Approaches to Social Research
Synopsis
Revised and updated in its fifth edition, Approaches to Social Research is a rigorous yet clear and engaging introduction to research methods. Covering all of the fundamentals in a straightforward, student-friendly manner, it is ideal for undergraduate- and graduate-level courses across thesocial sciences and also serves as an indispensable guide for researchers. Striking a balance between specific techniques and the underlying logic of scientific inquiry, this book provides a lucid treatment of the four major approaches to research: experimentation, survey research, field research,and the use of available data. Richly developed examples of empirical research and an emphasis on the research process enable students to better understand the real-world application of research methods. The authors also offer a unique chapter (13) advocating a multiple-methods strategy.
- Copyright:
- 2010 Oxford University Press, Inc.
Book Details
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- ISBN-13:
- 9780195372984
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Date of Addition:
- 2015-11-02T22:40:54Z
- Language:
- English
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- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.