Title: Applied research design : a practical guide /
Authors: Hedrick, Terry E.; Bickman, Leonard, 1941-; Rog, Debra J.
Publisher: Sage Publications,
Year: 1993
Subjects: Social sciences Research Planning.; Social sciences Methodology; Research Design
Abstract: The authors reveal the pitfalls and suggest strategies to overcome problems in the design and planning of applied research. They discuss how to study and monitor programme implementation and statistical power analysis.
Contents: The nature of applied research -- Defining the focus of the research -- Selecting a research design -- Selecting data collection approaches -- Resource planning -- Making trade-offs and testing feasibility.