Guiding you through how to plan your research project, this Little Quick Fix covers everything from how to get started and the stages of research, to avoiding procrastination and staying on track.

The Sixth Edition of Robert K. Yin's bestseller provides a complete portal to the world of case study research.

"Covers a broad range of subjects that undergraduates in the discipline should be familiar and comfortable with upon graduation. From chapters on the scientific method and fundamental research concepts, to experimental design, sampling and statistical analysis, the text offers an excellent introduction to the key concepts of geographical research. The content is applicable for students at the beginning of their studies right through to planning and conducting dissertations.

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This book offers a comprehensive guide to commissioning, managing and undertaking research in development work. Perfect for both students and practitioners.

This accessible guide takes you through the process of designing, conducting and writing up a research project using case study methods. In his characteristic warm and friendly style, Gary Thomas covers each step at a confidence-building pace, helping you to get to grips with the theory and practice of doing a case study. Focusing on vital issues like validity, reliability and quality in research, the author helps you ensure your research is rigorous and methodologically sound.

Ensure research is ethical with this Little Quick Fix. Cheryl N. Poth helps the reader to identify the ethical considerations of their research, protect the privacy of their subjects, develop an ethical research design and respond to ethical issues as they arise.

Designed to reduces students' anxieties and minimize unnecessary formulas, this fourth edition provides a comprehensive introduction to basic statistical designs and analyses.

The third edition of the bestselling student guide to doing media and cultural studies research provides all the knowledge and practical expertise needed to carry out a project or dissertation.

In this fourth edition, the authors present the fundamentals of research design and data management with five distinct methods of analysis: exploring, describing, ordering, explaining and predicting.