First Steps in Research and Statistics

<p><em>First Steps in Research and Statistics</em> is a new very accessible approach to learning about quantitative methods. No previous knowledge or experience is assumed and every stage of the research process is covered.<br>Key topics include: <br>* Formulating your research questions<br>* How to choose the right statistical test for your research design<br>* Important research issues such as questionnaire design ethics sampling reliability and validity<br>* Conducting simple statistics to explore relationships and differences in your data<br>* Using statistics to explore relationships and differences in your data<br>* Writing up your research report and presenting statistics <br>Simple and helpful worksheets and flow diagrams guide you through the research stages. Each chapter contains exercises with answers to check whether you've understood.</p>