Introduction to Social Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Punch, Keith F

ISBN 10: 1446240932 / ISBN 13: 9781446240939

Editore: SAGE Publications Ltd (edition 3), 2013

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Riassunto:

In the new edition of Introduction to Social Research, Keith Punch takes a fresh look at the entire research process, from formulating a research question to writing up your research. Covering qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods, the book focuses on matching research questions to appropriate methods. Offering concise, balanced coverage, this book clearly explains the underlying principles of social research and shows you how to put this understanding into practice.  

The third edition includes:

• A new chapter on literature searching and reviewing
• Expanded coverage of ethics
• A new section on using the internet in research
• A range of additional student learning features
• A brand new companion website including full-text journal articles, additional case studies and video tutorials.

Using a range of examples from student research and published work, the book is an ideal introduction for any social science student taking a research methods course or embarking on their own undergraduate or postgraduate research project.

Informazioni sull'autore:

Keith Punch is Emeritus Professor of Education in the University of Western Australia. He is the author of several books on research methods in education, covering quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods, and he has supervised a very large number of graduate students working on dissertations and theses for higher degrees in education. 

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Titolo: Introduction to Social Research: ...
Casa editrice: SAGE Publications Ltd (edition 3)
Data di pubblicazione: 2013
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good
Edizione: 3.