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This comprehensive introduction to research, compiled by Dr. Briccio M. Merced, Jr., covers essential topics including the foundations of research, sampling methods, measurement techniques, design, analysis, and effective writing. Key themes include research philosophy, ethical considerations, conceptualizing research problems, and the evaluation cycle. The guide also explores statistical concepts, data preparation, internal and external validity, and practical aspects of writing a research paper. A valuable resource for students and professionals in library and information science and beyond.
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Research : An Introduction Compiled and Prepared by DR. BRICCIO M. MERCED, JR. Professor, Library and Information Science
Topic Coverage • Foundations • Sampling • Measurement • Design • Analysis • Write-up
Foundations • Language Of Research • Philosophy of Research • Ethics in Research • Conceptualizing • Evaluation Research
Sampling • External Validity • Sampling Terminology • Statistical Terms in Sampling • Probability Sampling • Nonprobability Sampling
Measurement • Construct Validity • Reliability • Levels of Measurement • Survey Research • Scaling • Qualitative Measures • Unobtrusive Measures
Design • Internal Validity • Introduction to Design • Types of Designs • Experimental Design • Quasi-Experimental Design • Relationships Among Pre-Post Designs • Designing Designs for Research • Advances in Quasi-Experimentation
Analysis • Conclusion Validity • Data Preparation • Descriptive Statistics • Inferential Statistics
Write-up • Key Elements • Formatting • Sample Paper
Foundations : Language of Research • Five Big Words • Types of Questions • Time in Research • Types of Relationships • Variables • Hypotheses • Types of Data • Unit of Analysis • Two Research Fallacies
Foundations : Philosophy of Research • Structure of Research • Deduction & Induction • Positivism & Post-Positivism • Introduction to Validity
Foundations : Ethics in Research • Ethical Issues • Voluntary Participation • Informed Consent • Risk of Harm • Confidentiality • Anonymity • Right to Service • Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Foundations : Conceptualizing • Problem Formulation • Concept Mapping
Foundations : Evaluation Research • Introduction to Evaluation • The Planning-Evaluation Cycle • An Evaluation Culture
Sampling • External Validity • Sampling Terminology • Statistical Terms in Sampling • Probability Sampling • Nonprobability Sampling
Measurement • Construct Validity • Reliability • Levels of Measurement • Survey Research • Scaling • Qualitative Measures • Unobtrusive Measures
Design • Internal Validity • Introduction to Design • Types of Designs • Experimental Design • Quasi-Experimental Design • Relationships Among Pre-Post Designs • Designing Designs for Research • Advances in Quasi-Experimentation
Analysis • Conclusion Validity • Data Preparation • Descriptive Statistics • Inferential Statistics
Write-up • Key Elements • Formatting • Sample Paper
Foundations : Language of Research • Five Big Words • Types of Questions • Time in Research • Types of Relationships • Variables • Hypotheses • Types of Data • Unit of Analysis • Two Research Fallacies
Foundations : Philosophy of research • Structure of Research • Deduction & Induction • Positivism & Post-Positivism • Introduction to Validity
Foundations : Ethics in Research • Ethical Issues • Voluntary Participation • Informed Consent • Risk of Harm • Confidentiality • Anonymity • Right to Service • Institutional Board Review (IRB)
Foundations : Conceptualizing • Problem Formulation • Concept Mapping
Foundations : Evaluation Research • Introduction to Evaluation • The Planning-Evaluation Cycle • An Evaluation Culture
Sampling • External Validity • Sampling Terminology • Statistical Terms in Sampling • Probability Sampling • Nonprobability Sampling
Measurement • Construct Validity • Reliability • Levels of Measurement • Survey Research • Scaling • Qualitative Measures • Unobtrusive Measures
Design • Internal Validity • Introduction to Design • Types of Designs • Experimental Design • Quasi-Experimental Design • Relationships Among Pre-Post Designs • Designing Designs for Research • Advances in Quasi-Experimentation
Analysis • Conclusion Validity • Data Preparation • Descriptive Statistics • Inferential Statistics
Write-up • Key Elements • Formatting • Sample Paper