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Theory and Methods in Social Research
Bridget Somekh
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Description for Theory and Methods in Social Research
Paperback. Eminent researchers share their expertise, not 'telling' users what to do, but 'showing' what different methods look like in action, using 'stories from the field' and explaining the key issues involved in reflecting on research. Editor(s): Lewin, Cathy; Somekh, Bridget. Num Pages: 368 pages, figures. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 186 x 20. Weight in Grams: 656.
This new edition provides a scholarly and readable introduction to all the key qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and methods, enabling postgraduate and masters-level students and new researchers to reflect on which ones suit their needs and to receive guidance on how to find out more.
This new edition provides a scholarly and readable introduction to all the key qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and methods, enabling postgraduate and masters-level students and new researchers to reflect on which ones suit their needs and to receive guidance on how to find out more.
With chapters written by experienced research practitioners, this second edition has been extensively expanded and updated. There are seven completely new chapters, as well as:
- new material on literature reviews
- a new introduction to quantitative methods
- an expanded glossary
- Weblinks with free access to a wide range of ... Read more
- an annotated bibliography with conversational notes from authors in each chapter.
This book will act as your ′expert friend′ throughout your research project, providing advice, explaining key concepts and the implications for your research design, and illustrating these with examples of real research studies.
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Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849200158
SKU
V9781849200158
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About Bridget Somekh
Bridget Somekh is based at Manchester Metropolitan University as well as University of Canterbury. Cathy Lewin is based at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Reviews for Theory and Methods in Social Research
Praise for the first edition: ′Not merely a how-to book, it reviews the conceptual framework of research methods in the social and behavioural sciences and provides tangible stories from the field that illustrate the application of specific techniques and the process of conducting research. . . . This work affords a concise overview of qualitative and quantitative ... Read more