,Research Methods and Design Beyond
a Single Discipline
Research Methods and Design Beyond a Single Discipline presents and discusses 15 re-
search methods after an overview of each, an illustration of the research process, and
an examination of related topics. The focus of this book is on data collection techniques
(e.g., interviewing, observation, questionnaires) and research design.
Research methods are named and categorized by data collection techniques in this
book rather than by the quantitative and qualitative dichotomy used for data analysis
techniques. Each of the 15 research methods included in the book is depicted regarding
its functions, features, applications, and dos and don’ts, with examples and case studies
from various disciplines. Research methodology development in research design starts
with selection of data collection techniques, which takes into consideration research
questions of a study and research method features. Data analysis techniques and selection
are described as part of the research methodology development to help readers choose
the most appropriate methodology for their own research, and put research design into
practice.
This book is essential for masters and doctoral students, and researchers who wish to
learn about research methods and design comprehensively and systematically, as well as
instructors delivering research methods courses across the social and behavioral sciences.
Heting Chu is a Professor at Palmer School of Library and Information Science, Long
Island University, USA.
,Taylor & Francis
Taylor & Francis Group
http://taylorandfrancis.com
, Research Methods and Design
Beyond a Single Discipline
From Principles to Practice
Heting Chu
a Single Discipline
Research Methods and Design Beyond a Single Discipline presents and discusses 15 re-
search methods after an overview of each, an illustration of the research process, and
an examination of related topics. The focus of this book is on data collection techniques
(e.g., interviewing, observation, questionnaires) and research design.
Research methods are named and categorized by data collection techniques in this
book rather than by the quantitative and qualitative dichotomy used for data analysis
techniques. Each of the 15 research methods included in the book is depicted regarding
its functions, features, applications, and dos and don’ts, with examples and case studies
from various disciplines. Research methodology development in research design starts
with selection of data collection techniques, which takes into consideration research
questions of a study and research method features. Data analysis techniques and selection
are described as part of the research methodology development to help readers choose
the most appropriate methodology for their own research, and put research design into
practice.
This book is essential for masters and doctoral students, and researchers who wish to
learn about research methods and design comprehensively and systematically, as well as
instructors delivering research methods courses across the social and behavioral sciences.
Heting Chu is a Professor at Palmer School of Library and Information Science, Long
Island University, USA.
,Taylor & Francis
Taylor & Francis Group
http://taylorandfrancis.com
, Research Methods and Design
Beyond a Single Discipline
From Principles to Practice
Heting Chu
