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Sub-Categories of Research & information: general
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Theories of Practice in Tourism
Laura James (Aalborg University, Denmark), Carina Ren (Aalborg University, Denmark), Henrik Halkier (Aalborg University, Denmark)
Research methods: general; Tourism industry
Hardback
Tourism research that is inspired by theories of practice is currently gaining in prominence. This book provides a much-needed... [more]
Making Research Relevant: Applied Research Designs for the Mental Health...
Carrie A. Wachter Morris (University of North Carolina-Greensboro, USA), Kelly L. Wester (University of North Carolina-Greensboro, USA)
Research methods: general; Social work; Counselling & advice services; Psychological methodology
Hardback
Making Research Relevant is the ideal core textbook for master's-level introduction to research methods courses in mental... [more]
Researching Lived Experience: Human Science for an Action Sensitive Pedagogy...
Max van Manen
Research methods: general; Philosophy
Paperback
Introduces an approach to qualitative research methodology in education and related fields that is rooted in the everyday... [more]
A Research Guide to Psychology: Print and Electronic Sources
Deborah Dolan
Research methods: general; Psychological methodology
Hardback
This authoritative research guide volume uses a problem-solving approach to presenting print and electronic resources. Ranging... [more]
Ethical Dilemmas in Qualitative Research
Trevor Welland, Lesley Pugsley
Research methods: general
Hardback
This text aims to explore and critically review some of the ethical features of qualitative research. These include, respect... [more]
Making Sense of Statistics: A Conceptual Overview
Fred Pyrczak, Deborah M. Oh (California State University, USA)
Research methods: general; Psychological methodology; Probability & statistics
Hardback
Issued with: Basic math review for statistics students, by Zealure C. Holcomb. [more]
It's a Matter of Fact: Teaching Students Research Skills in Today's Information-Packed...
Angie Miller
Research methods: general; Educational strategies & policy; Secondary schools; Study & learning skills: general
Paperback
In this new book from Routledge and MiddleWeb, author Angie Miller shows how you can turn your students into informed citizens... [more]
Research for Effective Social Work Practice
Judy L. Krysik (Arizona State University, USA), Jerry Finn
Research methods: general; Social work
Paperback
Revised edition of the authors' Research for effective social work practice, 2013. [more]
Doing Research In and On the Digital: Research Methods across Fields of...
Cristina Costa (University of Strathclyde, UK), Jenna Condie (University of Western Sydney, Australia)
Research methods: general; Sociology; Personal & public health; Computing: general; Ethical & social aspects of computing
Hardback
As a social space, the web provides researchers both with a tool and an environment to explore the intricacies of everyday... [more]
Principles of Research in Behavioral Science: Fourth Edition
Bernard E. Whitley, Jr. (Ball State University, USA), Mary E. Kite (Ball State University, USA)
Research methods: general; Social work; Psychological methodology
Hardback
Revised edition of Principles of research in behavioral science, 2013. [more]
Collective Memory Work: A Methodology for Learning With and From Lived Experience...
Corey W. Johnson (University of Waterloo, Canada)
Research methods: general; Social research & statistics
Hardback
The seemingly mundane events of daily life create a complex knowledge base of lived experience to be explored. But how does... [more]
Strategies for Quantitative Research: Archaeology by Numbers
Grant S. McCall (Tulane University, USA)
Research methods: general; Archaeology
Paperback
It is little secret that most archaeologists are uneasy with statistics. Thankfully, in the modern world, quantitative analysis... [more]
Siting Noxious Facilities: Integrating Location Economics and Risk Analysis...
Michael R Greenberg
Risk assessment; Environmental factors; Waste management; Urban & municipal planning; Hazardous waste treatment & disposal
Hardback
Siting Noxious Facilities explains and illustrates processes and criteria used to site noxious manufacturing and waste management... [more]
Social Research Techniques for Planners
Thomas L. Burton, Gordon E. Cherry
Research methods: general; Social research & statistics; Regional & area planning
Hardback
Originally published in 1970 Social Planning Techniques for Town Planners introduces social research methods for town planners.... [more]
Contemporary Issues in Leisure Sciences: A Look Forward
Diana Parry (University of Waterloo, Canada), Corey W. Johnson (University of Waterloo, Canada)
Research methods: general; Ethnic studies; Sociology: sport & leisure; Sports & outdoor recreation
Hardback
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Leisure Sciences journal, this book focuses on where it and leisure sciences (as a... [more]
Statistics with R: A Beginner's Guide
Robert Stinerock
Research methods: general; Probability & statistics; Mathematical & statistical software
Paperback
This dynamic, student-focused textbook provides step-by-step instruction in the use of R and of statistical language as a... [more]
Data Analysis for the Social Sciences: Integrating Theory and Practice
Douglas Bors
Research methods: general; Social research & statistics
Paperback
Packed with global, interdisciplinary examples that ground statistical theory and concepts in real-world situations, it shows... [more]
Predictive Analytics for Marketers: Using Data Mining for Business Advantage...
Barry Leventhal
Data analysis: general; Behavioural economics; Sales & marketing; Data mining
Paperback
Understand how to apply predictive analytics to better manage a company and its resources more effectively, with this revolutionary... [more]
Doing Visual Analysis: From Theory to Practice
David Machin, Per Ledin
Research methods: general; Communication studies; Popular culture
Paperback
This text provides a concrete set of tools to research and analyse a wide range of visual data, showing students how to apply... [more]
The Routledge Companion to Risk, Crisis and Security in Business
Kurt J. Engemann (Kurt J. Engemann, Iona College, USA)
Risk assessment; Social issues & processes; Business strategy; Production & quality control management; Health & safety aspects of computing
Hardback
Aware that a single crisis event can devastate their business, managers must be prepared for the worst from an expansive array... [more]
Sports Analytics: Analysis, Visualisation and Decision Making in Sports...
Ambikesh Jayal (Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK), Allistair McRobert (Liverpool John Moores University, UK), Giles Oatley (Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK), Peter O'Donoghue
Data analysis: general; Sports & outdoor recreation
Hardback
As the analysis of big datasets in sports performance becomes a more entrenched part of the sporting landscape, so the value... [more]
Philosophical Reflexivity and Entrepreneurship Research
Alain Fayolle, Mine Karatas-Ozkan, Katerina Nicolopoulou, Katerina Nicolopoulou
Research methods: general; Entrepreneurship
Hardback
`Philosophy is inescapable'. This is the powerful mantra and call to action of this authoritative and informative collection... [more]
Researching Values with Qualitative Methods: Empathy, Moral Boundaries and...
Dr. Antje Bednarek-Gilland
Research methods: general; Social theory; Politics & government
Paperback
In several branches of social science, interest in values and moral evaluations has increased in recent years, with group... [more]
: The Dilemma of Qualitative Method (1989): Herbert Blumer and the Chicago...
Martyn Hammersley (The Open University, UK)
Research methods: general; Social research & statistics
Hardback
Originally published in 1989, The Dilemma of Qualitative Method is a stimulating guide to the discussion of qualitative versus... [more]
: What's Wrong With Ethnography? (1992): Methodological Explorations
Martyn Hammersley (The Open University, UK)
Research methods: general; Social & cultural anthropology
Hardback
Originally published 1992 What's Wrong With Ethnography? provides a fresh look at the rationale for and distinctiveness of... [more]
