57351Research for the public good : applying the methods of translational research to improve human health and well-being
Part I. Social and behavioral science models for the translation of research; Part II. Four case studies for translating social and behavioral science to improve well-being, health, and professional practice.
57352Research in psychology : methods and design
This is an experimental psychology text focusing on experimental methodology and the scientific way of thinking. Provides comprehensive information on current research methods, yet remains readable and engaging.
57353Research in reference effectiveness
The paper presented here represent a blend of the practical and theoretical. All eight papers have one thing in common - the goal of increasing user in the library. More specifically, the purpose of his research is to help users find the information/material needed to advance their eduction, solve problems, attain goals, and enhance the quality of their lives.
57354Research methods : how to conduct research in recreation, parks, sport and tourism
Organised in a step-by-step format, this text thoroughly reviews the fundamentals of research methods, developing the skills needed to carry out a small-scale research investigation. This third edition introduces a number of new features within each chapter, including self-tests, questions designed to jump start ones own research, and practice and web-related exercises.
57355Research methods for business
An extensive set of resources accompany this text, including: Video material developed by the author, giving extra explanation on difficult topics; PowerPoint slides for each chapter; Additional case studies; Lecturer test bank including multiple choice, true false, short answer and essay questions; Data sets; Over 250 quiz questions for students’ self-study.
57356Research methods for business : a skill building approach : 7th ed.
The new 7th edition of this title considers these challenges and has evolved to offer a blended learning approach. The goal of this blended approach is to synthesize different teaching and learning approaches into an integrated mix that lecturers can tailor to their own specific needs. An innovative approach combines the face-to-face classroom methods of the instructor with computer-based activities, assignments, and assessments enable students to study what they want, when they want, at their own pace, anywhere they have access to the internet. Students will be led through the entire process of research and thus provide them with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully embark on a research project. The seventh edition is organized into 5 main themes: Introduction, Defining and Refining the Problem, Theory, Information, and Writing and Presenting the Research Report.
57357Research methods for leisure and tourism
This book has quickly become the ultimate reference text for both students undertaking academic research and practising managers. This book combines comprehensive coverage of a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods with in-depth step-by step guidance through research software including Excel, SPSS and NVivo.
57358Research methods for leisure, recreation and tourism
This introductory level textbook describes fundamental elements of research methods for leisure, recreation and tourism, with contributions from internationally renowned and active researchers in the field. It covers statistical information such as measurement of variables, sampling, questionnaire design and evaluation methods, and also contains wider discussion of writing proposals, communicating research findings, cross-cultural research, and the use of new technologies in conducting research.
57359Research methods in health : investigating health and health services : 4th ed.
Section I: Evaluating health services: multidisciplinary collaboration. . Section II: The philosophy, theory and practice of research The philosophical framework of measurement. The principles of research. Section III: Quantitative research sampling and research methods. Sample size and sampling for quantitative and qualitative research. Quantitative research. Sample selection and group assignment methods in experiments and other analytic methods. Section IV: The tools of quantitative research. Data collection methods in quantitative research: Section V: Qualitative and mixed research methods research approachesGlossaryReferencesIndex.
57360Research methods in psychology : evaluating a World of information
The book emphasizes the quantitative reasoning skills students need to become systematic and critical consumers of information. Examples from a variety of sources capture students’ interest, and the innovative pedagogical framework ensures that students will retain and be able to apply what they learn.