Research Design and Methods: A Process Approach

by Kenneth S. Bordens, Bruce Barrington Abbott

Research Design and A Process Approach takes students through the research process, from getting and developing a research idea, to designing and conducting a study, through analyzing and reporting data. Information on the research process is presented in a lively and engaging way, highlighting the numerous decisions that must be made when designing and conducting research. The importance of ethical conduct is emphasized, both in the treatment of research subjects and in the conduct of research and reporting research results. The Connect course for this offering includes SmartBook, an adaptive reading and study experience which guides students to master, recall, and apply key concepts while providing automatically-graded assessments.

McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the

• SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content.
• Access to your instructor’s homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course.
• Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement.
• The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping.

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Genres: Psychology, Science, Nonfiction, Reference

624 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Iselin]

awful reading experience, wouldn't recommend unless you're forced by your professor. which is why 98 % of us read this, let's be real.

[Giang Nguyen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Textbook for Method and Technique of Research course and it definitely needs some restructure :(

[Edzo · Rating 3 out of 5]

It might be a good 1st year book on science. I personally find saunders better structured ad Recker more condenced.

I do love the homework questions through the book, so that a student can do a bi-daily routine to get through the book.