Social Research
An Introduction
2nd Edition
Published on 20. December 2010
Book
Hardback
680 pages
978-1-84787-012-4 (ISBN)
Description
The perfect book for any student taking a research methods course for the first time!
The new edition of David and Sutton's text provides those new to social research with a comprehensive introduction to the theory, logic and practical methods of qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research. Covering all aspects of research design, data collection, data analysis and writing up, Social Research: An Introduction is the essential companion for all undergraduate and postgraduate students embarking on a methods course or social research project.
The second edition features:
- Brand new chapters on visual methods, case study methods, internet research, mixed methods and grounded theory
- Updated chapters on interviews, questionnaire design, surveys, and focus groups
- Improved coverage of qualitative and quantitative methods of data analysis, including practical instruction on the latest versions of software packages NiVivo 8 and SPSS 18
- An attractive new layout which aids navigability and enhances the book's student learning features
- A companion website (www.uk.sagepub.com/david) with PowerPoint slides and links to useful websites
- Many more practical examples helping bring theory to life!
Designed for social science students with no previous experience, this book provides a balanced foundation in the principles and practices of social research.
The new edition of David and Sutton's text provides those new to social research with a comprehensive introduction to the theory, logic and practical methods of qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research. Covering all aspects of research design, data collection, data analysis and writing up, Social Research: An Introduction is the essential companion for all undergraduate and postgraduate students embarking on a methods course or social research project.
The second edition features:
- Brand new chapters on visual methods, case study methods, internet research, mixed methods and grounded theory
- Updated chapters on interviews, questionnaire design, surveys, and focus groups
- Improved coverage of qualitative and quantitative methods of data analysis, including practical instruction on the latest versions of software packages NiVivo 8 and SPSS 18
- An attractive new layout which aids navigability and enhances the book's student learning features
- A companion website (www.uk.sagepub.com/david) with PowerPoint slides and links to useful websites
- Many more practical examples helping bring theory to life!
Designed for social science students with no previous experience, this book provides a balanced foundation in the principles and practices of social research.
Reviews / Votes
'By far the very best treatment of this topic in the field today ' -Norman Denzin,
University of Illinois
'The second edition of Social Research: An Introduction firmly establishes this book as a standard amongst introductory methods books. It is comprehensive and covers the whole range of frequently used methods. It is clearly built on solid pedagogic and conceptual foundations. David and Sutton write from the position of experienced, theoretically informed researchers with a genuine commitment to pluralism in research methods. It is clearly written, yet sophisticated and is a valuable resource for both students and professionals new to social research and more experienced researchers who wish to expand their methodological repertoire' -
Malcolm Williams, Director of the School of Social Sciences,
University of Cardiff
Praise for the first edition:
'... a valuable addition to the social research literature because it provides practical and detailed support to undergraduates who are conducting research for the first time' - Professor Tim May, University of Salford
'... balanced, user-friendly and timely' - Norman Denzin, University of Illinois
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 196 mm
Thickness: 41 mm
Weight
1443 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84787-012-4 (9781847870124)
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Persons
Matthew David is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Social Science at Durham University, and has undertaken research in the areas of new social movements, online data-services in higher education, online training in rural areas and forms of free online music sharing. He is author of Science in Society (Palgrave 2005) and Peer to Peer and the Music Industry (SAGE 2010), and co-author of Social Research (SAGE, latest edition 2011).
Content
PART ONE: STARTING YOUR RESEARCH
Getting Started: Theory, Research Question and Research Design
Being Ethical
Literature Searching and Reviewing
Theory and Research: Quality and Quantity
PART TWO: DATA-COLLECTION STRATEGIES
Introduction to the Process of Qualitative Research
Qualitative Interviewing
Focus Groups
Ethnography
Case Study Research
Collecting Textual and Visual Data: Public and Private
Grounded Theory as an Abductive Approach to Data Collection
Introduction to Quantitative Research Design
Hypotheses, Operationalization and Variables
Sampling
Survey Design
Collecting and Coding Quantitative Data
Methodological Innovations: Mixing Methods and E-Research
PART THREE: DATA ANALYSIS
Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis
Coding Qualitative Data: Qualitative Content Analysis
Semiotic and Narrative Forms of Discourse Analysis and Doing Conversation Analysis
Using Computer Software: Working with Nvivo8
Visual Analysis
Introduction to Quantitative Data Entry
Introduction to Quantitative Data Analysis: Describing Single Variables
Describing and Exploring Relationships between Two Variables
Inferential Statistics and Hypothesis-Testing
Data-Management Techniques
PART FOUR: PRESENTING RESEARCH
Presenting Research Findings
Getting Started: Theory, Research Question and Research Design
Being Ethical
Literature Searching and Reviewing
Theory and Research: Quality and Quantity
PART TWO: DATA-COLLECTION STRATEGIES
Introduction to the Process of Qualitative Research
Qualitative Interviewing
Focus Groups
Ethnography
Case Study Research
Collecting Textual and Visual Data: Public and Private
Grounded Theory as an Abductive Approach to Data Collection
Introduction to Quantitative Research Design
Hypotheses, Operationalization and Variables
Sampling
Survey Design
Collecting and Coding Quantitative Data
Methodological Innovations: Mixing Methods and E-Research
PART THREE: DATA ANALYSIS
Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis
Coding Qualitative Data: Qualitative Content Analysis
Semiotic and Narrative Forms of Discourse Analysis and Doing Conversation Analysis
Using Computer Software: Working with Nvivo8
Visual Analysis
Introduction to Quantitative Data Entry
Introduction to Quantitative Data Analysis: Describing Single Variables
Describing and Exploring Relationships between Two Variables
Inferential Statistics and Hypothesis-Testing
Data-Management Techniques
PART FOUR: PRESENTING RESEARCH
Presenting Research Findings