{"product_id":"reading-and-understanding-research-lawrence-f-locke-9781412975742","title":"Reading and Understanding Research","description":"\u003cp\u003eIdeal for students, novice researchers, or professionals, this indispensable resource serves as a road map for readers who need to analyze and apply research findings. It helps them think critically about the credibility of what they are reading by showing them how to identify problems and develop constructive questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssumes no prior knowledge of research procedures\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides readers with a step-by-step format for decoding the complex language and formats used in reports and reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the most common formats for both quantitative and qualitative inquiry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers both illustrative examples and powerful training exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives specific attention to strategies for critically appraising reported research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents completely updated references as well as an annotated bibliography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Audience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis text is appropriate for both upper-level undergraduate and graduate students across the social sciences enrolled in introductory research courses as well as students in professional preparation programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lawrence F. Locke, Stephen J. Silverman, Waneen Wyrick Spirduso\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1412975743\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781412975742\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sage Publications, Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 6.00w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2009 pg. 16","brand":"Lawrence F. Locke","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43980315001087,"sku":"9781412975742","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_251a65d9-56e6-4535-885c-43299c26ac8f.jpg?v=1683249218","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/reading-and-understanding-research-lawrence-f-locke-9781412975742","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}