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Index
Cover Page
Title
Copyright
Preface
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Research
What is Science?
Science as Voyage of Discovery
Critical Science
The Demarcation Problem
What is Methodology?
Causal Science
Interpretive Science
The Research Process
Testing Theories
Research as a General Competency
References
Chapter 2 The Research Problem
Introduction
Statement of Research Problem
Justification
Scope
Objectives
Organization of Study
References
Chapter 3 Framework or Hypothesis
Literature Review
Framework
Hypothesis
Research Proposal
Research Ethics and Risk Assessment
References
Chapter 4 Research Design I: Case Study
Features of Case Studies
Sampling
Causal Case Study
Interpretive Case Study
References
Chapter 5 Research Design II: Survey
Features of Surveys
Types of surveys
Sampling
Probability Samples
Non-probability Samples
Sample Size
Errors in Surveys
Pilot Survey
Perceptions of Train Service
References
Chapter 6 Research Design III: Comparative Design
Features of Comparative Designs
Method of Agreement
Method of Difference
Comparison and Causation
Sampling
Four Little Dragons
Limitations of Comparative Designs
References
Chapter 7 Research Design IV: Experiment
Features of Experimental Design
Classical Experimental Design
Parallel Group Design
Repeat Measures Design
Randomized Block Design
References
Chapter 8 Research Design V: Regression
Features of Regression Design
Sampling
Hedonic Price Model
References
Chapter 9 Methods of Data Collection
Data Collection Methods
Scales
Observations
Interviews
Questionnaires
Standardized Tests
Use of Physical Instruments
Simulation
Review of Documents
References
Chapter 10 Collection and Processing of Data
Introduction
Access
Research Assistants
Equipment
Documents
Note-taking
Chain of Evidence
Reliability
Tracking of Progress
Data Processing
Big Data
References
Chapter 11 Qualitative Data Analysis
Types of Qualitative Data
Coding
Reflexivity
Narrative
Discourse Analysis
Content Analysis
Grounded Theory
References
Chapter 12 Quantitative Data Analysis I: Survey Data
Nature of Survey Data
Exploratory Data Analysis
Spatial Sata
Index Numbers
Ratings
Ranks
Contingency Table
References
Chapter 13 Quantitative Data Analysis II: Experimental Data
Parallel Group Design
Repeat Measures Design
Randomized Block Design
References
Chapter 14 Quantitative Data Analysis III: Regression Data (Part I)
Linear Regression
Model Assumptions
Least Squares Estimation
Coefficient of Determination
Tests of Significance
Forecasting
References
Chapter 15 Quantitative Data Analysis III: Regression Data (Part II)
The Linear Model in Matrix Form
Properties of OLS Estimator
Tests of Significance
Transformation of Nonlinear Functions
Dummy Variables
Interacting Variables
Maximum Likelihood Estimation
Nonlinear Least Squares
Non-Normal Errors
Outliers
Testing Restrictions on Parameters
Heteroscedasticity
Multicollinearity
Qualitative Dependent Variable
Reverse Causality
Time Series: Autocorrelation
Time Series: Non-Stationarity and Co-Integration
References
Chapter 16 Concluding Your Study
Format
Summary
Contributions and Implications
Limitations
Recommendations
Suggestions for Further Research
Chapter 17 The Research Report
Format
The Writing Process
Writing Style
Writing Form
References
Appendix
1. Critical Points for Chi-square Distribution
2. Critical Points for t Distribution
3. Critical Points for F Distribution
4. Areas Under the Standard Normal Distribution
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