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Any day is the right day to start mastering positive thinking.What if 5 minutes each day could be the key to breaking free from negativity and finding true inner peace?This book keeps it simple: each day, one page, one quote, one reflection is all it takes to build a lasting habit of positive thinking. The time to unlock a better you is now—let’s start today!In this book, you will embark on a year-long journey of growth, with 365 carefully chosen quotes and uniquely crafted reflections. Each day, you’ll be invited to think deeply and act purposefully, connecting timeless wisdom to your own life. Whether it’s morning, midday, or night, these daily insights will inspire personal transformation and help you cultivate a more positive, empowered mindset.How this book can change your mindset, one day at a time:Daily Dose of Inspiration: Each of the 365 quotes is handpicked to offer diverse insights on happiness, love, grief, friendship, family, courage, leadership, resilience, and success. Every day brings new perspectives to help you reflect and grow.Balanced and Diverse Wisdom: This collection spans centuries and cultures, drawing from books, podcasts, movies, and everyday conversations. You’ll hear from men and women, famous figures and hidden gems, from ancient philosophers to modern thinkers—even playful wisdom from fictional characters. It’s a mix of serious and lighthearted moments that make your journey both impactful and enjoyable.Actionable Reflections: Accompanying each quote is a reflection that encourages you to apply these insights to your own life—helping you think deeper and act with intention.Fits Your Lifestyle: These brief, 5-minute reflections fit effortlessly into your daily routine, whether you're starting your day, taking a break, or unwinding at night.Buy now and begin your journey today—transform your mindset and unlock a better you, one day at a time. Read more

In 1963, Howard S. Becker gave a lecture about deviance, challenging the then-conventional definition that deviance was inherently criminal and abnormal and arguing that instead, deviance was better understood as a function of labeling.  At the end of his lecture, a distinguished colleague standing at the back of the room, puffing a cigar, looked at Becker quizzically and asked, “What about murder? Isn’t that really deviant?” It sounded like Becker had been backed into a corner. Becker, however, wasn’t defeated! Reasonable people, he countered, differ over whether certain killings are murder or justified homicide, and these differences vary depending on what kinds of people did the killing. In What About Mozart? What About Murder?, Becker uses this example, along with many others, to demonstrate the different ways to study society, one that uses carefully investigated, specific cases and another that relies on speculation and on what he calls “killer questions,” aimed at taking down an opponent by citing invented cases. Becker draws on a lifetime of sociological research and wisdom to show, in helpful detail, how to use a variety of kinds of cases to build sociological knowledge. With his trademark conversational flair and informal, personal perspective Becker provides a guide that researchers can use to produce general sociological knowledge through case studies. He champions research that has enough data to go beyond guesswork and urges researchers to avoid what he calls “skeleton cases,” which use fictional stories that pose as scientific evidence. Using his long career as a backdrop, Becker delivers a winning book that will surely change the way scholars in many fields approach their research. Read more

This invaluable manual from world-renowned expert Johnny Saldaña illuminates the process of qualitative coding and provides clear, insightful guidance for qualitative researchers at all levels. The fourth edition includes a range of updates that build upon the huge success of the previous editions: A structural reformat has increased accessibility; the 3 sections from the previous edition are now spread over 15 chapters for easier sectional reference There are two new first cycle coding methods join the 33 others in the collection: Metaphor Coding and Themeing the Data: Categorically Includes a brand new companion website with links to SAGE journal articles, sample transcripts, links to CAQDAS sites, student exercises, links to video and digital content Analytic software screenshots and academic references have been updated, alongside several new figures added throughout the manualIt remains the only book that looks specifically at coding qualitative data, as a core but often neglected skill that researchers and students alike need to effectively make sense of their data and to identify patterns, before they can analyse the material.Saldana presents a range of coding options with advantages and disadvantages to help researchers to choose the most appropriate approach for their project, reinforcing their perspective with real world examples, used to show step-by-step processes and to demonstrate important skills. Read more

The brief, practical texts in the Essentials of Qualitative Methods series introduce social science and psychology researchers to key approaches to qualitative methods, offering exciting opportunities to gather in-depth qualitative data and to develop rich and useful findings.  In this book, Gareth Terry and Nikki Hayfield introduce readers to reflexive thematic analysis, a method of analyzing interview and focus group transcripts, qualitative survey responses, and other qualitative data. Central to this method is the recognition that we are all situated in a particular context, and that we see and speak from that position. This leads researchers to produce knowledge that represents situated truths, providing insights into people's perspectives on a given topic. About the Essentials of Qualitative Methods book series: Even for experienced researchers, selecting and correctly applying the right method can be challenging. In this groundbreaking series, leading experts in qualitative methods provide clear, crisp, and comprehensive descriptions of their approach, including its methodological integrity, and its benefits and limitations. Each book includes numerous examples to enable readers to quickly and thoroughly grasp how to leverage these valuable methods. Read more

Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of research design? Struggling to choose between qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods?This book provides a practical, step-by-step guide to help you navigate the research process, empowering you to design and implement effective studies with ease.With practical tips, real-world examples, and helpful checklists, this book is your ultimate guide to research success.Starting a research project can be challenging, especially for those new to academia. For many, the difficulty lies in the complexity of research design methodology and the lack of a clear, step-by-step approach.This comprehensive guide breaks down the research design process, transforming complex concepts into easy-to-understand steps. It offers practical insights and clear instructions to demystify even the most intricate aspects of dissertation research methods and designing a research study.Key Features:Overcoming Common Challenges: Address the most significant hurdles faced by students in research design, including conceptual, methodological, and practical difficulties in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.A Clear and Concise Approach: Navigate the research process with confidence through a step-by-step guide that is ideal for those seeking an intro to research design.Practical Tips and Guidance: Benefit from real-world examples and expert advice to guide your research, whether focusing on thesis research methods or broader research design social sciences.Comprehensive Coverage: Explore everything from identifying research topics to presenting your findings, ensuring you understand how to design research methods for any study.Handy Checklists: Use practical checklists to stay organized and ensure you have covered all the essential steps in your research methodology design.What You'll Learn:Choosing the Right Research Design: Select the most appropriate methodology for your project, whether it involves qualitative methods research design, quantitative methods, or mixed methods research design.Formulating Research Questions: Develop clear and focused research questions to guide your study, a crucial skill for any research design book or research methods for beginners.Conducting Literature Reviews: Master the art of searching for and analyzing relevant literature to support your research design qualitative or quantitative approaches.Data Collection and Analysis: Learn effective techniques for collecting and analyzing data, applicable to both qualitative research and the science of qualitative research.Ensuring Validity and Reliability: Guarantee the quality and trustworthiness of your research, whether you're designing a qualitative study or focusing on research design qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods.Presenting Your Findings: Communicate your research effectively through writing and presentations, essential for any research methods book or dissertation research method.Whether you're a struggling student or simply looking to improve your research skills, this guide provides the support needed to turn your research idea into a successful project.Ideal for those interested in research design for beginners or more advanced topics like mixed methods research, this book is your essential beginner guide for research design and methods. Read more

Offering clear, easy-to-understand guidance on designing qualitative research, this fully updated Seventh Edition of Marshall and Rossman’s bestselling text retains the useful examples, tools, and vignettes that makes it such an outstanding resource. The book takes students from selecting a research genre through building a conceptual framework, data collection and interpretation, and arguing the merits of the proposal. Now featuring a new co-author, Gerardo L. Blanco, this edition includes more on the history and new emerging genres of qualitative inquiry, as well as a more sustained and deeper focus on social media and other digital applications in conducting qualitative research. New application activities provide opportunities for students to try out ideas, while timely vignettes illustrate the methodological challenges posed by the intellectual, ethical, political, and technological advances affecting society. PowerPoints to accompany this text are available on an instructor site. Read more

The long-awaited new edition is here!   Evaluation: A Systematic Approach, by Peter H. Rossi, Mark W. Lipsey, and Gary T. Henry, is the best-selling comprehensive introduction to the field of program evaluation, covering the range of evaluation research activities used in appraising the design, implementation, effectiveness, and efficiency of social programs. Evaluation domains are presented in a coherent framework that not only explores each, but recognizes their interrelationships, their role in improving social programs and the outcomes they are designed to affect, and their embeddedness in social and political context.    Relied on as the "gold standard" by professors, students, and practitioners for 40 years, the new Eighth Edition includes a new practical chapter on planning an evaluation, entirely new examples throughout, and a major re-organization of the book’s content to better serve the needs of program evaluation courses.   "The Eighth Edition of Evaluation is a massive improvement on an already stellar text. The breadth and depth of coverage—while still keeping a practical focus—make this the go-to book for program evaluation classes and practitioners alike."   —B. Andrew Chupp, Indiana University Available with Perusall—an eBook that makes it easier to prepare for class Perusall is an award-winning eBook platform featuring social annotation tools that allow students and instructors to collaboratively mark up and discuss their SAGE textbook. Backed by research and supported by technological innovations developed at Harvard University, this process of learning through collaborative annotation keeps your students engaged and makes teaching easier and more effective.  Read more

Understanding and Evaluating Research: A Critical Guide shows students how to be critical consumers of research and to appreciate the power of methodology as it shapes the research question, the use of theory in the study, the methods used, and how the outcomes are reported. The book starts with what it means to be a critical and uncritical reader of research, followed by a detailed chapter on methodology, and then proceeds to a discussion of each component of a research article as it is informed by the methodology. The book encourages readers to select an article from their discipline, learning along the way how to assess each component of the article and come to a judgment of its rigor or quality as a scholarly report. Read more

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An engaging introduction to data science that emphasizes critical thinking over statistical techniquesAn introduction to data science or statistics shouldn’t involve proving complex theorems or memorizing obscure terms and formulas, but that is exactly what most introductory quantitative textbooks emphasize. In contrast, Thinking Clearly with Data focuses, first and foremost, on critical thinking and conceptual understanding in order to teach students how to be better consumers and analysts of the kinds of quantitative information and arguments that they will encounter throughout their lives.Among much else, the book teaches how to assess whether an observed relationship in data reflects a genuine relationship in the world and, if so, whether it is causal; how to make the most informative comparisons for answering questions; what questions to ask others who are making arguments using quantitative evidence; which statistics are particularly informative or misleading; how quantitative evidence should and shouldn’t influence decision-making; and how to make better decisions by using moral values as well as data. Filled with real-world examples, the book shows how its thinking tools apply to problems in a wide variety of subjects, including elections, civil conflict, crime, terrorism, financial crises, health care, sports, music, and space travel.Above all else, Thinking Clearly with Data demonstrates why, despite the many benefits of our data-driven age, data can never be a substitute for thinking.An ideal textbook for introductory quantitative methods courses in data science, statistics, political science, economics, psychology, sociology, public policy, and other fieldsIntroduces the basic toolkit of data analysis—including sampling, hypothesis testing, Bayesian inference, regression, experiments, instrumental variables, differences in differences, and regression discontinuityUses real-world examples and data from a wide variety of subjectsIncludes practice questions and data exercises Read more

Reduce Qualitative Data Analysis Time by Over Half – Your Practical Guide to AI-Powered Coding with ChatGPT and QualCoderAre you overwhelmed by endless qualitative coding, theme generation, and narrative interpretation? Traditional qualitative analysis can be time-consuming, tedious, and drain your valuable research energy. Imagine cutting your analysis time in half while gaining deeper insights and maintaining complete control over your data!In This Book, You'll Discover How To:Seamlessly Integrate AI with Qualitative Analysis:Learn how to set up and integrate ChatGPT with QualCoder—an open-source software—to streamline your coding process.Craft Powerful AI Prompts:Develop effective prompts that guide ChatGPT to generate meaningful codes and thematic analysis, accelerating your workflow.Leverage AI-Generated Insights:Incorporate dynamic, data-driven insights into your analysis while ensuring the rigor and reliability of your research.Efficiently Manage Data:From initial data preparation to final reporting, learn how to use AI tools to keep your analysis organized and insightful.Who Is This Book For?Beginner Researchers:Perfect for those new to qualitative research looking to explore how AI can simplify coding and theme generation.Experienced Scholars:Enhance your existing qualitative methods by using cutting-edge tools to boost efficiency and streamline analysis.Responsible AI Users:For researchers committed to using AI ethically and effectively without compromising academic rigor.By the end of this guide, you'll be equipped with practical, step-by-step strategies to transform your qualitative data analysis—so you can focus on what matters most: making groundbreaking discoveries.Take control of your research process. Transform your analysis with AI today! Read more

This book combines social science research with biological science research stemming from rigorous scientific research investigations.It precisely tracks how gender communication differences change as one’s biology and physiology changes, and how these changes occur throughout different stages of life. This text provides easy-to-understand scientific information for better understanding of oneself and others.All readers from teens to senior citizens can Learn how to:Strategically communicate more effectivelyChange biological physiology of oneself and others through simple-to-understand recommendationsImprove your personal relationshipsAdvance workplace relationships Read more

Participant observation is the foundation of ethnographic research design and supports and complements other types of qualitative and quantitative data collection. Qualitative research in such diverse areas as anthropology, sociology, education, medicine draws on the insights gained through the use of participant observation. The authors have written a guide to the collection of systematic data in naturalistic settings - communities in many different cultures - to achieve an understanding of the most fundamental processes and patterns of social life. This book serves as a basic primer for the beginning researcher and as a useful reference and guide for experienced researchers in many fields who wish to reexamine their own skills and abilities in light of best practices of participant observation. This new edition includes discussions of participant observation in nontypical settings, such as the Internet, participant observation in applied research, and ethics of participant observation. It also explores in greater depth the use of computer-assisted analysis of textual data in issues of sampling and in linking method with theory. Read more

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This practical, hands-on guide helps beginning researchers create a mixed methods research proposal for their dissertations, grants, or general research studies. The book intertwines descriptions of the components of a research proposal (introduction, literature review, research methods, etc.) with discussions of the essential elements and steps of mixed methods research. Examples from a real-world, interdisciplinary, mixed methods research study demonstrate concepts in action throughout the book, and an entire sample proposal appears at the end of the book, giving readers insight into every step up to completion. Readers who complete the exercises in each chapter will have an individualized, detailed template for their own mixed methods research proposal. Developing a Mixed Methods Proposal is Volume 5 in the SAGE Mixed Methods Research Series. Read more

Combining the latest thinking in the field with practical, step-by-step guidance, the Third Edition of John W. Creswell and Vicki L. Plano Clark’s Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research now includes seven mixed methods designs with accompanying journal articles illustrating each design. The authors walk readers through the entire research process and present updated examples from published mixed methods studies drawn from multiple disciplines. In addition, this new edition includes information about the dynamic and evolving nature of the field of mixed methods research, four additional methodological approaches, and coverage of new directions in mixed methods. Read more

Engagingly written, this book builds the reader's skills for conducting in-depth interviews designed to address a particular research question. With an emphasis on the dynamics of the research relationship, Ruthellen Josselson artfully demonstrates the steps of a successful interview. Each step is illustrated with excerpts from interviews on diverse topics. The book describes how to structure interviews effectively, develop questions that elicit meaningful narratives, cultivate skills for empathic listening and responding, avoid common pitfalls, and deal with problems that develop in an interview. Pedagogical Features *Practice exercises adapted from Josselson's popular workshops. *Annotated examples of "good" and "bad" interviews. *A chapter on interviewing dos and don'ts. *Appendices with interview aids, sample follow-up questions, and a sample consent form. Read more

The brief, practical texts in the Essentials of Qualitative Methods series introduce social science and psychology researchers to key approaches to to qualitative methods, offering exciting opportunities to gather in-depth qualitative data and to develop rich and useful findings. Essentials of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis is a step-by-step guide to a research method that investigates how people make sense of their lived experience in the context of their personal and social worlds. It is especially well-suited to exploring experiences perceived as highly significant, such as major life and relationship changes, health challenges, and other emotion-laden events. IPA studies highlight convergence and divergence across participants, showing both the experiential themes that the participants share and the unique way each theme is manifested for the individual.About the Essentials of Qualitative Methods book series: Even for experienced researchers, selecting and correctly applying the right method can be challenging. In this groundbreaking series, leading experts in qualitative methods provide clear, crisp, and comprehensive descriptions of their approach, including its methodological integrity, and its benefits and limitations. Each book includes numerous examples to enable readers to quickly and thoroughly grasp how to leverage these valuable methods. Read more