TY  - BOOK
AU  - Leedy, Paul D. 
AU  - Ormrod, Jeanne Ellis 
TI  - Practical research: planning and design 
SN  - 9789353439682
AV  - Q 180.55.M4 .L44 2020 
PY  - 2020///
CY  - Uttar Pradesh, India
PB  - Pearson India Education Services, 
KW  - RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Nature and tools of research -- 
Problem : the heart of the research process -- 
Review of the related literature -- 
Planning your research project -- 
Writing the research proposal -- 
Descriptive research -- 
Experimental, quasi-experimental, and ex post facto designs -- 
Qualitative research methods -- 
Mixed-method designs -- 
Action research and participatory designs -- 
Analyzing quantitative data -- 
Analyzing qualitative and mixed-methods data -- 
Planning and preparing a final research report -- 
Appendix A. Using a spreadsheet : Microsoft Excel -- 
Appendix B. Using SPSS

N2  - Practical Research: Planning and Design is a do-it-yourself, how-to manual for planning and conducting research. Suitable for a wide variety of courses in basic research methodology, the book uses a conversational tone, step-by-step instructions, and practical suggestions to guide the reader from the selection of a problem to the preparation of a completed report

ER  -