Includes bibliographical references and index

The nature and tools of research -- The problem : the heart of the research process -- Review of the related literature -- Planning your research project -- Writing the research project -- Descriptive research -- Experimental, quasi-experimental and ex post facto designs-- Analyzing quantitative data -- Qualitative research methods -- Historical research -- Analyzing qualitative
data -- Mixed-methods designs -- Planning and preparing a final research report -- Appendix A : Using a spreadsheet : Microsoft Excel -- Appendix B : Using SPSS

A broad-spectrum, cross-disciplinary book suitable for a wide variety of courses in basic research methodology. The eleventh edition features new strategies in research methodologies, updated discussions of technology-based strategies, and the clarification and restructuring of all material