Making Sense of Research | Research Skills | Nichols, Schutz & Bahena | LIBRAZE Kenya
Why Read This Book?
- •Understand research better - Learn to make sense of academic studies and research findings.
- •Evaluate evidence critically - Develop a more thoughtful approach to judging the quality of research.
- •Strengthen your academic work - Improve your understanding of literature reviews, research questions and research methods.
- •Explore different research approaches - Build familiarity with quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research.
- •Apply research to real situations - Learn to connect research findings with decisions in education and other applied fields.
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Making Sense of Research by Sharon L. Nichols, Paul A. Schutz and Sofia Bahena is an academic guide for readers who want to understand, evaluate and apply research more confidently. It introduces essential concepts for interpreting research articles, examining evidence and understanding how researchers investigate questions.
Students and professionals often encounter difficulties assessing research quality, understanding methodological choices and connecting findings to practical decisions. This book addresses these learning needs through discussions of literature reviews, research questions, quantitative methods, qualitative methods, mixed-methods approaches and research conclusions.
Its learning activities and research examples support independent study and deeper engagement with academic literature.
The book is particularly relevant to university students, postgraduate researchers, education professionals and readers developing research literacy. Kenyan learners can use it as a supplementary resource when preparing assignments, reviewing published studies or building a foundation for research projects. It supports learning at home alongside formal coursework and practical application. Find Making Sense of Research in paperback through LIBRAZE KE at librazekenya.com, with delivery options across Kenya.
