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    Research Matters is a 2021 introductory research methods textbook aimed at undergraduate students. In 18 chapters, the second edition covers all aspects of the research process from developing a research question to analyzing and reporting results. It explains the three main research paradigms and both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. The book equips novice researchers with the skills and knowledge to conduct ethical research and write proposals and reports.

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    Research Matters is a 2021 introductory research methods textbook aimed at undergraduate students. In 18 chapters, the second edition covers all aspects of the research process from developing a research question to analyzing and reporting results. It explains the three main research paradigms and both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. The book equips novice researchers with the skills and knowledge to conduct ethical research and write proposals and reports.

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    Research Matters is a 2021 introductory research methods textbook aimed at undergraduate students. In 18 chapters, the second edition covers all aspects of the research process from developing a research question to analyzing and reporting results. It explains the three main research paradigms and both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. The book equips novice researchers with the skills and knowledge to conduct ethical research and write proposals and reports.

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    Research Matters

    Edition: 2nd
    Publication date: 2021
    Author/Editors: du Plooy-Cilliers, F Davis, C
    Bezuidenhout , R
    ISBN: 9781485132103
    Format: Soft Cover
    Number of Pages:
    Retail price: R454.00 (incl. VAT, excl.
    delivery.)
    Website Link: juta.co.za/pdf/28769/

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    Research Matters is an introductory research title aimed at undergraduate students. In an


    accessible and comprehensive manner, it explains research in its entirety to the novice
    researcher. The book aims at equipping the inexperienced researcher with the necessary skills
    and confidence to tackle the research process.
    The chapters provide a theoretical underpinning and an overview of the three most common
    research paradigms and how these paradigms impact on the way in which researchers conduct
    their research. Qualitative and quantitative methods are covered in detail, as are the
    practicalities of referencing, proposal and report writing, and determining the limitations of
    research. The important topic of ethics in research is also included.
    Contents Include:

    Chapter 1: Introduction
    Chapter 2: Research Paradigms
    Chapter 3: Theory Matters
    Chapter 4: From Topic to Research Question
    Chapter 5: Aims of Research
    Chapter 6: Hypotheses
    Chapter 7: Research Rationale
    Chapter 8: Literature Review
    Chapter 9: Conceptualisation
    Chapter 10: Constructing an Argument
    Chapter 11: Sampling
    Chapter 12: Quantitative Data Collection Methods
    Chapter 13: Qualitative Data Collection Methods
    Chapter 14: Action Research
    Chapter 15: Qualitative Data Analysis
    Chapter 16: Quantitative Data Analysis
    Chapter 17: Validity and Reliability
    Chapter 18: Ethics in Research
    Chapter 19: Limitations
    Chapter 20: Research Proposal
    Chapter 21: Research Report
    Chapter 22: Referencing

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