synthesize research literature. Bestselling author Arlene Fink shows researchers how to justify the need for and significance of research, and explain a study’s findings.Key Updates to the Third EditionPresents nearly a hundred new online examples and references from the social, behavioral, and health sciencesOffers a revised and updated list of online articles databasesIncludes case studies in the use of major online databases Expands the exercises at the end of the chapter to include more online searchingClarifies some of the basic concepts of research that are essential in making judgments about the quality of research methodsIncorporates more examples and clearer explanations of the differences between research design validity (internal and external) and measurement validityIntroduces the major formal systems for evaluating the literature’s methodological qualityProvides more qualitative research examples and information on how to evaluate their qualityIllustrates in greater detail how to write up reviews and how others have done itContains nearly 100 Power Point Slides linked to each of the five chapters available at www.sagepub.com/fink3einstr qualified instructors who adopt the bookThe text also discusses the use of Boolean operators for simple and advanced searches, tells readers how to use bibliographic software to organize literature reviews and search "The Virtual File Cabinet.”Intended AudienceThis text is for graduate students in the social science, health, educational, and business fields. It is also appropriate for anyone who design and manage public and private agencies, conduct research studies, and/or prepare strategic plans and grant proposals.  

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