Evolve Resources for Introduction to Research, 7th Edition

Part I: Introduction
1. Welcome to the Universe of Research!
2. Essentials of Research
3. Research Ethics
Part II: Thinking Processes
4. Philosophical Foundations
5. Framing the Problem
6. Developing a Knowledge Base Through Literature and Resources
7. Theory in Research
8. Formulating Research Questions and Queries
9. Language and Thinking Processes
Part III: Design Approaches
10. Experimental-Type Designs
11. Naturalistic Designs
12. Mixed Method Designs
13. Emerging Designs
Part IV: Action Processes
14. Setting the Boundaries of a Study
15. Boundary Setting in Experimental-Type Designs
16. Boundary Setting in Naturalistic Designs
17. Collecting Information
18. Collecting Data Through Measurement in Experimental-Type Research Design
19. Gathering Information in Naturalistic Inquiry
20. Preparing and Organizing Data
21. Statistical Analysis for Experimental-Type Designs
22. Analysis in Naturalistic Inquiry
23. Sharing Research Knowledge Before the Study
24. Sharing Research Knowledge During and After the Study
25. Ethical Issues
Part V: Improving Practice Through Inquiry
26. Reciprocal Role of Research and Practice
Glossary
Index

Elizabeth DePoy, PhD, MSW, OTR, Professor, Interdisciplinary Disability Studies and Social Work; Cooperating Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Cooperating Faculty, School of Policy and International Affairs, University of Maine, Orono, Maine