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Research methods for the social sciences

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London ; New York : Continuum International Pub. Group, c2007.Description: xi, 234 p. : illustrationISBN:
  • 9780826485663 (hbk.)
  • 0826485669 (hbk.)
  • 9780826485670 (pbk.)
  • 0826485677 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 300.72 WEL
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Contents:
A broad introduction to social research -- Approaches to social research -- Considering the quality of research : methodology, theory, and location -- The researcher's role and responsibility -- Some qualitative methods considered -- Dealing with qualitative data -- Dealing with quantitative data -- Psychometrics : measuring traits and states -- Presenting and reporting research.
Summary: A guide to research in the social and behavioural sciences. It discusses its value, its limitations and its uses. It tackles difficult issues and concepts in a scholarly manner, providing guidance and signposts to further reading. It is intended for those working in a research environment.
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A broad introduction to social research -- Approaches to social research -- Considering the quality of research : methodology, theory, and location -- The researcher's role and responsibility -- Some qualitative methods considered -- Dealing with qualitative data -- Dealing with quantitative data -- Psychometrics : measuring traits and states -- Presenting and reporting research.

A guide to research in the social and behavioural sciences. It discusses its value, its limitations and its uses. It tackles difficult issues and concepts in a scholarly manner, providing guidance and signposts to further reading. It is intended for those working in a research environment.

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