Research Methods

For both novice and advanced researchers, this book draws on real life experiences from a wide variety of disciplines to show how theory translates into practice, and offers a rigorous analysis of why researchers choose the methods they use.

* Examples drawn from real life show you how theory translates into practice.
* Real research from a wide variety of disciplines lets you see your project in context.
* Think about it boxes offer questions and ideas to help you focus on core issues and practical considerations.
* Your research summaries present questions, activities and checklists to help you develop your ideas.
* What is…? boxes provide definitions and explanations of key terms.