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Sage Research Methods Online contains over 800 books, reference works, journal articles, and videos that provide information about research methods and design. SAGE Research Methods can help provide context for writing a research question, conducting a literature review, choosing a research method, collecting and analyzing data, and writing up the findings. This database includes a range of methods commonly used in social and behavioral sciences, technology, science, medicine, and the humanities.

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Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods by Mark Balnaves; Peter Caputi
Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods is a student-friendly introduction to quantitative research methods and basic statistics. It uses a detective theme throughout the text and in multimedia courseware to show how quantitative methods have been used to solve real-life problems.
SAGE Qualitative Research Methods by Sara Delamont (Editor); Paul Anthony Atkinson (Editor)
SAGE has been a major force shaping the field of qualitative methods, not just in its specialist methods journals like Qualitative Inquiry but in the 'empirical' journals such as Social Studies of Science.
Data Literacy by David L. Herzog
A practical, skill-based introduction to data analysis and literacy. We are swimming in a world of data, and this handy guide will keep you afloat while you learn to make sense of it all. In Data Literacy: A User's Guide, David Herzog, a journalist with a decade of experience using data analysis to transform information into captivating storytelling, introduces students and professionals to the fundamentals of data literacy, a key skill in today's world.

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Longitudinal Research by Scott Menard
Written in non-technical language, this popular and practical volume has been completely updated to bring readers the latest advice on major issues involved in longitudinal research. It covers: research design strategies; methods of data collection; and how longitudinal and cross-sectional research compares in terms of consistency and accuracy of results.
Social Network Analysis by Song Yang; David Knoke (Editor)
Providing a general overview of fundamental theoretical and methodological topics, with coverage in greater depth of selected issues, the text covers various issues in basic network concepts, data collection and network analytical methodology.
Processing Data by Linda B. Bourque; Virginia A. Clark
This volume highlights the theory that decisions made during the design of a data collection instrument influence the kind of data and the format of the data that are available for analysis. Opening with a discussion on the selection of the data collection technique(s) and how this impacts on data processing and the data for later analysis.

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Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research by Jerome Kirk; Marc L. Miller
Kirk and Miller define what is -- and what is not -- qualitative research. They suggest that the use of numbers in the process of recording and analyzing observations is less important than that the research should involve sustained interaction with the people being studied, in their own language and on their own turf.
Strategies for Interpreting Qualitative Data by Martha S. Feldman
Martha S Feldman's invaluable text outlines four key strategies for interpreting qualitative data: ethnomethodology, semiotics, dramaturgy and deconstruction. The author examines the strengths and weaknesses of each strategy and identifies when to use them. To demonstrate, she applies the techniques of each method to a single data set, highlighting the differences in results.
Exploratory Research in the Social Sciences by Robert A. Stebbins (Editor)
Guided by the precept that to understand any phenomenon well, it is necessary to start by looking at it in broad, nonspecialized terms, Robert A Stebbins takes the reader through the process of exploratory research in an easy-to-read style providing the student or researcher with a complete reference for carrying out this type of research.

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Sage Research Methods Online Methods Map The Methods Map allows you to move through the research process in a visual way by providing related resources for each step you take.

The green circle in the middle shows the term being viewed. The definition of each term is shown at the top, along with a link to view content on that subject. To the left of the method are broader terms and to the right are narrower terms.

Clicking on a term makes that term the central method, displaying it in the green circle. Related terms that are not broader or narrower are shown below. Clicking on the broader, narrower or related term circles expands them to show all those methods.

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Research Stages, Overview, Philosophy of Research, Defining a Topic, Reviewing the Literature, Developing a Researchable Question, Research Design, Planning and Practicalities Research Ethics, Data Collection ,Data Analysis and Interpretation, Writing Up, Dissemination This tool is designed to guide you through your research project. First, think about what stage you're at in your research. If you've already gotten started, click on the stage below that best describes where you are. If you're just starting out, it might be helpful to read more about why we do research before getting started.

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