Research Methods Through Puzzles

An Interactive and Audio Approach
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-94910-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 76 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 297 mm

Dive into the world of research with this interactive puzzle book. Whether you're just starting out with research methods or looking to refresh your knowledge on the basics, this book offers a fun and engaging way to get to grips with everything research related. You'll explore key topics like variables, sampling methods, experimental design, reliability, and validity—plus so much more!

With clear, easy-to-follow explanations, you’ll learn how to control variables, understand different types of data, develop hypotheses, ensure reliability and validity, and choose the right statistical tests. Each concept is paired with puzzles to help you consolidate what you’ve learned. And to make it even easier, each chapter has support material in the form of a helpful audio guide to walk you through the material.

This book takes a conversational approach to make learning research methods feel less intimidating, and more enjoyable! Whether you're a student or just someone interested in research, this puzzle book turns learning research methods into an engaging and fun activity.

Zielgruppe

AS/A2, Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Randles, Emma

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein Empirische Sozialforschung, Statistik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Forschung & Entwicklung (F&E), Innovation
• Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Hobbies & Spiele
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Forschung und Information Forschungsmethodik, Wissenschaftliche Ausstattung
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Forschungsmethoden

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Variables  2. Type of Data  3. Hypotheses  4. Reliability  5. Validity  6. Sampling Methods  7. Experimental Design  8. Descriptive Statistics  9. Hypothesis Testing  10. Choosing Statistical Texts  11. Answers

Über Autor(innen)

Emma Randles is a private tutor from Wrexham, UK, who teaches in psychology, and is completing her PhD in cancer research at Wrexham University, associated with the Wrexham Maelor Academic Unit of Medical and Surgical Sciences. She has a first-class honours degree in Psychology with Neuropsychology and gained a distinction in her MSc in Biomedical Science. She recently won an award from Bangor University for her BSc research, which was neuropsychology-based. Being diagnosed with dyslexia has enabled her to find her own unique learning style, and she is passionate about helping students find their own learning techniques that suit their needs and allow them to excel.