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The Research Imagination: An Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

John R. Dalphin; Paul S. Gray; David A. Karp; John B. Williamson; Karen Bettez Halnon; James Carritte

Synopsis:
The idea that science is a blueprint for research, and imagination gives research its life and purpose inspired this comprehensive explanation of research methodology. The authors' decades of experience have revealed that research is a craft requiring judgment and creativity, not simply memorization and application of the rules of science. This book covers a wide variety of data-collection techniques, but presents them as reinforcing, rather than competing with one another, thus striking a balance between qualitative and quantitative methods and proving an essential resource for instructors and students of sociology.

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Other editions: Hardcover - 2008, Softcover - 2007, Hardcover - 1987, Softcover - 1987, Softcover - 1981