Don E Ethridge

Research Methodology in Applied Economics

Organizing, Planning, and Conducting Economic Research

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Focused attention on how to organize and conduct research can increase the efficiency of the research process and its outcomes. The second edition of Research Methodology in Applied Economics provides time-tested guidelines to instruct graduate students in the research process. Emphasizing research methodology as it applies to economics, Ethridge provides (1) an overview of the conceptual and philosophical basis of research methodology and (2) procedural guidelines on designing, coordinating, and conducting research projects. This textbook integrates philosophies, concepts, and procedures in research methodology, adding practical tips such as how to write a research proposal, how to apply for funding, and how to write reports that effectively present research. This edition updates and increases the use of relevant examples for today's students, faculty, and researchers

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Mai 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 586g
• ISBN-13: 9780813829944
• ISBN-10: 0813829941
• Artikelnr.: 22106967

Autorenporträt

Don E. Ethridge, Ph.D., is chairman and professor, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock. He has been a student of research methodology for many years and has extensive experience conducting all types of economic research.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapters 1-4 The definitional
conceptual
and philosophical aspects of research methodology. Chapters 2 through 4 define terms and concepts
examine the research process
and consider how research and methodology are related to science
knowledge
objectivity
prediction
induction
deduction
and philosophic beliefs
helping readers understand
rationalize
and justify the process Chapters 5-9 the procedural aspects of research methodology. Devoted primarily to planning and organizing a research project
this section begins with an overview of the research project plan and proceeds to chapters organized around major elements of the research proposal. Substantive topics such as suggestions and perspectives on writing
seeking funding support for research
and data collecting are included in the chapters or as appendices Chapter 10 the reporting of the research