This textbook on practice-oriented research by Peter Kemper offers a thorough and accessible introduction to practice-oriented research in the fields of care and welfare. It addresses the core questions: what is practice-oriented research, how do you carry it out, and how do you report on it? The author systematically describes formulating research questions, collecting and processing data, and evaluating results with recommendations for practice. With access to the digital learning environment MyLab, this book includes an eText, instruction videos, and SPSS guides. Peter Kemper is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Amsterdam of Applied Sciences, specializing in research methods within the care sector.