Research for dummies

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RESEARCH METHODS FOR DUMMIES


primary and secondary research primary research- a type of research which has been directly collected straight from the source by yourself SO YOU CAN BE CERTAIN OF THE VALIDITY OF THE RESULTS. secondary research-a method in which You summarise existing research CONDUCTED BY OTHER INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS.

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quantitative and qualitative quantitative research- a method of research as of where you can produce hard facts and statistics bY SURVEYING A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH- qualitative research is a method of exploratorY RESEARCH WHICH PRODUCES RICH DATA BASED UPON OPINIONS AND VIEWS.

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evaluating evidence and sourcing which is not your wn.


RESEARCH METHODS FOR DUMMIES in this booklet you will find everything you need to know on how to conduct good research. from primary research to observational techniques this is your one stop place on research techniques.

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METHODS OF RESEARCH THE TYPES RESEARCH HOW TO CONDUCT GOOD RESEARCH QUANTITAITVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH


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