The Research Methods Knowledge Base |  | Authors: William Trochim, James P Donnelly
Publisher: Atomic Dog
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ISBN: 1592602916
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Thoroughly updated, the third edition of The Research Methods Knowledge Base provides coverage of quantitative methods and enhanced coverage of qualitative methods. It can be used in a variety of disciplines and is ideal for an introductory comprehensive undergraduate or graduate level course. Through its conversational, informal style it makes material that is often challenging for students both accessible and understandable. The Research Methods Knowledge Base, 3e covers everything from the development of a research question to the writing of a final report, describing both practical and technical issues of sampling, measurement, design and analysis.
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 Really, really needs a thorough editing. October 19, 2006
Phoebe (Washington, DC United States)
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
It's clear from the author's acknowledgements that he has a very hard time meeting his deadlines and it really shows -- it's obvious his publishers did not have enough time to edit this book!
He will gloss over terms many new students may not be familiar with (variance) and define things that are obvious (e-mail survey). He veers from being cloyishly condescending (golly, doesn't "operationalization" have a lot of syllables!) to careening through complex calculations on reliability.
His information in and of itself is valid, but frustratingly presented. Also, the dude is not nearly as funny as he thinks he is. He spends a lot of space making cutesy comments that could be better used to more fully explain concepts.
Maybe future editions will be improved. These comments relate to the 2005 edition (which I believe is the first).
 I never got the book! July 3, 2005
Susan De Luca
0 out of 11 found this review helpful
After over a month, I still have not received the book and would like my account credited.
 Make Sure You Get the FULL Version June 18, 2004
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
As other reviewers have noted, this book has a 100% accurate title. It is the single best reference book on research methods you can buy. However, you should note that the version Amazon sells DOES NOT provide the Activation Key for free access to the updated online edition. This is an additional $25.00. If you don't want the activation key, there are used books available for a lot less. If you, like me, need the access to the online version, you'll need to purchase it elsewhere.
Magnificent introduction to social science research methods July 17, 2001
Ken Friedman (Oslo, Norway, and Copenhagen, Denmark)
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
This book is an accurate, informative introduction to social science research methods designed as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses. The approach is general and transdisciplinary, creating a book that can be put to good use in many fields. The emphasis is robust conceptual development and critical thinking. The goal is helping students to develop an understanding of the links between theory and research, the use of empirical data to generate valid conclusions, and the ability to select an appropriate combination of methods in qualitative and quantitative approaches to research. In contrast to the cookbook approach of memorizing research tools that leads to half-digested research tricks and poorly understood concepts, Trochim's approach shows students how to build information into a usable knowledge base for their research work. Most important, he shows how the thoughtful scholar can use the properties of each research method to best effect, making limits as valuable as strengths.Trochim has the commanding breadth of knowledge one expects of a methodologist and professor of policy analysis and management at Cornell University. He is also a skilled pedagogue. This book is written in a direct, conversational style, using clear, understandable language. The easy tone will help students come to grips with a subject that many find intimidating. Trochim's mastery ensures that this book presents its subject matter without cutting corners. This book offers a comprehensive and comprehensible overview of a subject that proves troubling to students in every field. Trochim meets one of Einstein's criteria for scientific elegance, making the subject as simple as possible but not more so. Book review published in Design Research News, Volume 6, Number 5, May 2001
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