Introducing Research Methodology
A Beginner's Guide to Doing a Research Project
- Uwe Flick - Freie Universtität Berlin, Germany
In this new book, specifically written for first time researchers, Uwe Flick, author of the highly successful text Introduction to Qualitative Research, focuses on the process of producing an undergraduate research project. He gives readers the fundamental data collection and analysis skills that they need for their first project, as well as a good understanding of the research process as a whole. The book covers both quantitative and qualitative methods, and contains real life examples from the author's own research.
Topics include:
- Reading and reviewing the literature
- Research design
- Writing up
- Research ethics
As well as practical research techniques, Flick provides a basic explanation of methodological issues such as epistemology, the quantitative/qualitative debate and the wider social role of research, linking these to real world issue and the actual task of researching and writing a project.
A very helpful, straightforward guide for students new to research.
Very readable.
An excellent text providing easy guidance and instruction on how to conduct a research project.
needed a text that was more in depth
Useful book covering both quantitative and qualitative but can seema little daunting for true beginner's - I would suggest this as an intermediate book in support of a more basic introduction
An excellent accessible overview of research methodologies. I would see this book being useful to graduates of our course in their future careers and professional development.
Book is well-written and easy to follow. Contents are appropriate for an introductory research methods course.
Quite helpful book to those who are contemplating doing some research; an ideal stepping stone to an undergraduate research opportunites.
This book is easy to read and understand. It is perfect for students at the beginning of their research journey.
Good introduction to the subject
A well-structured book which is suitable for first-time researchers. I particularly like the checklists at the end of the chapter - a straight forward tool for learners to use.