Social Research: An Introduction

✍ Scribed by Matthew David, Carole D. Sutton

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Year: 2011
Tongue: English
Leaves: 681
Edition: 2
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

The new edition of David and Sutton′s text provides those new to social research with a comprehensive introduction to the theory, logic and practical methods of qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research. Covering all aspects of research design, data collection, data analysis and writing up, Social Research: An Introduction is the essential companion for all undergraduate and postgraduate students embarking on a methods course or social research project.

Designed for social science students with no previous experience, this book provides a balanced foundation in the principles and practices of social research.

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