Research Methods and Statistics for Cross-Cutting Research

Ephraim Matanda

Description

This book is on research methods and statistics for cross-cutting research. Framed from a multi-disciplinary perspective, the book presents and grapples with research methods and approaches used in research across disciplines. It magnifies the different contexts where research methods intersect and complement each other for effective data collection and analysis. Noting that most of the texts on research are field or subject specific regardless of the fact that most research methods and approaches today are complementary and overlapping, the book advances the argument that it is high time that researchers consider producing and using research texts that are multi-disciplinary and promote generative dialogue across fields. The novelty and richness of the book lie in its attempt to offer nuanced research methods and statistics, all in one book, which can be used in different disciplines and situations. More importantly and without romanticising the potential of multi-disciplinary research, the book offers added insights and pointers on trends and evolutions in contemporary research. The book is an important addition to debates on contemporary research and multi-disciplinary discourses that have taken centre stage in recent years in many universities across the world. The book is handy to students and practitioners across fields.

Sujets

• Social Science
• Sociologie, société et politique
• Research

Informations

• Publié par: Langaa RPCIG
• Date de parution: 05 août 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9789956552115
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 2 Mo

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Ephraim Matanda and Munyaradzi Mawere
Research Methods and Statistics for CROSS-CUTTING RESEARCH
This book is on research methods and statistics for cross-cutting research. Framed from a Research Methods and Statistics for
multi-disciplinary perspective, the book presents and grapples with research methods and
approaches used in research across disciplines. It magnifi es the different contexts where
research methods intersect and complement each other for effective data collection and CROSS-CUTTING analysis. Noting that most of the texts on research are fi eld or subject specifi c regardless
of the fact that most research methods and approaches today are complementary and
overlapping, the book advances the argument that it is high time that researchers consider
producing and using research texts that are multi-disciplinary and promote generative RESEARCH
dialogue across fi elds. The novelty and richness of the book lie in its attempt to offer
nuanced research methods and statistics, all in one book, which can be used in different Handbook for Multidisciplinary Research
disciplines and situations. More importantly and without romanticising the potential of
multi-disciplinary research, the book offers added insights and pointers on trends and
evolutions in contemporary research. The book is an important addition to debates on
contemporary research and multi-disciplinary discourses that have taken centre stage in
recent years in many universities across the world. The book is handy to students and
practitioners across fi elds.
EPHRAIM MATANDA holds a Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Finance and Investment from
the National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe (NUST, 2008), a Bachelor of Science
Honours Degree in Economics from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ, 2003) and a Certifi cate in
Education (Mathematics, Secondary, 1989) from Gweru Teachers’ College. He is a senior lecturer in
Banking and Finance in the School of Commerce at Great Zimbabwe University (GZU), Masvingo,
Zimbabwe. He has researched and published on banking, fi nance, fi nancial management and
strategies.
MUNYARADZI MAWERE is Professor Extraordinarius of Interdisciplinary Research in the
School of Interdisciplinary Research & Graduate Studies at University of South Africa, and a Full
Professor of African Studies and incumbent Research Chair in the Simon Muzenda School of Arts,
Culture and Heritage Studies at Great Zimbabwe University in Zimbabwe. He is author of many
books, including on research epistemologies, conceptualisation and practice.
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About the Authors


Ephraim Matanda holds a Master of Science (MSc) Degree in
Finance and Investment from the National University of Science and
Technology, Zimbabwe (NUST, 2008), a Bachelor of Science
Honours Degree in Economics from the University of Zimbabwe
(UZ, 2003) and a Certificate in Education (Mathematics, Secondary,
1989) from Gweru Teachers’ College. He is a senior lecturer in
Banking and Finance in the School of Commerce at Great Zimbabwe
University (GZU), Masvingo, Zimbabwe. He is currently studying
towards a DPhil in Banking and Finance with Midlands State
University, Gweru, Zimbabwe. Mr Matanda taught Mathematics,
Accounts and Economics for 18.5 years in the secondary school
sector before he resigned to take up a lecturing post at GZU in April,
th2008. He is in his 13 year as a University lecturer in Banking and
Finance. Mr Matanda is a renowned publisher whose first four book
projects were published by Lambert Academic Publishers (LAP),
Germany. The books are entitled, Business Statistics for Beginners,
Business Finance, Applied Statistics for Business and Economics and Financial
Regulations. He has also co-authored a book with Messrs H. Dube and
M. Diza entitled, Development Economics and Finance, yet to be
published. He published another book in 2020 with the title, Modern
Financial Investment Management with Cambridge Scholars (CSP) and
has another recently accepted manuscript by the same publisher.
Over his University career, he has also authored and co-authored
more than 18 refereed articles and five book chapters in banking,
finance, financial management and strategies.

Munyaradzi Mawere (PhD) is Professor Extraordinarius of
Interdisciplinary Research in the School of Interdisciplinary Research
& Graduate Studies at University of South Africa, and a Full
Professor of African Studies and incumbent Research Chair in the
Simon Muzenda School of Arts, Culture and Heritage Studies at
Great Zimbabwe University in Zimbabwe. Prof Extraord. Mawere
holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Cape
Town, South Africa; three Masters Degrees namely: Master of Arts
Degree in Social Anthropology (passed with Distinction); Master of
Arts Degree in Development Studies (passed with University Book
Prize); Master of Arts Degree in Philosophy; a BA (Hons) Degree in
Philosophy, and a number of certificates across disciplines. He is an
author and editor of more than 80 books and over 260 book chapters and peer-reviewed academic journals with internationally acclaimed
publishers, with a focus on Africa straddling the following areas:
poverty and development, African philosophy, society and culture,
democracy, human rights, politics of food production,
humanitarianism and civil society organisations, indigenous
knowledge systems, urban anthropology, existential anthropology,
cultural philosophy, environmental anthropology, society and
politics, decoloniality and African studies. Professor Extraord.
Mawere has also won several prestigious international honours such
as the Wenner-Gren Research Fellowship (2011) and the
muchcoveted Association of African Studies (ASA) Presidential
Fellowship Award (2017).
Dedication


This book is dedicated to the authors’ families, that is, wives and
children and all those yet to come. We thank you dearly for your
priceless love and encouragement in our legacy generation and
indispensable scholarly endeavours.

Acknowledgements


Our special thanks go to the following people without whom this
book would not have been taken to finality in the form it appears
today. Our first and foremost thanks go to Reverend Nyasha
Madzokere of the Baptist Church in Zimbabwe, a genuine friend of
ours, for the spiritual and academic encouragement that made this
book to see light of the day. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to
Ms Josephine Mushonga for typing services for some sections of this
manuscript rendered during research and writing of this book. Mr
Hlupeko Dube, other workmates at Great Zimbabwe University and
some former masters’ students are also worth mentioning for their
academic and professional advice in the organization of the materials
and sequencing of chapters for the manuscript. Lastly, we extend our
profound thanks to Edison Vengesai, a PhD graduate in Finance
from University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa and former student
at Great Zimbabwe University now full-time lecturer with the
University of Free State, South Africa for editorial services rendered
on some parts of this book during its formative stage.

Table of Contents



Foreword .............................................................................. xi

PART A: RESEARCH ACROSS DISCIPLINES

Chapter 1
Concept and Theories of Research ...................................... 3

Chapter 2
Academic Research Proposal ............................................... 17

Chapter 3
Business Research Proposal ................................................ 33

PART B: RESEARCH DESIGNS

Chapter 4
Research Designs ................................................................. 47

Chapter 5
Qualitative Research Designs .............................................. 59

Chapter 6
Quantitative Research Designs............................................ 69

Chapter 7
Mixed Research Designs ..................................................... 85

PART C: RESEARCH METHODS, DATA
COLLECTION, PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

Chapter 8
Data Collection Instruments and Methods ......................... 105

Chapter 9
Data Presentation and Analysis Techniques ....................... 139



ix PART D: DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS
AND PARAMETRIC TESTS

Chapter 10
Descriptive Statistics for Sample Data ................................. 155

Chapter 11
Descriptive Statistics for Population Data ........................... 171

Chapter 12
Graphical Representation of Statistical Data ....................... 179

Chapter 13
Estimations and Confidence Intervals
in Inferential Statistics ......................................................... 203

Chapter 14
Descriptive Statistics and Parametric Tests ........................ 213

Chapter 15
Conclusion ..