EXPLORING RESEARCH

The fifth edition of Exploring Research provides an introduction to research methods in a friendly, approachable writing style. The book explores the use of electronic sources as means to enhance research skills, includes discussions about scientific methods, and the most common types of research in...

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Main Author: Salkind, Neil J. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Upper Saddle River, N.J. Pearson/Prentice Hall Higher Education 2009
Edition:SEVENTH EDITION
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