TY - BOOK AU - Leedy,Paul D. AU - Ormrod,Jeanne Ellis TI - Practical research: planning and design SN - 9781292339245 AV - Q180.55.M4 U1 - 001.4 23 PY - 2021/// CY - Boston PB - Pearson Education Limited KW - Research KW - Methodology KW - REFERENCE KW - Questions & Answers KW - bisacsh KW - fast KW - Electronic books N1 - For introductory Research Methods courses in any area of study. An engaging, cross-disciplinary guide to research methodology 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. The 12th Edition has been updated to include the latest technology-based strategies and online tools. Other key changes include a better balance between quantitative and qualitative methods and the addition of a new chapter on action research ER -