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- provides a strong theoretical underpinning;
- uses examples and illustrations to demystify the research process;
- introduces students to the three most commonly used research paradigms and explains the impact of these paradigms on the way research is conducted;
- explores the relationship between theory and research;
- guides students through the processes of constructing a theoretical framework, compiling a literature review and conceptualising key concepts;
- covers the role of argumentation and the importance of providing evidence to support arguments;
- describes widely used qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods;
- explains referencing, proposal and report writing, and how to determine the limitations of a research study; and
- examines the important role of ethics in research.Research Matters is an essential resource for any student encountering research or research methods for the first time.