Research Design

Master social research methods and turn raw data into evidence-based decisions for your career and community. Whether commuting to the office or seeking an empowering edge for professional development, this approachable guide demystifies the science of inquiry. Navigate data collection, surveys...

Qualitative Research is the essential guide to understanding, designing, conducting, and presenting a qualitative research study. This fourth edition features new material covering mixed methods, action research, arts-based research, online data sources, and the latest in data analysis, including data analysis software packages as well as narrative and poetic analysis strategies. A new section offers multiple ways of presenting qualitative research findings. The accessible, jargon-free style makes this audiobook ideal for both novice and experienced researchers.

Houston publishes so many books a year that he can't possibly write them himself. He has a ghost team; writers, agents, publishers. So when he takes a year out to write something of quality, a novel that will win prizes, a lot of people stand to lose their livelihoods. Now Houston, the prime...

Political Research Design and the Science of Politics offers listeners detailed information about the basic principles and nuances of developing empirical research design procedures to predict and describe political phenomena. In chronicling the predominant approaches used in empirical political research, the strengths and limitations of various research strategies are contrasted. Major controversies in contemporary political science are discussed.

Master quantitative research methods and transform complex human interaction data into clear, actionable insights. Whether you are studying for finals during your daily commute or structuring a demanding graduate thesis, this highly accessible educational guide eliminates the math anxiety tied...

Transform daily classroom challenges into evidence-based solutions with this empowering guide to action research. Whether listening during your morning commute or studying for a degree, this focused audio demystifies academic methodology. Navigate the living, emotional systems of modern schools...

To reach today’s customers and influence their purchases, marketers and market researchers need to understand and harness the power of applied behavior psychology and behavior economics to break through these nonconscious filters and drive purchase behaviors - a process called behavior design. In Marketing to Mindstates, Will Leach, founder of TriggerPoint Design, a leading behavior research and design consultancy, demystifies this nonconscious filter and explains how to bypass it, introducing listeners to temporary moments of influence called mindstates.

Master practical educational research and turn everyday classroom challenges into actionable, evidence-based pedagogy. Whether you are listening during your morning commute or a focused study session, this guide empowers educators to design meaningful studies. Reframe daily teaching obstacles...

Master qualitative research methodology and transform overwhelming academic data into a perfectly structured thesis. Whether commuting to the university library, battling dissertation anxiety, or preparing for fieldwork interviews, this audio guide delivers immediate clarity. Stop feeling...

Engaging users is essential to every area of online business... Discover everything you need to know to make sure that happens. Are you considering a career in UX design? Or maybe you collaborate with UX designers and don’t fully understand what it is they do…It’s a field that flummoxes many people because it’s such a fast-growing industry, and if you have no background in design, it can seem like an intimidating field to break into.

One key responsibility of product designers and UX practitioners is to conduct formal and informal research to clarify design decisions and business needs. But there’s often mystery around product research, with the feeling that you need to be a research Zen master to gather anything useful. But anyone can conduct product research. With this quick reference guide, you’ll learn a common language and set of tools to help you carry out research in an informed and productive manner. 

Master mixed methods research by turning complex data into rigorous, publishable social and health science studies. Perfect for focused study sessions or commuting to the lab, this practical guide strips away philosophical jargon. Whether you are drafting a thesis proposal or tackling an...

Transform overwhelming academic ideas into rigorous study designs and confidently publish your scientific research. Perfect for your focused commute or late-night thesis prep, this empowering guide demystifies the academic journey. Whether you are a graduate student wrestling with data or a...

Transform clinical data anxiety into clear study design strategies while commuting to your next hospital shift. Whether you are an overwhelmed nursing student preparing for exams or a public health professional building a thesis, this accessible audio guide demystifies complex evidence-based...

Turn everyday questions into rigorous field research with this practical guide to foolproof study design. Whether you are commuting to campus, analyzing community trends, or upskilling for the workplace, this methodology crash-course demystifies the entire data collection process. Trade...

Transform academic anxiety into confident success with this clear, step-by-step study aid for novice researchers. Whether you are commuting to campus or facing a late-night thesis deadline, this calming guide breaks down complex methodology into easily digestible pieces. Stop feeling intimidated...

Conquer dissertation overwhelm and design flawless studies with this empowering academic roadmap. Whether you are commuting to the library or struggling to focus at your desk, this reassuring audio companion demystifies the scientific process. Say goodbye to confusing jargon and hello to...

Master psychological research methods and crush exam anxiety without drowning in dense academic jargon or heavy math. Whether you are commuting to campus or preparing for a rigorous clinical career, this accessible audio guide transforms overwhelming statistics into practical, everyday tools...

Master data analysis and design robust statistical studies without getting lost in confusing mathematical formulas. Whether you are a university student tackling a daunting thesis or a professional upskilling on your daily commute, this definitive guide transforms statistical anxiety into...

Transform fuzzy medical curiosity into robust public health policy with this actionable guide to qualitative research. Perfect for your morning commute or focused study sessions, this empowering roadmap equips early-career professionals with the tools to navigate complex clinical environments...