Social research
By: Sarantakos, Sotirios
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BookPublisher: Hampshire : Palgrave Macmillan, c2013.Edition: 4th ed.Description: xxiii, 509 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780230295322Subject(s): Social sciences -- Methodology | Statistical analysis | Research DesignDDC classification: 300.72 SA SO | Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 479-503) and index.
Preface PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH Introduction Varieties of Social Research Feminist Research Principles of Social Research PART II: RESEARCH PLANNING Research Design Initiating Social Research Sampling Procedures PART III: METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION Multi-Sample Studies Field Research Observation Surveys: Questionnaires Surveys: Interviews The Study of Documents Applied Research PART IV: DATA ANALYSIS Qualitative Analysis Quantitative Analysis PART V: PUBLICATION Reporting Glossary.
From question development and research design to data collection and statistical analysis, this text guides the reader through every aspect of social research. Encouraging a critical approach in each chapter, this 4th edition includes enhanced coverage of internet sampling, mixed methods, conversation analysis and feminist research.