Encyclopedias: Research Methods   Tags: encyclopedias, reference  

Chronicles the development of the field of Evaluation, including its history, key figures, theories, approaches, and goals.

Provides an overview and an explanation of the major topics in the areas of measurement and statistics.

Covers the spectrum of research design strategies. Addresses cross- and multidisciplinary research needs. Provides summaries of advantages and disadvantages of often-used strategies.

Provides information about the many methods that survey methodologists and survey statisticians deploy in order to conduct reliable and valid surveys. Topics covered include ethics, measurement, nonresponse, operations, political & election polling, public opinion, and more.

Presents current and complete information, as well as ready-to-use techniques, facts, and examples from the field of qualitative research. The entries cover every major facet of qualitative methods, including gaining access to research participants, data coding, research ethics, the role of theory in qualitative research, and much more.