TY - GEN N2 - This book provides a hands-on guide towards conducting state-of-the-art engineering research and gaining a patent. It lists pragmatic, step-by-step instructions that cover every stage in engineering research and patent gaining, from choosing a topic to the presentation of research outcomes or patent application. The topics include the introduction and basic concepts of engineering research; research problem and questions; use of libraries, literature search and review; developing a research plan; research data collection methods, analysis and interpretation; project report writing and presentations; and inventions and patents. This book is ideal for engineering undergraduate and postgraduate students and/or first-time or novice researchers and academics intending to launch their research studies and careers. DO - 10.1007/978-3-031-13109-7 DO - doi AB - This book provides a hands-on guide towards conducting state-of-the-art engineering research and gaining a patent. It lists pragmatic, step-by-step instructions that cover every stage in engineering research and patent gaining, from choosing a topic to the presentation of research outcomes or patent application. The topics include the introduction and basic concepts of engineering research; research problem and questions; use of libraries, literature search and review; developing a research plan; research data collection methods, analysis and interpretation; project report writing and presentations; and inventions and patents. This book is ideal for engineering undergraduate and postgraduate students and/or first-time or novice researchers and academics intending to launch their research studies and careers. T1 - Research techniques :qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches for engineers / AU - Ajimotokan, Habeeb Adewale, CN - TA160 ID - 1452985 KW - Engineering KW - Engineering SN - 9783031131097 SN - 3031131096 TI - Research techniques :qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches for engineers / LK - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-3-031-13109-7 UR - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-3-031-13109-7 ER -