Introduction to Social Research
Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches
4th Edition
Published on 21. November 2025
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-1-0362-0970-4 (ISBN)
Description
Unlock the secrets of social research with Keith F. Punch's expertly crafted guide!
This fourth edition dives deep into the essentials of research, covering theory, ethics, data collection, and analysis. With chapters dedicated to developing research questions, conducting literature reviews, and writing up findings, this book empowers you to master both quantitative and qualitative methods.
You will learn:
? How to develop genuine empirical questions to guide your research.
? Practical tips for collecting and analysing various types of data.
? Real-life applications and examples to ground your understanding.
? Strategies for effective research writing and presenting your findings.
Perfect for undergraduate and postgraduate students, this book lays a solid foundation for anyone embarking on their research journey.
This fourth edition dives deep into the essentials of research, covering theory, ethics, data collection, and analysis. With chapters dedicated to developing research questions, conducting literature reviews, and writing up findings, this book empowers you to master both quantitative and qualitative methods.
You will learn:
? How to develop genuine empirical questions to guide your research.
? Practical tips for collecting and analysing various types of data.
? Real-life applications and examples to ground your understanding.
? Strategies for effective research writing and presenting your findings.
Perfect for undergraduate and postgraduate students, this book lays a solid foundation for anyone embarking on their research journey.
More details
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
898 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0362-0970-4 (9781036209704)
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Previous edition
Book
01/2014
3rd Edition
SAGE Publications Ltd
€240.66
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Person
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.
Content
1 Introduction
2 Theory and Method in Social Science Research
3 Ethics in Social Science Research
4 Research Questions
5 From Research Questions to Data
6 Literature Searching and Reviewing
7 Qualitative Research Design
8 Collecting Qualitative Data
9 Analysing Qualitative Data
10 Quantitative Research Design
11 Collecting Quantitative Data
12 Analysing Quantitative Data
13 Mixed Methods and Evaluation
14 Research Writing
2 Theory and Method in Social Science Research
3 Ethics in Social Science Research
4 Research Questions
5 From Research Questions to Data
6 Literature Searching and Reviewing
7 Qualitative Research Design
8 Collecting Qualitative Data
9 Analysing Qualitative Data
10 Quantitative Research Design
11 Collecting Quantitative Data
12 Analysing Quantitative Data
13 Mixed Methods and Evaluation
14 Research Writing