The Good Research Guide

As a best-selling introductory book on the basics of social research, "The Good Research Guide" provides an accessible yet comprehensive introduction to the main approaches to social research and the methods most commonly used by researchers in the social sciences. This edition has been updated to account for recent developments in the field such as: the emergence of mixed methods approaches; increased use of internet research; more frequent use of methods such as triangulation and focus groups; and, developments in research ethics.Written for anyone undertaking a small-scale research project, either as part of an academic course or as part of their professional development, this book provides: a clear, straightforward introduction to data collection methods and data analysis; explanations of the key decisions researchers need to take, with practical advice on how to make appropriate decisions; and, essential checklists to guide good practice. This book is perfect for the first-time researcher looking for guidance on the issues they should consider and traps they should avoid when embarking on a social research project.

ISBN 0335220223   Pages 360 ISBN13 9780335220229 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Open University Press   Weight (grammes) 583 Imprint Open University Press   Published in Milton Keynes Format Paperback   Previous ISBN 9780335213030 Publication date 01 May 2007   Height (mm) 228 Library of Congress H   Width (mm) 152 DEWEY 300.72   Spine width (mm) 22 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Tertiary education

Pt. I		Strategies for social research		3
1		Surveys		7
2		Case studies		35
3		Experiments		48
4		Ethnography		61
5		Phenomenology		75
6		Grounded theory		88
7		Mixed methods		107
8		Action research		122
Pt. II		Methods of social research		133
9		Questionnaires		153
10		Interviews		173
11		Observation		206
12		Documents		227
Pt. III		Analysis		247
13		Quantitative data		253
14		Qualitative data		286
15		Writing up the research		316

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