Mastering Research Methods, 3rd Edition by Chua Yan Piaw 9789670761435

Mastering Research Methods has been published in five editions, including two editions in English.

This latest English edition, the third edition, is a practical guide for those who are directly involved in research. It covers all aspects of research methodology and is a useful teaching and learning tool for courses related at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

This book, with 20 chapters, can be used as a reference by researchers when they are conducting and reporting their research. Mastering Research Methods, Third Edition, not only introduces readers to method of conducting research, but also helps them to easily understand the entire research process.

In addition, explanations of the concepts of research, especially the research methods, research design, research frameworks, sampling procedures, measurement and format of research reports, are simplified to help readers better understand what they are reading. Concepts are explained in detail with examples to enable readers to carry out confidently each stage of the research process. Exercises are provided at the end of the chapter to help readers reinforce their understanding of the topics covered in the chapter.