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Understanding Research: A Consumer's Guide (2nd Edition)
Note: This is the loose-leaf version
of Understanding Research and does not include
access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson
eText packaged with the loose-leaf version, use ISBN
0133831620.
This introductory text is written
specifically for consumers of research – anyone who
uses the results and implications of research studies to enhance
their knowledge and improve their practice. The focus is on guiding
students toward a basic understanding of the research process,
allowing them to develop the skills, knowledge and strategies
needed to read, interpret, and evaluate the quality of research
reports. The text provides balanced coverage of quantitative,
qualitative, and combined research approaches. The Enhanced Pearson
eText features interactive learning modules and assessments.
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From reviews of the book:
"The structure of the book is
great.  [The authors use] language that helps the reader
become engaged and invites them to start applying what they have
learned to their situation immediately. The examples of the
journal articles with the notations are very helpful and we
use these for discussion in the class quite a bit. I also
like the 'reviewing what we’ve learned' and 'practicing
your skills' at the end of the chapter. I much prefer the
consumer approach of this text over others on the market."
    -- Candyce Reynolds,
Portland State University
"Understanding Research is true to
its name; it is much more user friendly, it explains WHAT research
IS.  It does an EXCELLENT job of covering all of the
material I currently cover. [The authors] (fortunately)
force me to provide a balanced, comparative description of both
[quantitative and qualitative] research. . . . I find the writing
style to be clear, interesting and engaging. "Â
    -- Carol A. Friesen,
Ball State University
