From an expert in the research methods field, Research Methods: The Concise Knowledge Base was written specifically for undergraduates. Trochim streamlined and clarified explanations of fundamental, yet difficult, concepts in his familiar, engaging style. With this text, students will learn about the relationship between theory and practice, which will help them become better researchers and better consumers of research.

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Preface
Chapter 1 - Foundations
1-1The Language of Research
1-2The Rationale of Research
1-3Validity of Research
1-4Ethics in Research
1-5Conceptualizing
Chapter 2 - Sampling
2-1External Validity
2-2Sampling Terminology
2-3Statistical Terms in Sampling
2-4Probability Sampling
2-5Nonprobability Sampling
Chapter 3 - The Theory of Measurement
3-1Construct Validity
3-2Reliability
3-3Levels of Measurement
Chapter 4 - Survey Research
4-1Constructing the Survey
4-2Interviews
4-3Surveys
Chapter 5 - Scales and Indexes
5-1Indexes
5-2Scaling
5-3Indexes and Scales
Chapter 6 - Qualitative and Unobtrusive Measures
6-1Qualitative Measures
6-2Unobtrusive Measures
Chapter 7 - Design
7-1Internal Validity
7-2Introduction to Design
7-3Types of Designs
Chapter 8 - Experimental Design
8-1Introduction to Experimental Design
8-2Classifying Experimental Designs
8-3Factorial Designs
8-4Randomized Block Designs
8-5Covariance Designs
8-6Switching Replications Experimental Designs
Chapter 9 - Quasi-Experimental Design
9-1The Nonequivalent-Groups Design
9-2The Regression-Discontinuity Design
9-3Other Quasi-Experimental Designs
Chapter 10 - Designing Designs
10-1Designing Designs for Research
Chapter 11 - Analysis
11-1Conclusion Validity
11-2Data Preparation
11-3Descriptive Statistics
Chapter 12 - Analysis for Research Design
12-1Inferential Statistics
12-2The General Linear Model
12-3Experimental Analysis
12-4Quasi-Experimental Analysis
Chapter 13 - Write-Up
13-1Key Elements
13-2Formatting