Understanding Research: A Consumer's Guide

Understanding Research: A Consumer's Guide

Note: This is the loose-leaf version<br />of Understanding Research and does not include<br />access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson<br />eText packaged with the loose-leaf version, use ISBN<br />0133831620.<br /><br />This introductory text is written<br />specifically for consumers of research – anyone who<br />uses the results and implications of research studies to enhance<br />their knowledge and improve their practice. The focus is on guiding<br />students toward a basic understanding of the research process,<br />allowing them to develop the skills, knowledge and strategies<br />needed to read, interpret, and evaluate the quality of research<br />reports. The text provides balanced coverage of quantitative,<br />qualitative, and combined research approaches. The Enhanced Pearson<br />eText features interactive learning modules and assessments.<br /><br />Improve mastery and retention with the<br />Enhanced Pearson eText*<br />The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning<br />environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The<br />Enhanced Pearson eText is:<br /><br /><br />Engaging. The new interactive,<br />multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and<br />other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning<br />experience.<br /><br /><br />Convenient. Enjoy instant<br />online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App<br />to read on or offline on your iPad® and Android®<br />tablet.*<br /><br /><br />Affordable. Experience the<br />advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the<br />benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound<br />book.<br /><br /><br />*The Enhanced eText features are only<br />available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in<br />third-party eTexts or downloads.<br />*The Pearson eText App is available on<br />Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a<br />7” or 10” tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later.<br /><br />From reviews of the book:<br /><br />"The structure of the book is<br />great.  [The authors use] language that helps the reader<br />become engaged and invites them to start applying what they have<br />learned to their situation immediately.  The examples of the<br />journal articles with the notations are very helpful and we<br />use these for discussion in the class quite a bit.  I also<br />like the 'reviewing what we’ve learned' and 'practicing<br />your skills' at the end of the chapter.  I much prefer the<br />consumer approach of this text over others on the market."<br />    -- Candyce Reynolds,<br />Portland State University<br /><br />"Understanding Research is true to<br />its name; it is much more user friendly, it explains WHAT research<br />IS.  It does an EXCELLENT job of covering all of the<br />material I currently cover. [The authors] (fortunately)<br />force me to provide a balanced, comparative description of both<br />[quantitative and qualitative] research. . . . I find the writing<br />style to be clear, interesting and engaging. " <br />    -- Carol A. Friesen,<br />Ball State University