Researching Information Systems and Computing by Briony J. Oates (English) Paper

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Written specifically for information systems (IS) and computing students and providing everything they need to know about executing a research project.

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Written specifically for information systems (IS) and computing students and providing everything they need to know about executing a research project, this best-selling textbook introduces key quantitative and qualitative research methods, makes sense of underlying philosophies, and helps readers navigate and assess existing academic papers.Packed with examples from the IS and computing disciplines, definitions, evaluation guides and further reading suggestions, this fully updated second edition of Research Information Systems and Computing supports students of all levels in bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Author Biography

Briony J Oates was Professor of Inquiry Methods in the School of Computing at Teesside University in the UK. Her research interests ranged widely, from digital art to IT systems project failures to evidence-based practice in information systems and software engineering.She was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship in recognition of her pioneering work in the teaching of research methods to computing and information systems students. She has developed and taught many modules in research methods for both undergraduates and postgraduates. She has supervised numerous masters dissertations, been the Director of Studies for a large number of PhD students, and been the external examiner for many doctoral theses.She has now retired and moved to the Outer Hebrides. She retains an interest in research methods and how they are taught in information systems and computing, but now enjoys spending most of her time on artistic and outdoor pursuits. Professor Rachel McLean is Director of Liverpool Screen School at Liverpool John Moores University. Rachel's research career began with a PhD in electronic commerce. Her extensive and varied research portfolio includes international publications on science fiction and creative prototyping, and social media use in commercial and public sector industries.Rachel was successfully nominated as a REF 2021 panel member for UoA 34 Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management. In 2016 Rachel was elected as President of the UK Academy of Information Systems (UKAIS), becoming the first woman to hold this post since the Academy was founded 25 years ago. She is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). A Reader in Digital Technologies, an ex-President of UK Academy in Information Systems (UKAIS), and a Digital Strategist Trustee with a homeless charity Emmaus Salford, Marie Griffiths has significant experience working on digital 'live' research projects which have explored the use of implementing technologies for commercial success. A key leadership role in the Business School is as the Post Graduate Research Director with over 100 PhD students under her guidance.  Marie has also held industry roles, and has a background in Information Systems, an area in which she is well published. Her current research focusses upon digital transformation, gender and ICT, digital workplace and disruptive tech. Marie is Programme Leader for two successful Masters, MSc Digital Business and MSc Managing Innovation and Information Technology and has recently co-authored a textbook, Strategic Digital Transformation: A Results-Driven Approach.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 The Purpose and Products of ResearchChapter 3 Overview of the Research ProcessChapter 4 The Digital ResearcherChapter 5 Participants and Research EthicsChapter 6 Reviewing the LiteratureChapter 7 SurveysChapter 8 Design and CreationChapter 9 ExperimentsChapter 10 Case StudiesChapter 11 Action ResearchChapter 12 EthnographyChapter 13 InterviewsChapter 14 ObservationsChapter 15 QuestionnairesChapter 16 DocumentsChapter 17 Quantitative Data AnalysisChapter 18 Qualitative Data AnalysisChapter 19 Philosophical Paradigms – PositivismChapter 20 Alternative Philosophical ParadigmsChapter 21 Presentation of the Research

Details ISBN1529732697 Author Rachel McLean Language English Year 2022 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1529732697 ISBN-13 9781529732696 Format Paperback DEWEY 004.072 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2022-02-03 Pages 376 Publication Date 2022-02-03 UK Release Date 2022-02-03 Edited by Peter Scott Birth 1955 Affiliation Reader in Public and Private International Law, University College London Position Reader in Public and Private International Law Qualifications MD Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Replaces 9781412902243 Alternative 9781529732689 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Imprint Sage Publications Ltd AU Release Date 2022-02-02 We've got this

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