The handy guide that helps readers better understand the process of research, from the initial asking of questions through to the analysis and interpretation of data leading to a final report - and everything in between.

Includes index.

pt. 1. Understanding the research process and getting started -- pt. 2. Reviewing and writing about your research question -- pt. 3. Introductory ideas about ethics -- pt. 4. Research methods : knowing the language, knowing the ideas -- pt. 5. Sampling ideas and issues -- pt. 6. Describing data using descriptive techniques -- pt. 7. All about testing and measuring -- pt. 8. Understanding different research methods -- pt. 9. All about inference and significance.