In this book, Daniela Aidley and Kriss Fearon provide a practical introduction to making it easier for everyone to take part in research. It will be invaluable to researchers from a variety of backgrounds looking to increase participation in their research, whether postgraduate students, experienced academic researchers, or practitioners.
Focusing on a project-based approach, this textbook provides a clear introduction to quantitative methods, guiding students through research question development, data preparation, and result presentation. With a straightforward writing style, it includes a comprehensive pedagogical framework and a companion website for practice analyses using SPSS and Excel. Students are equipped with templates for their own research and essential mathematical and statistical analyses are also covered, making it a valuable resource for understanding quantitative research.