Introduction -- Formulating the problem -- Searching the literature -- Gathering information from studies -- Evaluating the quality of studies -- Analyzing and integrating the outcomes of studies -- Interpreting the evidence -- Presenting the results -- Conclusion: Threats to the validity of...

In the natural sciences, computational methods have become a central part of the research process. In disciplines as diverse as physics, cosmology, chemistry, and pharmacy, computer-based modeling drives scientific progress and has become a standard tool for scientific research (Morrison 2015)....

Provides details on a specific approach to research. The book is relevant to a broad range of disciplines, can be used in teaching and by practitioners, and is focused on an integrated approach to qualitative and quantitative research