Introduction to research
The research problem
Framework or hypothesis
Research design I: case study
Research design II: survey
Research design III: comparative design
Research design IV: experiment
Research design V: regression
Methods of data collection
Collection and processing of data
Quantitative data analysis
Quantitative data analysis I: survey data
Quantitative data analysis II: experimental data
Quantitative data analysis III: regression data (part 1)
Quantitative data analysis III: regression data (part II)
Concluding your study
The research report

For many students, doing research is often a joyless struggle. This book provides practical advice on how to do research in a concise way. It uses classic examples to show how experts conduct their research in different fields, allowing this book to be used in different disciplines. Research Methods: A Practical Guide for Students and Researchers provides a practical guide to students and researchers on how to do their research systematically and professionally. The book begins by distinguishing between causal and interpretive sciences. It then guides the reader on how to formulate the research question, review the literature, develop the hypothesis or theoretical framework, select a suitable research methodology, and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data. The book emphasizes integration. It does not merely provide a smorgasbord of research designs, data collection methods, and ways to analyze data. Instead, it shows how one can integrate these elements into a coherent research strategy