Guide to Writing Empirical Papers, Theses, and Dissertations"Describes the quantitative research process--framing analytical questions, developing a comprehensive outline, providing a roadmap for the reader, and accessing indispensable computer and program tools. Supplies end-of-chapter checklists, extensive examples, and biobliographies." |
Contents
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Typical Outlines | 23 |
The Roadmap Concept | 35 |
Reference Search Resources | 45 |
Bibliographic Software | 63 |
MetaAnalysis | 81 |
Format of Your Literature Review | 95 |
Datagraphics | 205 |
Research Ethics | 221 |
DataGathering Strategies | 233 |
DataGathering Resources | 251 |
Drawing Inferences and Making Generalizations | 267 |
Pointing Ahead | 279 |
The Thesis or Dissertation Committee | 289 |
The Thesis or Dissertation Defense | 301 |
Thinking About Models | 105 |
Operationalizing Variables | 121 |
Research Designs | 137 |
Selecting Statistical Procedures | 163 |
Writing Fundamentals | 177 |
Fallacies Reliability Validity Significance and Association | 189 |
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Guide to Writing Empirical Papers, Theses, and Dissertations G David Garson No preview available - 2019 |
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