Doing Research in the Real World

by David E. Gray

This fully revised and expanded edition of Doing Research in the Real World introduces readers to all the essential aspects of the research process and will be an essential guide to any student on a research methods course. David Gray′s clear and accessible introduction starts by setting out best approaches to the design of appropriate research tools, and leads the reader in to issues of data collection, analysis and writing up. Practically focused throughout, this book encourages the reader to develop an awareness of the real nature of research, and the many means by which data can be collected, validated and interpreted. Gray′s book will help students with the full research process and covers: This new edition provides five new chapters on: In addition a wide variety of case studies and activities and new practical ′Top Tips′ for the discerning researcher have been incorporated. Written in a lively and accessible way Doing Research in the Real World can be used as a set text on an introductory methods course and can be used as an essential resource for students and researchers completing research projects across the Social Sciences, Education and Business Studies.

Genres: Research, Academic, Textbooks

624 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.

Reviews

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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.