Research Design

Qualitative Research is the essential guide to understanding, designing, conducting, and presenting a qualitative research study. This fourth edition features new material covering mixed methods, action research, arts-based research, online data sources, and the latest in data analysis, including data analysis software packages as well as narrative and poetic analysis strategies. A new section offers multiple ways of presenting qualitative research findings. The accessible, jargon-free style makes this audiobook ideal for both novice and experienced researchers.

Struggling to design your research? Feeling overwhelmed by complex theories, endless jargon, and unclear methods? You’re not alone. Many students, academics, and professionals fail in their projects—not because they lack intelligence, but because they lack clarity in research design. That’s where Modern Research Design Made Simple comes in. Written by Dr. Atolani Duyilemi, a seasoned academic and lecturer at Olabisi Onabanjo University, this book takes the mystery out of research. Whether you’re writing a dissertation, publishing an article, or conducting field studies, this guide ...

Designed for students and professionals in exercise science, kinesiology, and sports medicine, Muscle University: Research Foundations in Exercise Science provides an authoritative, practical, and comprehensive guide to conducting rigorous scientific research. This textbook combines foundational research theory with hands-on laboratory practice, equipping readers with the critical skills required for designing, implementing, and analyzing exercise science research. Key Features Include: Research Foundations: Clear, accessible explanations of experimental and observational research designs, ...

Condensing the most important topics in all of clinical research in an easy-to-understand presentation. The 20 percent of what you need to know in order to be 80 percent proficient! The authors who have operated various levels of businesses in the clinical research industry since 2005 believe that more practical information pertaining to clinical research needs to be accessible to individuals who are new to the industry or are curious about entering the rewarding world of clinical trials.

#1 New York Times bestseller “Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of...

“This brilliant book will shatter your assumptions about what it takes to improve and succeed. I wish I could go back in time and gift it to my younger self. It would’ve helped me find a more joyful path to progress.” —Serena Williams, 23-time Grand Slam singles tennis champion The #1...

Every day, we make decisions on topics ranging from personal investments to schools for our children to the meals we eat to the causes we champion. Unfortunately, we often choose poorly. The reason, the authors explain, is that, being human, we are all susceptible to various biases that can lead us to blunder. Our mistakes can make us poor and unhealthy. We often make bad decisions about education, personal finance, health care, family, and the environment.

The internet has made it easy for virtually anyone to become a business owner. It is impossible to deny the convenience and ease of online shopping for goods or services. An online platform is ideal for launching your business for any aspiring business owner, though it is not always as easy as it seems.What exactly goes into starting a business online? The landscape and procedures involved with e-commerce are vastly different from those of physical businesses. If you're ready to start your dream online business but don't know what steps to take next, this guide is for you. We'll break down ...

The User Experience Team of One prescribes a range of approaches that have big impact and take less time and fewer resources than the standard lineup of UX deliverables. Whether you want to cross over into user experience or you're a seasoned practitioner trying to drag your organization forward, this book gives you tools and insight for doing more with less.

As we explore together how psychology is researched while introducing what makes good research and problems psychological researchers can face, in an engaging conversational tone. By the end of this book, not only will you start to become an expert in how psychology is researched, but you will start your journey to understand human behavior and learn more about yourself as well.

From batting averages and political polls to game shows and medical research, the real-world application of statistics continues to grow by leaps and bounds. How can we catch schools that cheat on standardized tests? How does Netflix know which movies you'll like? What is causing the rising incidence of autism? As best-selling author Charles Wheelan shows us in Naked Statistics, the right data and a few well-chosen statistical tools can help us answer these questions and more.

In The Productive Researcher, Mark Reed shows researchers how they can become more productive in a fraction of their current working day. He draws on interviews with some of the world's highest performing researchers, the literature, and his own experience to identify a small number of important insights that can transform how researchers work. The audiobook is based on an unparalleled breadth of interdisciplinary evidence that speaks directly to researchers of all disciplines and career stages.

Master the latest updates and principles of ICH GCP E6(R3) with this indispensable guide for clinical research professionals. This comprehensive resource provides a clear and practical exploration of the ICH GCP E6(R3) guideline, equipping professionals with the tools and insights needed to excel in clinical research. From foundational principles to the latest advancements in trial design and data management, this guide is your essential companion for navigating the complexities of modern clinical studies. Topics covered in this book include: Introduction to ICH GCP E6(R3): Understand the ...

Unlock the Secrets of High-Quality Research—From Data Collection to Confident Analysis! Whether you’re a student, academic, or professional researcher, mastering data collection is the difference between weak results and publishable, high-impact research. This book is your complete field guide—clear, practical, and designed for real-world research across disciplines. In Methods of Data Collection, you’ll discover step-by-step strategies used by experts to build credible studies, choose the right methods, avoid costly mistakes, and analyze data with confidence. Written in simple, ...

One key responsibility of product designers and UX practitioners is to conduct formal and informal research to clarify design decisions and business needs. But there’s often mystery around product research, with the feeling that you need to be a research Zen master to gather anything useful. But anyone can conduct product research. With this quick reference guide, you’ll learn a common language and set of tools to help you carry out research in an informed and productive manner.

Political Research Design and the Science of Politics offers listeners detailed information about the basic principles and nuances of developing empirical research design procedures to predict and describe political phenomena. In chronicling the predominant approaches used in empirical political research, the strengths and limitations of various research strategies are contrasted. Major controversies in contemporary political science are discussed.

User experience doesn’t happen on a screen; it happens in the mind, and the experience is multidimensional and multisensory. This practical book will help you uncover critical insights about how your customers think so you can create products or services with an exceptional experience. Corporate leaders, marketers, product owners, and designers will learn how cognitive processes from different brain regions form what we perceive as a singular experience. Author John Whalen shows you how anyone on your team can conduct "contextual interviews" to unlock insights.

UX Research eliminates all the confusion and gives you professional understanding fast!Even within the field of UX, terms and roles get intertwined. Set yourself up for long-term success by genuinely understanding what UX research is and what it is not. Many jobs are listed with skills beyond a researcher role. After reading this book, you can avoid a potential overload of responsibilities using this new knowledge before you apply. You will recognize these flags after reading UX Research. If you are looking for a job in research and need to prepare for interviews — this is for you. If you...

Emotions are inseparable from how we humans think, choose, and act. In Emotional Design, cognitive scientist Don Norman shows how the principles of human psychology apply to the invention and design of new technologies and products. In The Design of Everyday Things, Norman made the definitive case for human-centered design, showing that good design demanded that the user's must take precedence over a designer's aesthetic if anything, from light switches to airplanes, was going to work as the user needed.

Engaging users is essential to every area of online business... Discover everything you need to know to make sure that happens. Are you considering a career in UX design? Or maybe you collaborate with UX designers and don’t fully understand what it is they do…It’s a field that flummoxes many people because it’s such a fast-growing industry, and if you have no background in design, it can seem like an intimidating field to break into.