Experimental Designs

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Synopsis

The fourth book in The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit, this resource covers the basics of designing and conducting basic experiments, outlining the various types of experimental designs available to researchers, while providing step-by-step guidance on how to conduct your own experiment.   As well as an in-depth discussion of Random Controlled Trials (RCTs), this text highlights effective alternatives to this method and includes practical steps on how to successfully adopt them. Topics include: ·       The advantages of randomisation ·       How to avoid common design pitfalls that reduce the validity of experiments ·       How to maintain controlled settings and pilot tests ·       How to conduct quasi-experiments when RCTs are not an option Practical and succintly written, this book will give you the know-how and confidence needed to succeed on your quantitative research journey.

Book details

Edition:
First Edition
Series:
The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit
Author:
Barak Ariel, Matthew P. Bland, Alex Sutherland
ISBN:
9781529710939
Related ISBNs:
9781529710946, 9781526426628, 9781529710953
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-12-18
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2022
Copyright by:
Barak Ariel, Matthew Bland and Alex Sutherland 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Mathematics and Statistics, Nonfiction, Psychology, Social Studies, Sociology