Practical Research
Design and Process
by Jeanne Ellis Ormrod
13th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780137849062 |
| eText ISBN | 9780138088781 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2024 |
| Edition | 13th Edition |
| Language | English |
Practical Research: Design and Process, 13th Edition, is a cross-disciplinary textbook that functions as a hands-on manual for planning and conducting research. Jeanne Ellis Ormrod guides readers through the investigative process, moving from problem selection to the completion of a final research report.
The text addresses core research concepts, literature reviews, proposal writing, and methodological frameworks such as descriptive, experimental, qualitative, and mixed-methods designs. It also examines approaches for analyzing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods data.
Written with a conversational tone and step-by-step instructions, the book supports introductory methodology courses across various fields. The 2024 edition adds technology-based strategies and tools alongside expanded discussions of action research and participatory designs.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Nature, Tools, and Ethics of Research
Chapter 2: The Problem: The Heart of the Research Process
Chapter 3: Review of the Related Literature
Chapter 4: Planning a Research Project
Chapter 5: Writing a Research Proposal
Chapter 6: Descriptive Research
Chapter 7: Experimental, Quasi-Experimental, and Ex Post Facto Designs
Chapter 8: Qualitative Research Methods
Chapter 9: Mixed-Methods Designs
Chapter 10: Action Research and Participatory Designs
Chapter 11: Analyzing Quantitative Data
Chapter 12: Analyzing Qualitative and Mixed-Methods Data
Chapter 13: Planning and Preparing a Final Research Report
Chapter 1: Using a Spreadsheet: Microsoft Excel
Chapter 2: Using SPSS
Chapter 3: Two Examples of a Dissertation Outline
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