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Pearson+ gives you access to much more than your eTextbook. Most titles also include audiobooks, study notes, flashcards and more to help you thrive in the classroom. For introductory research methods courses in any area of study. An engaging, cross-disciplinary guide to research methodology Practical Research is a do-it-yourself, how-to manual for planning and conducting research. Suitable for a wide variety of courses in basic research methodology, the book uses a conversational tone, step-by-step instructions and practical suggestions to guide the reader from the selection of a problem to the preparation of a completed report. The 12th Edition offers the latest technology-based strategies and online tools. Other key updates include a better balance between quantitative and qualitative methods and the addition of a new chapter on action research.