"What a helpful book! This will be a ''friend '' to many undergraduate students looking for clarification."
- Helen Hazelwood, St Mary''s University College
"This is a great book that really helps the students understand research and the complex processes that can often daunt even the most intelligent students."
- Phil Barter, Middlesex University
"Few can bring research methods to life like Mike Atkinson. His breadth of research interests and experience mean he can introduce you to all you need to know and inspire you to get down to doing some research yourself."
- Dominic Malcolm, Loughborough UniversityThis book systematically demonstrates the significance and application of research methods in plain language. Written for students, it contains the core methodological concepts,