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, USA
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