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Research methods in information / Alison Jane Pickard ; with contributions from Sue Childs ... [et al.].

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Chicago : Neal-Schuman, 2013.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xxii, 361 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781555709365 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 020.72 23
LOC classification:
  • Z669.7 PIC 2013
Contents:
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.
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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.

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