
Social Research Methods
Sixth Canadian Edition
Oxford University Press, Canada
Published on 23. June 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-0-19-016579-6 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its sixth Canadian edition, Social Research Methods remains the go-to research guide for undergraduates in the social sciences. Offering practical, step-by-step advice, the authors take readers through all stages of the processes involved in both quantitative and qualitative research, from formulating questions, choosing methods, and recruiting participants to analyzing the data and writing up the results.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
41 figures, 37 tables, 40 photos, 31 screengrabs
ISBN-13
978-0-19-016579-6 (9780190165796)
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Edward Bell is a professor in the division of sociology and family studies at Brescia University College at Western University, where he teaches research methods, quantitative research, and statistics for sociology. He has published journal articles on topics as wide-ranging as personality, religion, and politics. In addition to his work as the Canadian adaptor on three editions of Social Research Methods, he has published an academic book,
Social Classes and Social Credit in Alberta, with McGill-Queen's University Press.
Steven Kleinknecht is the Acting Chair, School of Behavioural and Social Sciences Coordinator, Family Studies and an associate professor of sociology at Brescia University College at Western University. He is the author of a number of publications, including The Craft of Qualitative Research: A Handbook. (Canadian Scholars Press (c) 2018).
Social Classes and Social Credit in Alberta, with McGill-Queen's University Press.
Steven Kleinknecht is the Acting Chair, School of Behavioural and Social Sciences Coordinator, Family Studies and an associate professor of sociology at Brescia University College at Western University. He is the author of a number of publications, including The Craft of Qualitative Research: A Handbook. (Canadian Scholars Press (c) 2018).
Author
ProfessorProfessor, Brescia University College, Western University
Professor EmeritusProfessor Emeritus, University of Leicester
Associate ProfessorAssociate Professor, Brescia University College, Western University
Content
Guide to the Book
Special Features of the Book
Acknowledgments
Preface
PART I Fundamental Issues in Social Research
1: General Research Orientations
2: Research Designs
3: Research Ethics
Appendix to Part I The Ideal Stages of Research
PART II Quantitative Research
4: The Nature of Quantitative Research
5: Survey Research: Interviews and Questionnaires
6: Structured Observation
7: Quantitative Sampling
8: Quantitative Data Analysis
PART III Qualitative Research
9: The Nature of Qualitative Research
10: Ethnography and Participant Observation
11: Interviewing in Qualitative Research
12: Content Analysis
13: Qualitative Data Analysis
PART IV Transcending the Quantitative/Qualitative Divide and Some Practical Advice
14: Bridging the Quantitative/Qualitative Divide
15: Conducting a Research Project
Appendix Using IBM SPSS Statistics and NVivo Software
Glossary
References
Index
Special Features of the Book
Acknowledgments
Preface
PART I Fundamental Issues in Social Research
1: General Research Orientations
2: Research Designs
3: Research Ethics
Appendix to Part I The Ideal Stages of Research
PART II Quantitative Research
4: The Nature of Quantitative Research
5: Survey Research: Interviews and Questionnaires
6: Structured Observation
7: Quantitative Sampling
8: Quantitative Data Analysis
PART III Qualitative Research
9: The Nature of Qualitative Research
10: Ethnography and Participant Observation
11: Interviewing in Qualitative Research
12: Content Analysis
13: Qualitative Data Analysis
PART IV Transcending the Quantitative/Qualitative Divide and Some Practical Advice
14: Bridging the Quantitative/Qualitative Divide
15: Conducting a Research Project
Appendix Using IBM SPSS Statistics and NVivo Software
Glossary
References
Index