Introduction to Research

Professor Elizabeth DePoy, Interdisciplinary Disability Studies and Social Work; Cooperating Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Cooperating Faculty, School of Policy and International Affairs, University of Maine, Orono, Maine, USA.

• PART I Introduction1. Welcome to the Universe of Research!2. Essentials of Research3. Research EthicsPART II Thinking Processes4. Philosophical Foundations5. Framing the Problem6. Developing a Knowledge Base Through Literature and Resources7. Theory in Research8. Formulating Research Questions and Queries9. Language and Thinking ProcessesPART III Design Approaches10. Experimental-Type Designs11. Naturalistic Designs12. Mixed Method Designs13. Emerging DesignsPART IV Action Processes14. Setting the Boundaries of a Study15. Boundary Setting in Experimental-Type, Designs16. Boundary Setting in Naturalistic Designs17. Collecting Information18. Collecting Data Through Measurement in Experimental-Type Research19. Gathering Information in Naturalistic Inquiry20. Preparing and Organizing Data21. Statistical Analysis for Experimental-Type Designs22. Analysis in Naturalistic Inquiry23. Sharing Research Knowledge Before the Study24. Sharing Research Knowledge During and After the Study25. Ethical IssuesPART V Improving Practice Through Inquiry26. Reciprocal Role of Research and Practice