Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Designed with students for students Eight steps two pathways one book. The Fifth Edition of the bestseller Research Methodology has reimagined redesigned and fully renovated how a textbook can help students achieve success in their methods course or research project. Eight steps: Foolproof for any beginner researcher the book breaks the process of designing and doing a research project into achievable stages. It delivers students from research problem to their written research report at the pace they need with clear explanations DIY tasks and study skills support. In a new landscape format it presents figures models and visualizations elegantly so they dont break over a page making even complex concepts easier to understand. Two pathways: With an innovative beautiful design regular progress checkpoints have been built into the book and its online resources. As students proceed through the 8 steps each chapter provides regular opportunities for students to check understanding or give themselves a challenge. Each pathway then gives them the resources they need. Confused? Stop practise with quizzes and flashcards or use a video to look at a concept a different way. Up for a challenge? Access a wealth of additional material including research articles readings case studies activities bibliography tools and inspiration to pursue your curiosity impress your lecturer and nail your assignments. With this one book every student gets what they need to succeed. It is the perfect essential text for students and beginner researchers across the social sciences.