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Understanding Research Methods 10th Edition

by Mildred L. Patten (Author), Michelle Newhart (Editor)
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A perennial bestseller since 1997, this updated tenth edition of Understanding Research Methods provides a detailed overview of all the important concepts traditionally covered in a research methods class. It covers the principles of both qualitative and quantitative research, and how to interpret statistics without computations, so is suitable for all students regardless of their math background. The book is organized so that each concept is treated independently and can be used in any order without resulting in gaps in knowledge―allowing it to be easily and precisely adapted to any course.

It uses lively examples on contemporary topics to stimulate students’ interest, and engages them by showing the relevance of research methods to their everyday lives. Numerous case studies and end-of-section exercises help students master the material and encourage classroom discussion.

The text is divided into short, independent topic sections, making it easy for you to adapt the material to your own teaching needs and customize assignments to the aspect of qualitative or quantitative methods under study―helping to improve students’ comprehension and retention of difficult concepts. Additional online PowerPoint slides and test bank questions make this a complete resource for introducing students to research methods.

New to this edition:

    • New topic section on design decisions in research
    • Additional material on production of knowledge and research methods
    • Significant development of material on ethical considerations in research
    • Fresh and contemporary examples from a wide variety of real, published research
    • Topic-specific exercises at the end of each section now include suggestions for further steps researchers can take as they build their research project.
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    "The tenth edition of Understanding Research Methods by Mildred L. Patten and Michelle Newhart provides a significant update and reorganization of the content provided in earlier editions. The text’s logical organization will be beneficial to students and instructors in developing students’ grasp and comprehension of research methodology. I am anxious to use the text with my students!"

    -Richard C. Meyer, Ed.D., Associate Professor and Chair of Educational Administration, University of Nebraska Kearney

    "I enjoyed reading this book. I recommend this book to instructors of statistics courses, research methodology, sampling, and computing professionals."

    -Ramalingam Shanmugam, School of Health Administration, Texas State University, USA

    About the Author

    Michelle Newhart teaches sociology as an adjunct professor and works as an instructional designer at Mt. San Antonio College, a large, two-year college in California. A contributor to more than a dozen nonfiction books as either an author or editor, she holds a BA in sociology from the University of Missouri and an MA and PhD in sociology from the University of Colorado Boulder.

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    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 10th edition (July 11, 2017)
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
    • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0415790522
    • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0415790529
    • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
    • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.8 x 10 inches
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    Michelle Newhart teaches sociology at the University of La Verne in southern California where she currently resides. Newhart earned her Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a specialization in the sociology of health and illness. In 2020, Newhart won the Donald W. Light award for her medical sociology book, The Medicalization of Marijuana. A two-time McNair fellow at the University of Missouri, Columbia, Newhart's background includes decades of experience working with content as a book editor and instructional designer in higher education.

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