LibGuides: CMP-9701HA: Module 3 Resources

Module 3 Required Resources

Aligning Project Questions and Methods

Alignment of Problem, Purpose, and Questions
National University Library. (n.d.). Alignment of Problem, Purpose, and Questions. https://resources.nu.edu/c.php?g=1013602&p=7640813
Writing an Effective Research Question
Jensen, E., & Laurie, C. (Academic). (2017). Writing an effective research question [Streaming video]. Retrieved from SAGE Research Methods. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781526402516
Developing Questions from Research Problems
Layder, D. (2013) Developing questions from research problems. In D. Layder, Doing excellent small-scale research (pp. 39-56). London: SAGE Publications Ltd doi: 10.4135/9781473913936.
Research Using Qualitative, Quantitative or Mixed Methods and Choice Based on the Research
McCusker, K., & Gunaydin, S. (2015). Research using qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods and choice based on the research. Perfusion, 30(7), 537-542. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=ccm&AN=110353127&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=natuniv
Issues of Validity and Reliability in Qualitative Research
Noble, H., & Smith, J. (2015). Issues of validity and reliability in qualitative research. Evidence - Based Nursing, 18(2), 34. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=edsovi&AN=edsovi.10.1136.eb-2015-102054&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=natuniv
Applied Research Design: A Practical Guide
Hedrick, T. E., Bickman, L., & Rog, D. J. (1993). Applied research design: A practical guide. Sage Publications. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781412983457.
Framework of Problem-Based Research: A Guide for Novice Researchers on the Ddevelopment of a Research-Worthy Problem
Ellis, T., & Levy, Y. (2008). Framework of problem-based research: A guide for novice researchers on the development of a research-worthy problem. Informing Science, 11, 17-33. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=edsgao&AN=edsgcl.199195049&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=natuniv

Applied Research Methods in Public and Nonprofit Organizations by Kathleen Hale; Mitchell Brown
ISBN: 9781118737361
Publication Date: 2014
A complete guide to applied research, featuring original data and detailed case studies.

Read Chapter 1, “Overview and Context of the Research Process”

This chapter will provide you with a solid foundation of the applied research process, emphasizing that the research process is an iterative one. The focus of the book is in the field of public administration and can therefore be easily adapted to health administration.
The SAGE Handbook of Applied Social Research Methods by Debra J. Rog (Editor); Leonard Bickman (Editor)
ISBN: 9781412950312
Publication Date: 2008
Provides students and researchers with the most comprehensive resource covering core methods, research designs, and data collection, management, and analysis issues.