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Book Synopsis: The new and enhanced edition of the popular textbook on research methods in construction and related disciplinesResearch Methods for Construction is designed to help construction students develop the research skills needed to achieve success in their research projects. Providing clear guidance on research formulation, methodologies, and methods, this comprehensive textbook addresses the theoretical, philosophical, and practical aspects of research in many areas of construction. The authors explain the requirements for data and analysis and describe the methods used for scientific and engineering experiments, modelling and simulations, research on management and socio-economic issues, and more.
Now in its fifth edition, Research Methods for Construction is fully revised to reflect contemporary developments and emerging areas of construction research. New and expanded chapters cover topics including data protection and ethics, theory borrowing, sensemaking, and directionally motivated reasoning. This edition includes additional models and details relating to translation, and offers fresh discussion of axiology, determinism, and stochasticism.
Providing students with coherent, well-structured account of construction research, this market-leading textbook:
- Emphasizes and instils rigor into construction students' problem-solving, reports, and publications
- Assists researchers in selecting appropriate methods to execute research
- Articulates the stages of construction research processes: producing a proposal, executing the research, and reporting the results
- Examines qualitative and quantitative approaches and statistical considerations for a wide range of construction research
- Discusses current ethical, legal, and regulatory issues pertaining to research in construction
The fifth edition of Research Methods for Construction is the ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students embarking on a research project, at bachelors, masters or doctoral level, in construction, surveying, architecture, civil engineering, and other built environment disciplines.
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Are you a construction student looking to excel in your research projects? Look no further than the new and enhanced edition of Research Methods for Construction. This comprehensive textbook is designed to help you develop the necessary research skills to achieve success in your academic endeavors. With clear guidance on research formulation, methodologies, and methods, this book covers a wide range of topics and addresses both theoretical and practical aspects of research in construction and related disciplines.
One of the standout features of the fifth edition of Research Methods for Construction is its focus on rigor. This textbook emphasizes and instills rigor into students' problem-solving, reports, and publications. With the assistance of this book, you will learn how to select appropriate research methods and execute your research with precision. Whether you're conducting qualitative or quantitative research, this book provides valuable insights and statistical considerations to enhance the validity and reliability of your findings.
Not only does Research Methods for Construction equip you with the necessary research skills, but it also addresses current ethical, legal, and regulatory issues pertaining to research in construction. This ensures that your research is not only academically valid but also ethically sound. The fifth edition includes new and expanded chapters on topics such as data protection and ethics, theory borrowing, and sensemaking. Stay up-to-date with contemporary developments and emerging areas of construction research with this revised edition.
Ready to embark on your research project? The market-leading Research Methods for Construction textbook is the ideal companion for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in construction, surveying, architecture, civil engineering, and other built environment disciplines. It provides a coherent and well-structured account of the construction research process, from producing a proposal to executing the research and reporting the results.
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