Research Method in Information

• Main Author: Pickard, Alison Jane (Author)
• Other Authors: Childs, Susan (Contributor), Lomas, Elizabeth (Contributor), Mcleod, Julie (Contributor), Shenton, Andrew K. (Contributor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Chicago Neal-Schuman 2013
• Edition: Second edition
• Subjects: Information science > Methodology > Research
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• Physical Description: xxii, 361 pages : illustration 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. [301]-313) and indexes
• ISBN: 9781555709365

he book will take readers through each aspect of the research process including: the major research paradigms reviewing the literature defining the research the research proposal sampling research ethics methods including case studies, surveys, experimental research, ethnography, Delphi study, action research, historical research and grounded theory collection techniques including interviews, questionnaires, observation, diaries, focus groups, usability testing, qualitative and quantitative data analysis software for analysis virtual research presenting the research It is essential reading for students of information and communications studies and archives and records management, and will be an invaluable handbook for practitioners beginning a piece of research.