We are pleased to introduce a new series focusing on advertising and commu- cation from an international perspective. This book is the first volume in a series entitled Advances in Advertising Research, published by the EAA (European Advertising Academy). New volumes in this series will appear on an[...]
This publication presents the consolidated results of the interdisciplinary research project "Basic Research into Court Management in Switzerland," which was supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation. It contains contributions relating to key areas in the organisation of the judicial system[...]
The book offers insight into the doing of qualitative research by focusing on stories of moments that are experienced as generative. It offers an array of 40 stories from both new and established scholars.[...]
You are a sociologist, a researcher in management, political science or anthropology, and you have chosen to meet people in a company, in an organization or in the social world to interview them and observe their day to day behavior. In short, you have chosen the comprehensive methodology that is us[...]
What makes qualitative research really worth doing? When do people feel most alive and energized in their research? Research Alive offers insight into the doing of qualitative research by focusing on stories of moments that are experienced as generative. A focus on generative moments illuminates wh[...]
A fully-updated and reworked version of the classic book by Stephen Kemmis and Robin McTaggart, now joined by Rhonda Nixon, "The Action Research Planner "is a detailed guide to developing and conducting a critical participatory action research project. The authors outline new views on participation [...]
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Containing annotated listings of 3500 key sources, this work is organized into chapters by category of source, including: dictionaries and encyclopaedias; histories and chronologies; sources of systematic and historical musicology; bibliographies of music, music literature, and music business.[...]
The "new media" -- interactive videodiscs, telecommunications, computers, VCRs, teletext systems, and more -- present researchers with new challenges when it comes to studying practical applications or theoretical effects. This valuable volume aids researchers in first recognizing the special qualit[...]
The last person PhD candidate Mina Cavallari expects to meet on her research trip to London is the sexy financier whose rejection devastated her. But Sebastian Graham is even more irresistible than he was two years ago, and she's no longer the innocent girl shocked at his indulgent pursuit of physic[...]
This solved problem study guide helps you ace operations research courses! Completely worked problems show you each and every step to hundreds of solutions! Tackling the broad range of allocation problems that actually confront engineers, programmers, and analysts in today's business and industrial [...]
Methods in Behavioral Research has achieved its market-leading position with its concise and strategic approach to methodological decision making. Combining helpful pedagogy and rich examples, Cozby's eleventh edition again incorporates learning objectives, illustrative graphics, and activities to i[...]
Now in its ninth successful edition, "Research Methods in Psychology" unites students' passion for psychology with their interest in answering questions about behavior and mental processes. The text introduces students to an array of methodological tools psychologists use in their research - from th[...]
For over four decades, "Introduction to Operations Research" by Frederick Hillier has been the classic text on operations research. While building on the classic strengths of the text, the author continues to find new ways to make the text current and relevant to students. One way is by incorporatin[...]
"Research Design and Methods: A Process Approach" guides students through the research process, from conceiving of and developing a research idea, to designing and conducting a study, to analyzing and reporting data. The authors present students with information on the numerous decisions they must m[...]
Offers comprehensive coverage of the research experience in Business Research Methods. This title includes coverage of the business research topics - backed by theory.[...]
One of the most widely read books in educational leadership, "Educational Administration" uses a systems perspective to synthesize the relevant theory and research on organizational behavior and focuses on understanding and applying theory to solve problems of practice. With each new edition, the la[...]
"How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education" provides a comprehensive introduction to educational research. The text covers the most widely used research methodologies and discusses each step in the research process in detail. Step-by-step analysis of real research studies provides students wi[...]
"Essentials of Marketing Research" concisely delivers an up-to-date review of a broad variety of marketing research topics. It takes an application-oriented approach, providing students with the tools and skills necessary to solve business problems and exploit business opportunities. The authors' ye[...]
Focuses on applying foundational research methods to real-life examples. This book creates a practical, and applied focus on educating students in the concepts of research methods, and developing students into consumers of research themselves.[...]
Provides help for those preparing a biomedical paper by giving specific advice on organizing the components of the paper, effective writing techniques, writing an effective results sections, documentation issues, and sentence structure. This book includes examples from the literature including many [...]