Research Methodology and Scientific Writing
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- C. George Thomas 0
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- Provides tips to improve the writing skills for research students
- Deals with most interdisciplinary fields in Research such as Problems, Writing Proposals, Funding, Selecting Designs, Literature and Review, Collection of Data and Analysis, and Preparation of Thesis
- Discusses the latest on the use of information technology in retrieving and managing information
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Table of contents (24 chapters)
Front matter, research: the search for knowledge.
C. George Thomas
Philosophy of Research
Approaches to research, major research methods, experimental research, collection and analysis of data, planning and writing a research proposal, publications and the library, academic databases, the literature review, preparation of research papers and other articles, the structure of a thesis, tables and illustrations, reasoning in research, references: how to cite and list correctly, improve your writing skills, use appropriate words and phrases, punctuation marks and abbreviations, units and numbers.
- Research Problems
- Writing Proposals
- Selecting Designs
- Literature and Review
- Collection of Data and Analysis
- Preparation of Thesis
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Book Title : Research Methodology and Scientific Writing
Authors : C. George Thomas
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64865-7
Publisher : Springer Cham
eBook Packages : Education , Education (R0)
Copyright Information : The Author(s) 2021
Hardcover ISBN : 978-3-030-64864-0 Published: 25 February 2021
Softcover ISBN : 978-3-030-64867-1 Published: 25 February 2022
eBook ISBN : 978-3-030-64865-7 Published: 24 February 2021
Edition Number : 2
Number of Pages : XVII, 620
Number of Illustrations : 25 b/w illustrations
Topics : Engineering/Technology Education , Writing Skills , Thesis and Dissertation
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BOOK REVIEW article
Book review: social research methods: qualitative and quantitative approaches.
- Discipline of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India
A Book Review on Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches
William Lawrence Neuman (Essex: Pearson Education Limited), 2014, 594 pages, ISBN: 978-1-292-02023-5
“The Art and Science of Asking Questions is the Source of All Knowledge”—Thomas Berger
In an endeavor to bridge the gap between knowledge and applicability, Neuman (2014) presents a meticulous and comprehensive amalgamation of concepts and theories, defining qualitative and quantitative research methods in his book “Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches.” A professor of sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, William Lawrence Neuman has gained immense experience and has worked rigorously in his subject matter. He has authored seven books, numerous book chapters, and articles in the field of social sciences.
The book reviewed at present is the seventh edition of the “Social research methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches,” which was published by Pearson Education Limited in 2014. The book was written to help aspiring researchers gain an in-depth understanding of research and its purpose while stressing the essentials and theoretical considerations of conducting research. With a total of 15 chapters, the book elucidates various research methods, balancing between qualitative and quantitative approaches with an aim to emphasize the conceptual framework, applications, strategies, and the pros and cons of each approach, along with highlighting the benefits of using a combination of the two approaches.
The current edition is divided into five parts—foundations of research; planning and preparation for research; quantitative research methods—collection and analysis of data; qualitative research—methods of collecting data and analysis; and lastly “communicating the results of research with others.”
Part one of the book consists of five chapters, shedding light on the basics to provide an understanding of the and how of research and its importance; types of research; theoretical conceptualizations; methodology; and conducting a literature review and ethics in research. For example, in chapter one, the author explains the need to learn how to conduct research, followed by explaining the use, scope, and target audience for research in chapter two. Furthermore, in chapter four, in the most beautifully structured manner, the author has elaborated on the philosophical foundations and paradigms of research.
Part two describes the basics of the process of conducting research. Divided into three chapters explaining qualitative and quantitative research in terms of—research designs and its various strategies; measurement of data; and sampling. Research design issues, reliability and validity, and the types of scales and inventories used are also discussed in this section, providing an integrative and inclusive view of the research process.
In the third part, the types of research and their processes are elaborated for collection of data and analysis in quantitative research. Spread across four chapters, the topics covered under this section include experimental research; survey research; non-reactive research and secondary analysis; and quantitative analysis of data. Whereas, the fourth part is dedicated to qualitative research. Described in two chapters, this section focuses on field and focus group research and analyzing qualitative data.
Parts three and four of the book do justice to the concepts by providing thorough information about the procedure and methods of research. It covers the history, advantages, disadvantages, uses, requirements, as well as gives details about the types of variables and statistical and non-statistical techniques that can be applied. Each chapter is enriched with figures, diagrams, and maps which aid in enhancing conceptual clarity. For example, chapter ten includes information about the latest technological advances such as online surveys and computer-assisted data collection and chapter 14 includes detailed figures depicting qualitative data analysis techniques, with a figure for each like narrative analysis.
The last part of the book and the final chapter provides detailed information on writing and publishing research reports as well as talks about the politics in social research. This part covers everything from why a research report is required, to understanding the writing process, formulating a research proposal, to discussing the ethics, limitations, advantages, and difficulties faced in conducting and publishing research.
In terms of the structure of the book, each chapter begins with the title and key pointers of the topics to be discussed, along with a quote or a small paragraph, which in a theoretical yet poetic style serves as a brief introduction to the topic. Needless to say, each topic mentioned is covered scrupulously and thoroughly in a holistic manner and is explained in-depth, clearly divided point-wise and under sub-categories. This helps in reducing the burden of information overload and aids in maintaining the readers interest.
The most noteworthy and distinguishing part of the book is the use of alternate means of representing and expressing information. Each topic is supported with various realistic examples, enriched with numerous figures, maps, diagrams, and is summarized in organized and structured tables for comparison and ease of understanding. The author has also included dialogue boxes in each chapter with short definitions of the topics in discussion. This is advantageous from a learning perspective as it provides a quick glimpse, simplifying the comprehension of concepts. It is these features that give the book an edge over other books of research.
The book also incorporates empirical evidence and statistical data in supporting its content and illustrations, making it more credible. The language used is simple and straightforward yet catchy in terms of grasping the reader's attention, making even complex theories and perspectives intelligible. At the end of each chapter, a list of key terms is provided, followed by a set of review questions. These questions are beneficial as a means of assessing conceptual clarity in addition to encouraging the reader to ruminate and indulge in lateral thinking over the subject matter.
Overall, the book is a valuable asset for the field of research. The confluence of theoretical concepts with realistic examples makes the book highly applicable and significant not just for students, but for anyone keen to venture into the realm of social research. Just like a building cannot withstand without a strong foundation, a researcher cannot exist without building and maintaining their repositories of knowledge. In conclusion, the book is a quintessential means of grasping and gaining mastery over research knowledge.
Author Contributions
The author confirms being the sole contributor of this work and has approved it for publication.
Conflict of Interest
The author declares that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.
Neuman, W. L. (2014). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 7th Edn . United Kingdom: Pearson Education Limited.
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Keywords: research, qualitative research, quantitative research, review, social sciences
Citation: Khosla I (2021) Book Review: Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Front. Psychol. 12:696828. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.696828
Received: 17 April 2021; Accepted: 30 April 2021; Published: 25 May 2021.
Edited and reviewed by: Laura Galiana , University of Valencia, Spain
Copyright © 2021 Khosla. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) . The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
*Correspondence: Irene Khosla, irenekhosla96@gmail.com
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Organized around research design, methodologies, besides other integral elements of research, this book is a step by step platform aimed at providing to its readers a reliable and in-depth understanding of the procedures & core concepts involved in the subject, making it more straightforward and practical to apply. The book has reached its final shape after an extensive literature survey across texts focussing on students of both the undergraduate & post-graduate levels. Doctoral level researchers & professionals can enjoy the book by way of adding a dimension to the understanding of basic research methodology with regard to its application in the research world. The book addresses the specific needs of the students, research scholars & managers by successfully blending concepts of research with its literal applications. The key strengths of this book includes: Caselets that focus on methodology. Exercises that will help to gain insight into research disposition. Marginal definitions as a quick reference. Multiple choice questions with terminal questions and exercises. Explicit illustrations enhancing recapitulating of the text. ABOUT AUTHOR: Dr.Anubha Maurya Walia Human Process Interventionist, International Trainer, OD Consultant, Speaker & founder of PRISM™ Philosophy. Her mission is to blend the Andragogy principles with experiential learning insights in an attempt to empower and develop her far-reaching audience.
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The authors felt during their several years of teaching experience that students fail to understand the books written on Research Methodology because generally they are written in technical language. Since this course is not taught before the Master’s degree, the students are not familiar with its vocabulary, methodology and course contents. The authors have made an attempt to write it in very non- technical language. It has been attempted that students who try to understand the research methodology through self-learning may also find it easy. The chapters are written with that approach. Even those students who intend to attain high level of knowledge of the research methodology in social sciences will find this book very helpful in understanding the basic concepts before they read any book on research methodology. This book is useful those students who offer the Research Methodology at Post Graduation and M.Phil. Level. This book is also very useful for Ph.D. Course Work examinations.
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