Mastering Research Methods

by Chua Yan Piaw

Mastering Research Methods is a practical guide that covers all aspects of research methodology. It is a useful teaching and learning tool for courses related to research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This book can also be used as a reference by researchers when they are conducting and reporting their research. Concepts are explained in detail with examples to enable readers to carry out confidently each stage of the research process. Exercises are provided at the end of each chapter to help readers reinforce their understanding of the topics covered in the chapter.

Paperback

First published May 2, 2012

About the author

Dr Chua Yan Piaw is a professor in the Institute of Educational Leadership, University of Malaya. He is teaching research methods and statistics courses (post-graduate) and working as a research statistician at the Unit for the Enhancement of Academic Performance, UM. His book series "Research Methods and Statistics" - book 1 to book 5 (with 60 chapters and 2215 pages) are the McGraw-Hill's Top-10 Bestselling Titles in Malaysia. He is an author, reviewer and editorial board member of Web of Science ISI-cited journals (Social Science Citation Index). He is also the winner of 6 gold medals of international invention and innovation expos. Besides that, he is a speaker of research methods and data analysis using AMOS and SPSS courses.