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Pocket Glossary for Commonly Used Research Terms

  • Michael J. Holosko - University of Georgia, USA
  • Bruce A. Thyer - Florida State University, USA, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, Republic of South Africa
June 2011 | 216 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
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This book contains over 1500 research and statistical terms, written in jargon-free, easy-to-understand terminology to help students understand difficult concepts in their research courses. This pocket guide is in an ideal supplement to the many discipline-specific texts on research methods and statistics.
 
Acknowledgements
 
Preface
 
About the Authors
 
Section I
 
1. Glossary Terms
 
2. Commonly Used Acronyms, Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms Found in Research and Evaluation Studies
 
3. Statistical Terms
 
Section II
 
4. Some Helpful Research and Evaluation Websites
A. Quantitative Research

 
B. Qualitative Research

 
C. Evaluation Research

 
D. Statistics

 
E. Additional Research Related Sites

 
 
5. Core Journals in Various Social and Behavioral Sciences
A. Social Work

 
B. Sociology

 
C. Psychology

 
D. Education

 
E. Nursing

 
F. Criminology

 
G. Family Studies

 
H. Counseling

 
I. Public Health

 
J. Political Science

 
K. Public Administration

 
L. Business

 
M. Communication Studies

 

Appropriate for introduction to research

Dr Ronald Knorr
Tift College of Education, Mercer University
June 24, 2011
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Key features
Key Features
  • The Glossary of Research Terms chapter contains definitions and descriptions of over 1500 research terms. It is the heart of the glossary, features crisp and clear statements as to the meaning of each entry.
  • Commonly Used Statistical Terms: A dedicated chapter offers a brief synopsis of commonly used statistical terms, ranging from the alpha coefficient to the Z-test. Questions related to the meaning of a statistical term will likely be found here.
  • Commonly Used Acronyms, Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms Found in Research and Evaluation Studies are organized into categories so readers can easily find them: for example, research and evaluation studies, statistics, Internet, and U.S. federal government.
  • Core Disciplinary Journals in Selected Social and Behavioral Science chapter lists the most highly ranked journals in over a dozen social and behavioral sciences and professional disciplines, as determined by their impact factors published by the Journal Citation Reports database. URLs are also provided to each journal so that the reader can locate each journal's individual webpage.

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