Evaluating Research: Methodology for People Who Need to Read Research

by Francis C. Dane

The Second Edition offers readers a straightforward presentation of the key components of research and the skills they need to read and evaluate it. The book covers a range of research that students are most likely to encounter, from experimental to field research, and archival to evaluation research. The Second Edition features updated examples of research across disciplines, new and updated content on qualitative research and conceptual statistics, and a streamlined organization that better aligns with the order of information in a research article.

536 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 29, 2009

Reviews

[Andrew Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't usually review anything I had to read as a text, but this one really changed me. I didn't know how much I didn't know about reading research. I now not only feel more confident about reading research, I have a better understanding on how to properly conduct research. Any academic should read this, it is very approachably written.

[Kony · Rating 3 out of 5]

Assigned for school.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had to read for Grad school - it's fine, very informative.

[Claudia · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's a useful guide but mostly for those who are beginning on research. A more in depth discussion of the points of evaluation were just not there. I still recommend it for those willing to gain an overall insight in their research.

[Immanythings · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to learn about evaluation of research and specifics to look for throughout your article research this is a great step-by-step guide.