The A Z Of Social Research
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Author | : Robert Lee Miller |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 2003-04-22 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780761971337 |
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The A-Z is a collection of entries ranging from qualitative research techniques to statistical testing and the practicalities of using the Internet as a research tool. Alphabetically arranged in accessible, reader-friendly formats, the shortest entries are 800 words long and the longest are 3000. Most entries are approximately 1500 words in length and are supported by suggestions for further reading.
Author | : David Robinson |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2019-05-23 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0429802749 |
Download The A–Z of Social Research Jargon Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
First published in 1998, this volume examines a major function of research which is to strengthen the knowledge base of health professions and so enhance patient care. The rapid growth has unfortunately led to it being seen by many as an elitist activity full of jargon, carried out by academics. This to some degree has led to a theory practice gap with some professionals not recognising their important role within the research process. It is important to dispel the myth that all practitioner should carry out research, though they should use elements of the research process to develop a questioning and evaluative approach to care. This book will enable reader to demystify and enhance their understanding of terminology used in research and contains almost 300 terms. It offers readers a unique approach to explanations for each term by offering its Everyday use; its Research use; an Example and Related terms.
Author | : Robert Lee Miller |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 366 |
Release | : 2003-04-22 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780761971337 |
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Alphabetically arranged in accessible, reader-friendly format this collection of 94 entries provides a concise introduction to the key concepts and methods in social research.
Author | : Pertti Alasuutari |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 650 |
Release | : 2008-02-25 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1473971268 |
Download The SAGE Handbook of Social Research Methods Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The SAGE Handbook of Social Research Methods is a must for every social-science researcher. It charts the new and evolving terrain of social research methodology, covering qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods in one volume. The Handbook includes chapters on each phase of the research process: research design, methods of data collection, and the processes of analyzing and interpreting data. The volume maintains that there is much more to research than learning skills and techniques; methodology involves the fit between theory, research questions research design and analysis. The book also includes several chapters that describe historical and current directions in social research, debating crucial subjects such as qualitative versus quantitative paradigms, how to judge the credibility of types of research, and the increasingly topical issue of research ethics. The Handbook serves as an invaluable resource for approaching research with an open mind. This volume maps the field of social research methods using an approach that will prove valuable for both students and researchers.
Author | : Bruce Curtis |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 313 |
Release | : 2011-11-14 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1446254216 |
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Original, fresh and relevant this is a theoretically-informed practical guide to researching social relations. The text provides a mixed methods approach that challenges historical divisions between quantitative and qualitative research. It adopts a multidisciplinary approach to social science research, drawing from areas such as sociology, social psychology and social anthropology. Explicitly addressing the concerns of emergent researchers it provides both a ′how to′ account of social research and an understanding of the main factors that contextualize research by discussing ′why do′ social scientists work this way. Throughout the twelve comprehensive chapters procedural (how to) accounts and contextual (why do) issues are usefully applied to major themes and substantive questions. These key themes include: (1) Research design (2) The practices of research and emergent researchers: Beyond ontology, epistemology and methodology (3) The impact of technology on research (4) Putting the research approach in context. A superb teaching text this book will be relished by lecturers seeking an authoritative introduction to social research and by students who want an accessible, enriching text to guide and inspire them.
Author | : Jean-édéric Morin |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 331 |
Release | : 2021-01-29 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 0198850298 |
Download Research Methods in the Social Sciences: an A-Z of Key Concepts Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Research Methods in the Social Sciences is a comprehensive yet compact A-Z for undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking research across the social sciences, featuring 71 entries that cover a wide range of concepts, methods, and theories. Each entry begins with an accessible introduction to a method, using real-world examples from a wide range of academic disciplines, before discussing the benefits and limitations of the approach, its current status in academic practice, and finally providing tips and advice for readers on when and how to apply the method in their own research. Wide ranging and interdisciplinary, the text covers both well-established concepts and emerging ideas, such as big data and network analysis, for qualitative and quantitative research methods. All entries feature extensive cross-referencing, providing ease of navigation and, pointing readers to related concepts, and to help build their overall understanding of research methods.
Author | : Victor Jupp |
Publisher | : Pine Forge Press |
Total Pages | : 619 |
Release | : 2006-04-18 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1446238563 |
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Bringing together the work of over eighty leading academics and researchers worldwide to produce the definitive reference and research tool for the social sciences, The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods contains more than 230 entries providing the widest coverage of the all the main terms in the research process. It encompasses philosophies of science, research paradigms and designs, specific aspects of data collection, practical issues to be addressed when carrying out research, and the role of research in terms of function and context. Each entry includes: - A concise definition of the concept - A description of distinctive features: historical and disciplinary backgrounds; key writers; applications - A critical and reflective evaluation of the concept under consideration - Cross references to associated concepts within the dictionary - A list of key readings Written in a lively style, The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods is an essential study guide for students and first-time researchers. It is a primary source of reference for advanced study, a necessary supplement to established textbooks, and a state-of-the-art reference guide to the specialized language of research across the social sciences.
Author | : Lindsay Prior |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 214 |
Release | : 2003-06-16 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 9780761957478 |
Download Using Documents in Social Research Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
A comprehensive, yet concise, introduction to the use of documents as tools within social science research.
Author | : Donna M. Mertens |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 689 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1412949181 |
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Brings together international scholars across the social and behavioural sciences and education to address those ethical issues that arise in the theory and practice of research within the technologically advancing and culturally complex world in which we live.
Author | : Michael Bloor |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 126 |
Release | : 2001-03-08 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780761957430 |
Download Focus Groups in Social Research Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
There is an increasing divergence of focus group practice between social researchers and commercial market researchers. This book addresses the key issues and practical requirements of the social researcher, namely: the kinds of social research issues for which focus groups are most and least suitable; optimum group size and composition; and the designing of focusing exercises, facilitation and appropriate analysis. The authors use examples, drawn from their own focus groups research experience, and provide exercises for further study. They address the three main components of composition, conduct and analysis in focus group research and also acknowledge the increasing impact the Internet has had on social research by cover