The publisher, Prentice-Hall Career & Technology
Practical Research is dedicated to one end: to teach students basic research methodology and scientific method. The approach of this text is broad. The research principles set forth in this text are equally applicable to all disciplines where the tenets of the scientific method are valid for the solution of problems and the ultimate pursuit of truth.
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Features of the seventh edition:
* Guidelines, Checklists, Computer Prompts, and excerpts from actual research projects guide the reader through all phases of the research process.
* Many new topics have been added, including: On-line research, evaluating literature, identifying appropriate measurement instruments, criteria for evaluating qualitative research, cross-sectional studies, and observation studies.