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To the colonized, the term 'research' is conflated with European colonialism; the ways in which academic research has been implicated in the throes of imperialism remains a painful memory. This essential volume explores intersections of imperialism and research—specifically, the ways in which imperialism is embedded in disciplines of knowledge and tradition as 'regimes of truth.

Many students fear research because they think it is only for experts, or only for people with expensive software, perfect data, and quiet offices. But research is not a luxury skill. It is a disciplined way of asking honest questions and earning the right to answer them. This book is written for the student who wants clear steps, clean reasoning, and a method that works in real conditions. It walks you from the first idea to the final report, showing you how to choose a research approach, plan fieldwork, protect participants, manage your data, analyze it with integrity, and write results ...

We rely on effective research in many areas of life, and at times our lives even depend on it. But what is it that makes research effective? Any good research rests upon, above all else, method. In these 24 dynamic lectures, you’ll discover the remarkable procedures and techniques that make research such a powerful tool. This brilliantly conceived course gives you a deep, detailed, and practical guide to proper research methods - methods that are broadly applicable to all kinds of research.

Research is anchored by assumptions. How do we complete research—and why? This book—The Three Monkeys of Research—explores epistemology, ontology and methodology. Tara Brabazon explores how ideas become knowledge, and how arguments are verified, believed and disseminated to scholars, stakeholders and citizens.

Most dissertation guides tell you what a dissertation is. This one helps you finish it. Academic Dissertations is a practical field guide for students who want a clear path from topic selection to submission and defense. It breaks the dissertation into manageable stages and shows what to do at each stage, how to avoid common traps, and how to protect your time, data, and academic integrity. This book is written for real conditions, not perfect conditions. It assumes you may be studying while working, dealing with weak internet or unstable power, balancing family responsibilities, or trying ...

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.

According to Merriam and Simpson, case study as a scientific research method is a recent phenomenon. Yet, stories have been around for as long as people sat around a camp-fire. This book analyzes all the various forms of story and makes a case for case study as an essential research methodology. Stories, folk lore, myth, fables, legends, tools of leadership, and cultural communications are all expressed through simple story telling. Stories become histories. Story-telling developed into qualitative research methodology.

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 ...

Just getting started with product research and sourcing? Stuck trying to find ideas or find that "perfect" winning product? Want to find good selling products that others are ignoring? Interested in wholesale or private label products? If you answered yes, then this book is for you. This book is written for the new or struggling seller wanting to source wholesale or private label products.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is an art and science that describes how human beings interpret their environment and how we communicate with others. NLP, which is known for modeling human behavior and installing it in others, is used for performance improvement and has been used for psychotherapy. This series of five books gives you a concise summary of the key concepts with a more up-to-date perspective.

This guide provides critical help to anyone interested in neuromarketing research. It covers basic neuroscience principles as well as a clear and simple description of the pros and cons of each research method currently used to collect neurophysiological data to assess the effectiveness of marketing stimuli. Unlike a traditional textbook, this guide is written by a foremost researcher in neuromarketing and media psychology. Not only do you get the practical information you expect but you will also learn a very successful persuasion theory recently introduced by the author in a new book ...

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on research and development, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. This book focuses on product-based research and development in organizations…primarily manufacturers. It examines the responsibilities of R&D personnel, analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of R&D departments, suggests methods for improving R&D, and assesses the general future of the concept. The text is informational and educational, and it is written for easy reader understanding at all levels. If you are ...

Are you ready to thrive in the world of clinical research? Whether you're launching your career in research, aiming to lead clinical operations, or want to know about all things “clinical research,” this book is your all-in-one guide to mastering the ever-evolving field of clinical trials. Dive into the real-world essentials. This practical resource covers every stage of the clinical trial lifecycle—from concept to closeout. You’ll explore: The impact of clinical research on medical innovation How trials move from protocol development to patient enrollment ICH-GCP principles, global...

Your Change Methodology will show you how you can continue moving from transformational theory toward a clear action plan. It will show you how to improve your focus, how to install expert performance by recognizing the key steps and features of a skill, how to quickly recall a patter of expert performance, and how to improve your brain’s competence for those skills.

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, ...

This undergraduate-level textbook offers a concise overview of the research methods commonly used in the social sciences. It covers data collection techniques, statistical analysis using SPSS—a widely used statistical software—and guidance on writing academic papers in APA style. The book emphasizes practical knowledge to help students design studies, collect and analyze data, and effectively report their findings. Its ultimate goal is to introduce students to the scientific approach to evaluating claims, enabling them to think critically and navigate the world of information more ...

Stop searching for a rigid "recipe" for research and start building your own scientific path.. Many researchers feel paralyzed at the beginning of a project, overwhelmed by conflicting methodologies or the lack of a clear roadmap. The Research Project by Jacqueline Hurtado de Barrera provides a definitive solution through the Holistic Understanding of Research—an integrative approach that transcends traditional paradigms to offer a clear, systematic, and evolving process for generating new knowledge.This guide is specifically designed to lead students, professors, and researchers through ...

Bigfoot research has long been clouded by hoaxes, blurry photographs, and folklore—but Flesh and Blood Bigfoot: Exploring Physical Evidence and the Theories of Sasquatches Identity as a Hominoid cuts through the noise with a grounded, anthropological investigation into one of North America’s most persistent mysteries. Anthropologist Sharon Eby guides readers through decades of reports, field findings, and case studies that point toward a startling possibility: Bigfoot may not be a mythic creature at all, but a surviving hominoid—a physical, biological being that leaves behind ...

Dive into this streamlined guide, crafted for those who crave knowledge but are pressed for time. Primarily tailored for aspirants gearing up for orthopaedic examinations, this handbook also serves as a valuable reference for those immersed in Trauma and Orthopaedic roles. Recognizing the pressures of juggling intensive work schedules with rigorous exam preparations, we've designed this book to be both comprehensive and digestible. It spans the vast landscape of T&O, ensuring you're well-equipped for your assessments. Benefit from succinct, top-tier content that's laser-focused on exam ...

Why are some people who suffer terribly not unhappy — while others, whose lives look perfectly comfortable, are miserable? In this groundbreaking book, Boris Kriger reveals a single mechanism that explains most human unhappiness: a mental act he calls negative self-determination — the moment when your mind takes a bounded experience of pain and converts it into an unbounded verdict about who you are. "This hurts" becomes "I am broken." "I failed" becomes "I am a failure." "She left" becomes "I am unlovable.