Practical research : planning and design (Thirteenth edition Global edition)

Practical Research is an engaging, cross-disciplinary guide to research methodology.

The text is your 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 you from the selection of a problem to the preparation of a completed report. The 13th Edition includes the latest technology-based strategies and tools for conducting and planning research.

Other key updates include a greater focus on the ethics of research, new illustrative examples from a range of disciplines, expanded discussions of action research and participatory designs, and more.