Understanding Research and Research Paradigms

Description

This book presents the philosophical and conceptual issues in research methodology, steps in the research process, criteria of a good research and suggestions on how to write dissertations and theses. Qualitative and quantitative approaches and the use of statistical testing in research have also been addressed in this book. It is a must read for undergraduate and graduate students especially in the social sciences and education.

Dr Mamudu Abunga Akurugu is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Research and Consultancy Services (IIRaCS) of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, Ghana. He holds a PhD in Livelihoods and MPhil in Agricultural Economics. Dr Akurugu is also the Vice-President of the Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists and a consultant to many local and international organizations.

Author: Akurugu, Mamudu Abunga

Size: 5⅞” x 8⅜”

Pages: xiv +172

ISBN: 978–9988–54–012–8

Year of publication: 2019

Place of publication: Accra