Research Design

Qualitative Research is the essential guide to understanding, designing, conducting, and presenting a qualitative research study. This fourth edition features new material covering mixed methods, action research, arts-based research, online data sources, and the latest in data analysis, including data analysis software packages as well as narrative and poetic analysis strategies. A new section offers multiple ways of presenting qualitative research findings. The accessible, jargon-free style makes this audiobook ideal for both novice and experienced researchers.

The User Experience Team of One prescribes a range of approaches that have big impact and take less time and fewer resources than the standard lineup of UX deliverables. Whether you want to cross over into user experience or you're a seasoned practitioner trying to drag your organization forward, this book gives you tools and insight for doing more with less.

This book is for a very small percentage of business people. You see, most people in business are not trying to use Category Design to create a new category that changes the future and generates exponential new value. Instead, many people in business are trying to “not get fired.” Many people want to go to work, make a contribution, and go home.

Political Research Design and the Science of Politics offers listeners detailed information about the basic principles and nuances of developing empirical research design procedures to predict and describe political phenomena. In chronicling the predominant approaches used in empirical political research, the strengths and limitations of various research strategies are contrasted. Major controversies in contemporary political science are discussed.

Transform clinical data anxiety into clear study design strategies while commuting to your next hospital shift. Whether you are an overwhelmed nursing student preparing for exams or a public health professional building a thesis, this accessible audio guide demystifies complex evidence-based...

Conquer dissertation overwhelm and design flawless studies with this empowering academic roadmap. Whether you are commuting to the library or struggling to focus at your desk, this reassuring audio companion demystifies the scientific process. Say goodbye to confusing jargon and hello to...

Engaging users is essential to every area of online business... Discover everything you need to know to make sure that happens. Are you considering a career in UX design? Or maybe you collaborate with UX designers and don’t fully understand what it is they do…It’s a field that flummoxes many people because it’s such a fast-growing industry, and if you have no background in design, it can seem like an intimidating field to break into.

Transform academic anxiety into confident success with this clear, step-by-step study aid for novice researchers. Whether you are commuting to campus or facing a late-night thesis deadline, this calming guide breaks down complex methodology into easily digestible pieces. Stop feeling intimidated...

To reach today’s customers and influence their purchases, marketers and market researchers need to understand and harness the power of applied behavior psychology and behavior economics to break through these nonconscious filters and drive purchase behaviors - a process called behavior design. In Marketing to Mindstates, Will Leach, founder of TriggerPoint Design, a leading behavior research and design consultancy, demystifies this nonconscious filter and explains how to bypass it, introducing listeners to temporary moments of influence called mindstates.

Master causal inference in epidemiology without complex math and transform how you design clinical research today. Whether you are commuting to the lab or studying for public health boards, this focused, audio-optimized guide bridges the gap between raw data associations and true causation...

One key responsibility of product designers and UX practitioners is to conduct formal and informal research to clarify design decisions and business needs. But there’s often mystery around product research, with the feeling that you need to be a research Zen master to gather anything useful. But anyone can conduct product research. With this quick reference guide, you’ll learn a common language and set of tools to help you carry out research in an informed and productive manner. 

Master mixed methods research by turning complex data into rigorous, publishable social and health science studies. Perfect for focused study sessions or commuting to the lab, this practical guide strips away philosophical jargon. Whether you are drafting a thesis proposal or tackling an...

Turn everyday questions into rigorous field research with this practical guide to foolproof study design. Whether you are commuting to campus, analyzing community trends, or upskilling for the workplace, this methodology crash-course demystifies the entire data collection process. Trade...

Transform overwhelming academic ideas into rigorous study designs and confidently publish your scientific research. Perfect for your focused commute or late-night thesis prep, this empowering guide demystifies the academic journey. Whether you are a graduate student wrestling with data or a...

UX Management Methods is a guide for how to lead your UX team to greatness. Learn proven methods for hiring, managing, motivating, and aligning your UX team. Use these insights to focus your team with a road map of key deliverables, present actionable findings to stakeholders, and measure your team's success and return on investment with analytics. If you want to sharpen your user experience leadership skills and build a strong team of talented experts, then you can begin learning UX management methods today.

Master psychological research methods and crush exam anxiety without drowning in dense academic jargon or heavy math. Whether you are commuting to campus or preparing for a rigorous clinical career, this accessible audio guide transforms overwhelming statistics into practical, everyday tools...

Transform daily classroom challenges into evidence-based solutions with this empowering guide to action research. Whether listening during your morning commute or studying for a degree, this focused audio demystifies academic methodology. Navigate the living, emotional systems of modern schools...

Master qualitative research methodology and transform overwhelming academic data into a perfectly structured thesis. Whether commuting to the university library, battling dissertation anxiety, or preparing for fieldwork interviews, this audio guide delivers immediate clarity. Stop feeling...

Master social research methods and turn raw data into evidence-based decisions for your career and community. Whether commuting to the office or seeking an empowering edge for professional development, this approachable guide demystifies the science of inquiry. Navigate data collection, surveys...

Master data analysis and design robust statistical studies without getting lost in confusing mathematical formulas. Whether you are a university student tackling a daunting thesis or a professional upskilling on your daily commute, this definitive guide transforms statistical anxiety into...