Research methods: general

The Routledge Handbook of Latin America and the Environment provides an in-depth and accessible analysis and theorization of environmental issues in the region.

Focusing on the underlying themes that run through most multivariate methods, in this fully updated 3rd edition of The Essence of Multivariate Thinking Dr.

This volume is the English version of the second edition of the bilingual textbook by Rasch, Verdooren and Gowers (1999).

Bringing together one of the most important bodies of research into people's working practices, this volume outlines the specific character of the ethnomethodological approach to work, providing an introduction to the key conceptual resources ethnomethodology has drawn upon in its studies, and a set of substantive chapters that examine how people work from a foundational perspective.

This book explores the thought of Olive Schreiner, the internationally famous writer, feminist theorist, social critic, opponent of imperialism and nationalism, and analyst of violence and war, best known for her novels and short stories, articles and critical commentaries, and her feminist treatise, Women and Labour.

First published in 1993.

Research Methods and Design Beyond a Single Discipline presents and discusses 15 research methods after an overview of each, an illustration of the research process, and an examination of related topics.

Studying people's lives requires acknowledging the multiple entanglements between individual singularity and processes of social patterning.

Over the last decade, the study of shark biology has benefited from the development, refinement, and rapid expansion of novel techniques and advances in technology.

For any parent who has ever struggled with a child’s difficult or peculiar behavior, this candid and compelling memoir about raising a child on the spectrum offers reassurance that you are not alone—and a path forward is possible.

The production and consumption of news in the digital era is blurring the boundaries between professionals, citizens and activists.

Modern statistical software provides the ability to compute statistics in a timely, orderly fashion.

This volume reports on the encounters between hikers and wildlife on the Appalachian Trail.

Designed to help readers analyze and interpret research data using IBM SPSS, this user-friendly book shows readers how to choose the appropriate statistic based on the design; perform intermediate statistics, including multivariate statistics; interpret output; and write about the results.

Action Research for Professional Selling by Peter McDonnell and Jean McNiff is for people working, or hoping to work in sales, who wish to improve their capacity for selling, and who may be involved in providing or participating in a structured sales training programme.

This book presents the methodological framework of combining Multimodal Conversation Analysis (MCA) with Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to interpretively analyse translanguaging practices in educational contexts.

Presenting a ground-breaking study of the emerging phenomenon of location-independence, this book examines the way in which the practices of 'global nomads', who live on the road, without fixed abode, place of employment or localised circle of friends, question many of the unwritten norms and ideals that characterise settled life in societies.

Critical approaches to qualitative research have made a significant impact on research practice over the past decade.

Handbook of Research with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations provides a detailed examination of the current methods and theoretical frameworks for conducting research with LGBT populations.

This book maps out the state of China Studies in seven Southeast Asian countries from different perspectives.

Why do some countries democratize after civil war?

This forward-thinking handbook integrates philosophy of science, study design, and contemporary quantitative methods in clinical psychology.

Participatory Case Study Work shows academic co-researchers how to adapt and implement their methods so that data collection and analysis is authentically participatory.

The last two decades have seen a rapid increase in the production and consumption of video by both professionals and amateurs.

This research-based book foregrounds Black narrative traditions and honors alternative methods of data collection, analysis, and representation.

Autoethnography Pedagogy and Practice supports and generates new insights into how autoethnography can be taught, supervised and practised by sharing the experiences and reflections of researchers from a wide range of fields and disciplines.

This international collection provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research on autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) by well-known experts in the field, stressing the importance of early diagnosis and a good working relationship between parents and professionals.

Lawrence and Cranton present a unique research methodology involving fictional characters as research participants.

The social sciences rely more on the comparative method than on experimental data mainly because the latter is difficult to acquire amongst human populations.

For several decades qualitative research has been under-represented in criminological and criminal justice research.

This book provides an ethnography of street-level policing in the United States and offers an analysis with valuable lessons for today's law enforcement officers.

Making Sense of Statistics, Eighth Edition, is the ideal introduction to the concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics for students undertaking their first research project.

Crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, disasters, or violent conflict present numerous challenges for researchers.

This book explores the prevailing role of rites of passage, ritual, and ceremony in contemporary children's lives through the lens of modern-day incarnations of uniformed youth movements.

Qualitative Research Methods for Business Students: A Global Approach provides a practical and accessible overview of qualitative research methods and their philosophical underpinnings.

This book provides students and academics with a comprehensive analysis of the theory and practice of branding.

Chances are that you are getting it all wrong.

This book adopts an innovative approach in exploring the evolution of fitness practices among a community of gym goers amid a global pandemic, considering its impact on the interplay of the words, habits, and relationships gym goers use in realizing their aspirations of wellness and well-being.

Most organizations fail to tap into the gamechanging power of research.

Research Methods for Sports Studies is a comprehensive, engaging and practical textbook that provides a grounding in qualitative and quantitative research for students studying programmes related to sport and physical activity.

A scientific career is a long and winding journey.

Presents an analysis and visualization of social networks integrating theory, applications, and professional software for performing network analysis (Pajek).

Building off the success of its award-winning first edition, the second edition of Crafting Phenomenological Research continues to be the leading resource for those interested in a concise introduction to phenomenological research in education and social sciences.

Edge Entanglements traverses the borderlands of the community "e;mental health"e; sector by "e;plugging in"e; to concepts offered by Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari along with work from Mad Studies, postcolonial, and feminist scholars.

A balanced, rigorous and comprehensive exploration of the economics of climate change.

In order for High Technology (HT) companies to tackle contemporary demanding market challenges, they frequently deploy time-reduction strategies with respect to product launch.

This book is an illustrative and comprehensive guide designed to help readers understand and navigate the complex world of academic writing and research in economics.

Designing a research project is possibly the most difficult task a dissertation writer faces.

The movement of humans across borders is increasing exponentially'some for benign reasons, others nefarious, including terrorism, human trafficking, and people smuggling.