Download or read book Research Methodology in the Built Environment written by Vian Ahmed and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Built environment students are not always familiar with the range of different research approaches they could be using for their projects. Whether you are undertaking a postgraduate doctoral programme or facing an undergraduate or masters dissertation, this book provides general advice, as well as 13 detailed case studies from 16 universities in 7 countries, to help you get to grips with quantitative and qualitative methods, mixed methods of data collection, action research, and more.
Download or read book Mixed Methods Research Design for the Built Environment written by Julius Akotia and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-12-08 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The application of mixed methods research design in the built environment discipline by students and academics has continued to grow exponentially. However, with no dedicated mixed methods research design textbook in this domain, students have struggled to conduct research projects involving a mixed methods research design. Mixed Methods Research Design for the Built Environment provides a useful research methodololgy resource for students, academics, and researchers across various disciplines in the built environment such as construction management and project management, property and real estate management, quantity surveying and commercial management, building surveying, building services engineering, civil and geodetic engineering, and other built environment disciplines. The book can also be useful for students and academics outside the built environment knowledge domain. This textbook offers practical and step-by-step guidance on how to apply mixed methods research design, including an elucidation of the various philosophical and methodological underpinnings upon which the choice of a particular variant of the mixed methods research design is predicated. It provides practical case examples and guidance on the processes involved to design and undertake mixed methods research, the advantages and disadvantages of using mixed methods research, and how multiple sources of qualitative and quantitative data can be combined and applied to carry out research projects.
Download or read book Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment written by Andrew Knight and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-03-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a bridge between the introductory research methods books and the discipline-specific, higher level texts. Its unique feature is the coverage of the detailed process of research rather than the findings of research projects. Chapter authors have been carefully selected by their expertise, discipline and location to give an eclectic range of perspectives. Particular care has been taken to balance positivist with interpretivist approaches throughout. The authors focus is on the practical consequences of research philosophies, strategies and techniques by using their own research and by evaluating the work of others. Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment addresses common topics raised by postgraduate level researchers rather than dealing with all aspects of the research process. Issues covered range from the practicalities of producing a journal article to the role of theory in research. The material brought together here provides a valuable resource for the training and development of doctoral and young researchers and will contribute to a new sense of shared methodological understanding across built environment research.
Download or read book Research Methodology in the Built Environment written by Vian Ahmed and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Built environment students are not always familiar with the range of different research approaches they could be using for their projects. Whether you are undertaking a postgraduate doctoral programme or facing an undergraduate or masters dissertation, this book provides general advice, as well as 13 detailed case studies from 16 universities in 7 countries, to help you get to grips with quantitative and qualitative methods, mixed methods of data collection, action research, and more.
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Multimethod and Mixed Methods Research Inquiry written by Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber and published by Oxford Library of Psychology. This book was released on 2015 with total page 777 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a variety of innovative methods and tools, this book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date presentation on multi and mixed methods research.
Download or read book Advances in Mixed Methods Research written by Manfred Max Bergman and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-05-06 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Mixed Methods Research provides an essential introduction to the fast-growing field of mixed methods research. Bergman′s book examines the current state of mixed-methods research, exploring exciting new ways of conceptualizing and conducting empirical research in the social and health sciences. Contributions from the world′s leading experts in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches are brought together, clearing the way for a more constructive approach to social research. These contributions cover the main practical and methodological issues and include a number of different visions of what mixed methods research is. The discussion also covers the use of mixed methods in a diverse range of fields, including sociology, education, politics, psychology, computational science and methodology. This book represents an important contribution to the ongoing debate surrounding the use of mixed methods in the social sciences and health research, and presents a convincing argument that the conventional, paradigmatic view of qualitative and quantitative research is outdated and in need of replacement. It will be essential reading for anyone actively engaged in qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research and for students of social research methods. Manfred Max Bergman is Chair of Methodology and Political Sociology at the University of Basel.
Download or read book Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research written by John W. Creswell and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research' offers a practical, how-to guide for designing a mixed methods study. The text incorporates activities and exercises for classroom use or for use by the researcher in preparing designs.
Download or read book Mixed Methods Research written by Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2010-01-14 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to mixed methods research -- Formulating questions, conducting a literature review, sampling design, and the centrality of ethics in mixed methods research -- A qualitative approach to mixed methods design, analysis, interpretation, writing up, and validity -- Interpretative approaches to mixed methods research -- Feminist approaches to mixed methods research -- Postmodernist approaches to mixed methods research, with Chris Kelly -- Putting it together: qualitative approaches to mixed methods research praxis -- Conclusion: the prospects and challenges of mixed methods praxis
Download or read book Mixed Methodology written by Abbas Tashakkori and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1998-06-24 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authors Abbas Tashakkori and Charles Teddlie explore the most resourceful way to combine qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Researchers wanting to learn how to think about and utilize mixed methods in their studies will find this an indispensable guide for their work.
Download or read book A Complete Guide to Academic Research In Built Environment and Engineering Penerbit USM written by Abu Hassan Abu Bakar and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on 2018 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just when you feel frustrated and thought of giving up, this book is here to save the day – and your future. Flip through and you will know this is what you need to survive the journey, especially in the real academic setting nowadays. A Complete Guide to Academic Research in Built Environment and Engineering provides · Complete coverage on the nut and bolts of academic research in the fields of built environment and engineering · Detailed explanation of every stage in the research process – from definitions to real-world examples, common mistakes and logical comparison · Realistic expectations paired with practical and step-by-step alternatives to address unforeseen issues The respected local and international authors of this book have articulately penned their thoughts and experiences to provide a definitive road map to surviving academic research especially in built environment and engineering. It is definitely a highly recommended guide for students and researchers – whether you are contemplating academic research or may have just begun the journey!
Download or read book A Complete Guide to Academic Research In Built Environment and Engineering Penerbit USM written by Abu Hassan Abu Bakar et al. and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book SAGE Handbook of Mixed Methods in Social Behavioral Research written by Abbas Tashakkori and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-06-21 with total page 913 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Mixed Methods in Social & Behavioral Research contains a gold mine of articles by leading scholars on what has come to be known as the third methodological movement in social research. Aimed at surveying the differing viewpoints and disciplinary approaches of mixed methods, this breakthrough book examines mixed methods from the research enterprise to paradigmatic issues to application. The book also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of mixed methods designs, and provides an array of specific examples in a variety of disciplines, from psychology to nursing. The book closes with a brief section on how to teach and perform collaborative research using a mixed methods research design. Written so that it can be used either as a pedagogical tool or as a reference for researchers, the book is rich in examples and includes a glossary, easy-to-follow diagrams, and tables to help readers become more familiar with the language and controversies in this evolving area.
Download or read book Measure of People and Space Interactions in the Built Environment written by Abubakar Danladi Isah and published by Vernon Press. This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an edited collection of seven chapters on the theme of ‘people and space interactions in different settings’. Using a variety of problems, it showcases a rich set of solutions to the global challenges of functional, sustainable and responsive habitats in both urban and rural environments. The book deals with cultural landscapes, sustainable housing settings, the environment and human response, spatial epidemiology, neighbourhood and health, and the subjectivity-objectivity continuum in man-environment research. The studies apply a variety of social research methods and strategies relevant to the study of human interaction with its environment. Collectively they serve as templates for direction in modern social science research methodology built on evidence-based scientific inquiry of the built environment. It can guide both young and seasoned researchers in considering appropriate responses to various social research problems, including assessing various options in research process innovation. A recurrent lesson from the individual studies, and significant contribution of the volume, is that each research endeavor needs to be based on a firm philosophical grounding as this goes a long way in determining the type of data to be collected, and the ways that they are analysed and interpreted. Taking a cross-disciplinary perspective, this edited collection should be of interest to scholars of geography, anthropology, sociology, epidemiology, urban planning, architecture, and above all environment-behaviour studies.
Download or read book Dissertation Research and Writing for Built Environment Students written by Shamil G. Naoum and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dissertation Research and Writing for Built Environment Students is a step-by-step guide to get students through their final year research project. Trusted and developed over three previous editions, the new fourth edition shows you how to select a dissertation topic, write a proposal, conduct a literature review, select the research approach, gather the data, analyse and present the information and ultimately produce a well-written dissertation. The book simplifies dissertation research and writing into a process involving a sequence of learnable activities and divides the process into three parts. Part One covers the necessary groundwork, including: identifying the problem, writing a proposal and reviewing the literature. Part Two covers the research design and includes: approaches and techniques for data collection and constructing and sampling a questionnaire. Part Three covers: measurement of data, analysis of data with SPSS, structuring and writing the whole dissertation, and supervision and assessment. This new edition is packed with updated examples and research samples, making this the ideal resource for students involved in research in built environment subjects such as construction management, construction project management, facilities management, real estate, building surveying, quantity surveying and civil engineering.
Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Planning Research Methods written by Elisabete A. Silva and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-08-21 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Handbook of Planning Research Methods is an expansive look at the traditions, methods, and challenges of research design and research projects in contemporary urban planning. Through case studies, an international group of researchers, planning practitioners, and planning academics and educators, all recognized authorities in the field, provide accounts of designing and implementing research projects from different approaches and venues. This book shows how to apply quantitative and qualitative methods to projects, and how to take your research from the classroom to the real world. The book is structured into sections focusing on Beginning planning research Research design and development Rediscovering qualitative methods New advances in quantitative methods Turning research into action With chapters written by leading scholars in spatial planning, The Routledge Handbook of Planning Research Methods is the most authoritative and comprehensive handbook on the topic, providing both established and ground breaking coverage of spatial planning research methods. The book is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and graduate level students, young professionals and practitioners in urban, regional, and spatial planning.
Download or read book Handbook of Research on Driving Transformational Change in the Digital Built Environment written by Underwood, Jason and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The construction industry is amidst a digital transformation that is focused on addressing well-documented issues and calls for significant improvements and changes through increased productivity, whole-life value, client focus, reduction of waste, and being more sustainable. The key aspect to driving change and transformation is the education and upskilling of the required workforce towards developing the required capacities. Various approaches can be taken to embed digital construction within education and through collaborative efforts in order to drive change and facilitate improvements. The Handbook of Research on Driving Transformational Change in the Digital Built Environment focuses on current developments in practice and education towards facilitating transformation in the built environment. This book provides insight, from a practice perspective, in relation to the client’s understanding, digitally enabled collaboration, interoperability and open standards, and maturity/capability. Covering topics that include digital transformation and construction, digitally enabled infrastructure, building information modelling, collaborative digital education, and the digital built environment, this book is an ideal reference source for engineers, professionals, and researchers in the field of digital transformation as well as doctoral scholars, doctoral researchers, professionals, and academicians.
Download or read book Writing Built Environment Dissertations and Projects written by Peter Farrell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-28 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing Built Environment Dissertations and Projects will help you to write a good dissertation or project by giving you a good understanding of what should be included, and showing you how to use data collection and analysis tools in the course of your research. Addresses prominent weaknesses in under-graduate dissertations including weak data collection; superficial analysis and poor reliability and validity Includes many more in-depth examples making it easy to understand and assimilate the concepts presented Issues around study skills and ethics are embedded throughout the book and the many examples encourage you to consider the concepts of reliability and validity Second edition includes a new chapter on laboratory based research projects Supporting website with sample statistical calculations and additional examples from a wider range of built environment subjects
