Doing Research in the Real World

by David E. Gray

Doing Research in the Real World provides the clearest and most accessible introduction to research strategies and techniques. David Gray equips readers with the skills necessary to design and implement their own research project. The book covers all the essential aspects of actually doing research, providing coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods, and dealing with all the main elements of the research process and the design of appropriate research tools. Practically focused throughout, Doing Research in the Real World encourages the reader to develop an awareness of the real nature of research, and the means by which data can be collected, validated and interpreted. The book will help the reader - select appropriate projects for research whilst identifying the possibilities and limitations within their own working environment for conducting a research project - decide on the most effective research design strategies - select and use appropriate data and literature sources - select appropriate research methods - choose and implement methods of data collection - analyze and present data for the maximum impact - think critically about the nature and values of the research agenda Written in a lively and engaging manner, the book includes a number of student activities and a variety of work related case studies. Doing Research in the Real World is an invaluable resource for students and researchers completing work-related research projects across the social sciences, and is an invaluable tool for those undertaking research in the workplace.

Genres: Research, Academic, Textbooks

440 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

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David Gray (BSc (Econ), MA(Ed), MSc, Cert Ed., PhD, FRSA) is Professor of Leadership and Organisational Behaviour at the University of Greenwich. His research interests, and publication record, include research methods, management learning (particularly coaching and mentoring), professional identity, action learning, reflective learning, management learning in SMEs and the factors that contribute to SME success. He has published books (Doing Research in the Real World (2014) 3rd edition) and articles on research methods, work-based learning, and coaching and mentoring. David has led a number of EU-funded research programmes including one examining the impact of coaching on the resilience of unemployed managers in their job-searching behaviours and another on how action learning can sustain unemployed managers in starting their own business. He is currently completing a global survey into the professional identity of coaches.

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[Duchess_Nimue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Truly. This is a fantastic resource for research.
Author takes time after introducing terms and explains them in more detail. The book is written in a sort of textbook way. Chapters begin with a bullet list of what you should learn reading it. The end of chapters have a review of the topics discussed.

[Hamda KB · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book to be used as a reference in conducting research (methodology wise). It provides valuable information about conducting research starting from A to Z using simple language and ways of explanation.

[Hamda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comprehensive and easy to read, this resource is ideal for new researchers looking to explore research methodology.