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Nick Barter,
Jessica Cheung,
Christopher Stevenson,
Matthew Clarke,
Michael Rose,
and
Georgie Lowe
Topics Covered
- Undertaking a literature review
- Specifying a researchable question
- Crafting a research methodology
- Assessing the potential impact of your research
- Writing your research proposal
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The Craft of Research classic guide to the entire research process, from defining your question and doing the necessary background reading to writing and revising your draft. is written for students of all levels.
This guide is specifically written for students and provides step-by-step instructions on how to find, read, and write a literature review for a research project.
Research Methods in Psychology covers the general process of research in psychology, including not only the statistical aspects but also the conceptual and philosophical aspects.
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How to Write a Literature Review practical guide to writing a literature review. It provides clear and concise instructions on how to find, read, and synthesize research literature to develop a well-written and informative literature review.
Writing Literature Reviews provides a step-by-step guide to writing a variety of literature reviews, including systematic reviews, scoping reviews, narrative reviews, and critical reviews.
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How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine concise and practical guide to reading and understanding scientific papers in medical research. It covers the key elements of a scientific paper, such as the abstract, introduction, methods, results, and discussion, and provides tips on how to critically evaluate the paper's strengths and weaknesses.
Doing Meta-Analysis with R: A Hands-on Guide provides a practical guide to conducting meta-analyses in R. It covers all the key steps of the meta-analysis process, from data preparation to model fitting and interpretation.
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Meta-Analysis: A Guide to Calibrating and Combining Statistical Studies comprehensive guide to meta-analysis. It covers the theoretical and practical aspects of meta-analysis, including how to conduct a meta-analysis, assess the quality of the studies included in a meta-analysis, and interpret the results of a meta-analysis.
Statistical Methods for Meta-Analysis comprehensive and technical guide to the statistical methods used in meta-analysis. It covers a wide range of topics, including effect size estimation, heterogeneity assessment, and publication bias.
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Well-regarded introductory text to research methodology. It provides a clear and concise overview of the research process, from planning and design to data collection and analysis.
This classic text provides thorough coverage of research methods in a social science context. The latest edition includes updated information on research design, data collection, and data analysis.
Provides a comprehensive overview of qualitative research methods as applied to education. It covers a wide range of topics, including research design, data collection, and data analysis.
Provides a comprehensive overview of mixed methods research, a research methodology that combines both qualitative and quantitative methods. It covers a wide range of topics, including research design, data collection, and data analysis.
Provides a clear and concise guide to planning, designing, and conducting scientific research. It valuable resource for students and researchers at all levels.
Provides a clear and concise introduction to research methods in psychology. It covers a wide range of topics, including research design, data collection, and data analysis.
This classic text provides a comprehensive overview of the research process, from planning and design to writing and publishing. It valuable resource for students and researchers at all levels.
Provides a comprehensive overview of research methods used in criminal justice and criminology. It covers a wide range of topics, including research design, data collection, and data analysis.
Step-by-step guide to designing and conducting mixed methods research. It covers a wide range of topics, including research design, data collection, and data analysis.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of research methods used in linguistics. It covers a wide range of topics, including research design, data collection, and data analysis.
This classic guide to research methods offers practical advice on every aspect of the research process, from developing a research question to writing a research report.
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