research Methods
Introduction to Quantitative Research
Statistical Tests for Quantitative Research
Methods for Conducting Quantitative Research
Introduction to Mixed-Methods Research
Introduction to Applied Research
Applied Research Methods
Applied Research Findings
Applied Research Recommendations
Appendices
Key Terms
References
Index