This book is a must-read for any student undertaking research for the first time. It provides a concise and clear understanding of the three distinct research approaches. One of the book's unique features is the emphasis on ethical issues that may arise during research. It also provides valuable insights on utilizing new web-based technology for research purposes.

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This book enables readers to compare three approaches to research - qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods - in a single research methods text. The book examines these methodologies side by side within the process of research, from the beginning steps of philosophical assumptions to the writing and presenting of research. Written in a user-friendly manner, this text showcases ideas in a system of scaffolds so that the reader understands concepts from the simple to the complex." This text is appropriate for students taking research design and research methods classes throughout the social and behavioral sciences - from undergraduates to students in the most advanced doctoral programs.

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