Research methods in information /

Pickard, Alison Jane.

Research methods in information / Alison Jane Pickard ; with contributions from Sue Childs ... [et al.]. - 2nd ed. - Chicago : Neal-Schuman, 2013. - xxii, 361 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [329]-345) and index.

Introduction -- Starting the research process. Major research paradigms ; Reviewing literature ; Defining the research ; The research proposal ; Sampling ; Research data management ; Ethics in research -- Research methods. Case studies ; Surveys ; Experimental research ; Usability testing ; Ethnography ; Delphi study ; Action research ; Historical research ; Grounded theory : method or analysis? -- Data collection techniques. Interviews ; Questionnaires ; Observation ; Diaries ; Focus groups ; Analysis of existing, externally created material -- Data analysis and research presentation. Qualitative analysis ; Quantitative analysis ; Presenting the research.

9781555709365 (pbk.)

99952602949


Information science--Research--Methodology.

Z669.7 / PIC 2013

020.72