Social research methods : qualitative and quantitative approaches

Social research methods : qualitative and quantitative approaches Policy Briefings

  • Author(s): Neuman, WL.
  • Published: 2011
  • Publisher: Pearson
  • Edition: 7th ed., international ed.
  • ISBN: 9780205786831 0205786839

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Abstract: Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods 7e is a highly regarded text that presents a comprehensive and balanced introduction to both qualitative and quantitative approaches to social research with an emphasis on the benefits of combining various approaches. Contents Pt. One. Foundations 1. Why do research? 2. What are the major types of social research? 3. Theory and research 4. The meanings of methodology 5. How to review the literature review and conduct ethical studies Pt. Two. Planning and preparation 6. Strategies of research design 7. Qualitative and quantitative measurement 8. Qualitative and quantitative sampling Pt. Three. Quantitative data collection and analysis 9. Experimental research 10. Survey research 11. Nonreactive research and secondary analysis 12. Analysis of quantitative data Pt. Four. Qualitative data collection and analysis 13. Field research and focus group research 14. Historical-comparative research 15. Analysis of qualitative data Pt. Five. Communicating with others 16. Writing the research report and the politics of social research

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