Research Methods: The Basics is an accessible, user-friendly introduction to the different aspects of research theory, methods and practice. Structured in two parts, the first covering the nature of knowledge and the reasons for research, and the second the specific methods used to carry out effective research, this book covers:

Structuring and planning a research project
The ethical issues involved in research
Different types of data and data quality
Analysing and organising data to draw sound conclusions
Writing up and displaying data in effective ways