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Essentials of Research Design and Methodology (Essentials of Behavioral Science) 2 reviews
Geoffrey R. Marczyk, David DeMatteo, ...
Wiley, 2005
awesome
In the introduction, the authors state "our goal is to provide readers with books that will deliver key practical information in an efficient, accessible style." The authors have clearly met their goal - the book is clearly written and the examples are engaging and interesting. As the authors are professors, I was very surprised by this.
I used this book to update my knowledge of basic ...
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Experimental Methodology, 10th Edition 1 review
Larry B. Christensen
Allyn & Bacon, 2006
Excellent Assistant for conducting a research
If it is the first time you are trying to conduct a scientific experiment in psychology, this is the book you should refer to. Easy to read with numerous examples, manages to clarify even difficult issues. It helped a lot while preparing my experiment for my PhD thesis.
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Dictionary of Statistics & Methodology: A Nontechnical Guide for the Social Sciences
W. Paul Vogt
Sage Publications, Inc, 2005
The Third Edition of the Dictionary of Statistics & Methodology: A Nontechnical Guide for the Social Sciences is THE sourcebook of simple definitions and explanations of statistical and statistics-related concepts. Since the publication of the bestselling Second Edition, author W. Paul Vogt has examined relevant literature in the social sciences to keep readers alert to the appearance of new methods, new language, and newly popular terms. ...
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The Methodologies Of Art: An Introduction2 reviews
Laurie Schneider Adams
Westview Press, 1996
Methodologies
Excellent introduction to the various approaches to writing about art. She discusses Freudian art criticism, feminist art history, semiotics, biography and autobiography, among other topics, in a clear and cogent style.
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Methodology in Language Teaching: An Anthology of Current Practice1 review
Cambridge University Press, 2002
Concise, and very enlightening
Each short chapter provides a different point of view on a variety of topics relevant to language teaching. It definitely does not drag on and on, making it very readable.
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Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples7 reviews
Linda Tuhiwai Smith
Zed Books, 1999
Constructing Critical Indigenous Research Methodologies
Looking at Western research practices from the żundersideż of a positivist paradigm deeply entrenched and diffused throughout public and private educational, governmental, and corporate tentacles, Linda Tuhiwai Smith is a Maori (New Zealand) intellectual presenting a counter-methodological narrative stemming from a collective indigenous historical cynicism and whose voice bespeaks the refusal to ...
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Response Surface Methodology: Process and Product Optimization Using Designed Experiments (Wiley Series in ... 8 reviews
Raymond H. Myers, Douglas C. Montgomery
Wiley-Interscience, 2002
even better second edition
I took my first short course in response surface designs from Ray Myers at an IPE course. He was a great teacher and taught out of his first book. That book was self-published after he had disagreements with his original publisher. Many years later he and Doug Montgomery joined forces and published the first edition of this book with Wiley. I have reviewed that book previously for amazon. This ...
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Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners5 reviews
Ranjit Kumar
Sage Publications Ltd, 2005
had to have it
Am in the middle of a research project and am still trying to sort out all the how-to's of organizing the information. Got this out of my school library and know I will use it again and again as I continue through the process. So I just had to have it, even on a students spare budget. Definitely a keeper. The format of the book is approachable and the information is immediately useful.
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Social Science Methodology: A Criterial Framework1 review
John Gerring
Cambridge University Press, 2001
must-read for social scientists
Gerring's unique take on the endless methodological battles among social scientists--quantitative versus qualitative, interpretivists versus positivists, modelers versus historical institutionalists--will help you understand what's really at stake when academics debate methodologies. But more than that, this book will help you rethink your own approach to methodological issues. Political ...
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Survey Methodology (Wiley Series in Survey Methodology) 3 reviews
Robert M. Groves, Floyd J., Jr. Fowler, ...
Wiley-Interscience, 2004
Strong Text of Applied Theory
Terrific review of how to design and execute quality surveys from some of the most respected names in market research. I bought six copies for the executive team - I can't think of a stronger endorsement. - David Haynes, CEO Western Wats
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Evaluation Methodology Basics: The Nuts and Bolts of Sound Evaluation1 review
E. Jane Davidson
Sage Publications, Inc, 2004
Extremely Important Book
Jane Davidson's work finally makes possible the creation of the 'Evaluative Organization'. We've been told for years that the highest performing companies learn and adapt to changes in their environment or customer needs. But no one until now has given us the 'nuts and bolts' regarding how to become such an organization.
Davidson offers exceptional insights and step by step guides for ...
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Mixed Methodology: Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (Applied Social Research Methods)3 reviews
Abbas Tashakkori, Charles B. Teddlie
Sage Publications, Inc, 1998
an innovation in educational research method
An innovative, eclectic approach in educational research is reflected in this excellent book.
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Ecological Methodology (2nd Edition)2 reviews
Charles J. Krebs
Benjamin Cummings, 1998
Excellent reference text
Krebs' text is a thorough and outstanding reference for any ecologist. This is is the ideal balance of technical background and practical application of methods commonly used in ecology. Ive found other sources either too cursory or far too involved with derivations of formulae, etc. Krebs hits the major points for the methods he discusses, describes the strengths and weaknesses, and gives the ...
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Conservation Treatment Methodology4 reviews
Barbara Appelbaum
Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007
Enormous contribution to the field
I am delighted to have this book. Barbara Appelbaum has thought through and presented many ideas I have met over the last 30 years as a conservator, but that no one before has put into this kind of focus. She demonstrates the kind of thinking that is critical to responsible care and treatment planning. Thanks you, Barbara, for giving us the benefits of what you have been doing and teaching all ...
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A Student's Guide to Methodology
Peter Clough, Cathy Nutbrown
Sage Publications Ltd, 2007
Praise for the First Edition : "This is a thoughtful, well-crafted, easily accessible book. . . . I believe this book would work well for a variety of methodology courses, and I would direct students and colleagues to use it." —Norman K. Denzin, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign "The greatest strength of this volume is the clarity of the frameworks that guide students through the complexities of methodology. . . . If ...
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Literacy Research Methodologies2 reviews
The Guilford Press, 2004
Literacy Research Methodologies
Ideal for literacy researchers, so many types of research methods possible. I read the chapter "Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Design in Literacy Research", the explanation is extremely clear and to the point. I would recommend it to graduate students and researchers interested in the topic of literacy.
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Unifying Political Methodology: The Likelihood Theory of Statistical Inference3 reviews
Gary King
University of Michigan Press, 1998
A MUST-HAVE for Political Scientists
As someone that has both interest in and fear of political methodology, I find Unifying Political Methodology an accessible reference work for graduate students. A methodology text by this author can be a little intimidating, but King shows he is more than the foremost methodologist in the discipline, but a great teacher as well. Unifying Political Methodology offers a progressive step in ...
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Methodology of the Oppressed4 reviews
Chela Sandoval
University of Minnesota Press, 2000
Chela Continues On Differential Consciousnes..
Chela Sandoval, a professor of Chicana/o Studies at UCSB, first introduced what she characterizes as the "methodology of the oppressed" in 1991 with her essay "U.S. Third World Feminism: The Theory and Method of Oppositional Consciousness in the Postmodern World," which is the central to her book "The Methodology of the Oppressed." In the mentioned essay she unravels the meaning of"U.S Third ...
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Crisis Intervention: Theory and Methodology2 reviews
Donna C. Aguilera
Mosby, 1998
Excellent book for everyone
This book is very detailed and is perfect for a nursing student, practicing nurse or anyone who is interested in the theories of Crisis Intervention. I still read through the book occasionally to review everything that I have learned and it is a great help just for people in general social service situations. I highly recommend this book.
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Visual Methodologies: An Introduction to the Interpretation of Visual Methods
Gillian Rose
Sage Publications Ltd, 2007
This new edition of Gillian Rose’s bestselling Visual Methodologies text has been comprehensively revised and updated. Visual Methodologies, Second Edition provides a critical introduction to the study and interpretation of visual culture. An introductory chapter contextualizes the theoretical approach to working with visual materials. Subsequent chapters each examine a visual method in detail and assess the method’s ...
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