"Research Design and Methods: An Applied Guide for the Scholar-Practitioner by Gary J. Burkholder, Kimberley A. Cox, Linda M. Crawford, and John H. Hitchcock, is written for students seeking advanced degrees who want to use evidence-based research to support their practice. This practical and accessible text addresses the foundational concepts of research design and methods; provides a more detailed exploration of designs and approaches popular with graduate students in applied disciplines; covers qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods designs; discusses ethical considerations and quality in research; and provides guidance on writing a research proposal." -- provided by publisher.

Introduction to research /Gary J. Burkholder -- Philosophical foundations and the role of theory in research / Gary J. Burkholder and Patricia M. Burbank -- Conceptual and theoretical frameworks in research / Linda M. Crawford -- Quantitative research designs / Kimberley A. Cox -- Quantitative analysis / Justus J. Randolph -- Qualitative research designs / Linda M. Crawford -- Qualitative analysis / Paul Mihas -- Mixed methods designs and approaches / Bonnie K. Nastasi -- Mixed methods analysis / Sarah E. P. Munce and Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie -- Interviewing essentials for new researchers / Linda M. Crawford and Laura Knight Lynn -- Survey research / Kimberley A. Cox -- Quality considerations / Molly S. Stewart and John H. Hitchcock -- Ethical considerations / Kimberley A. Cox -- Phenomenology / Paula Dawidowicz -- Grounded theory / Annie Pezalla -- Case study research / Kurt Schoch -- Program evaluation / Louis Milanesi -- Action research / Craig A. Mertler -- Critiquing and synthesizing the literature / Annie Pezalla -- Writing the research proposal / Linda M. Crawford, Gary J. Burkholder, and Kimberley A. Cox -- Disseminating research : cultivating a healthy dissemination attitude among new scholars / John H. Hitchcock.