Practical Social Investigation
Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Social Research
1st Edition
Published on 21. August 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-13-616848-5 (ISBN)
Description
Practical Social Investigation provides, within a single text, an introduction to a wide range of both long-standing and newer social research methods. Its balanced and integrated coverage of qualitative and quantitative approaches demonstrates that they can be complementary. While research practice is emphasised, readers are encouraged to reflect on methodological issues as well as being provided with tools for their own research.This coherent, accessibly written book draws upon the authors' extensive experience of conducting research and teaching research methods. Numerous examples, based on real research studies, illustrate key issues in a way that acknowledges both the messiness and the creativity of social research.
Reviews / Votes
"clearly written, accessible and comprehensive""It is a worthwhile addition to the literature and deserves to be widely used"
"a useful companion to an undergraduate course on research methods"
"will serve both undergraduates and postgraduates well as a reference work"
Chris Savory, Educational Research, Vol. 46, No. 2, Summer 2004
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
655 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-616848-5 (9780136168485)
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Richard Lampard | Christopher Pole
Practical Social Investigation
Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Social Research
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03/2016
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Richard Lampard | Christopher Pole
Practical Social Investigation
Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Social Research
E-Book
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Richard Lampard | Christopher Pole
Practical Social Investigation
Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Social Research
E-Book
10/2015
Routledge
€100.99
Available for download
Persons
Richard Lampard, Christopher Pole
Content
1. Introducing social investigation: what is research and why do we do it? 2. Planning and designing research: finding a framework 3. Suitable samples: selecting, obtaining and profiting from them 4. Observation: looking to learn 5. Survey research: practicalities and potential 6. Interviewing: listening and talking 7. Documents, official statistics and secondary analysis: mining existing data sources 8. Making it count: approaches to qualitative data analysis 9. Quantitative data analysis: knowledge from numbers 10. Approaches to writing: the craft of communication 11. Projects and dissertations - methods and methodology in a practical context Appendix A: Ethical codes Appendix B: Critical values for test statistics, statistical notation