Book

Description

The book presents an easily readable and extensive guide to the research methodology that is tailored to students and scholars of ASEAN Studies and other social sciences. It presents a concise and organized research process, starting with the research perspectives and review of the related literature, proper methodology, sampling design and research instruments. Based on regional realities, the book underlines the diversity, difficulty, and interdiscipline of the context of ASEAN. Qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods methods are presented to the reader and the practical examples of these methods refer to the communities in South East Asia, their cultures, and development concerns. It is also full of ethical considerations, methodological rigor, and evidence-based decision-making, which readers will be empowered with the ability to conduct meaningful and responsible research. Covering both as a learning aid and as a practical source, it can be used as a source of support in writing a thesis at an undergraduate level, in academic inquiry and applied research. It makes the reader able to create research that is not just scholarly but also practical, to serve not only scholarly needs but also social needs in Southeast Asia, to bring something of value to the regional literature and to the problem-solving of the world.