Managing Social Research: A Practical Guide (Social Research Today) - Softcover

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Tarling, Roger

 
9780415355179: Managing Social Research: A Practical Guide (Social Research Today)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0415355176 ISBN 13: 9780415355179
Publisher: Routledge, 2014

Synopsis

An essential tool for those planning to undertake social research, this exceptional book tackles many of the specific concerns and issues that arise. A well structured text, it offers a comprehensive introduction to a range of important areas in project management, including:

  • commissioning research
  • preparing a tender or grant application
  • risk and stakeholder analysis
  • managing the field work and data analysis
  • financial management
  • ethics, confidentiality and copyright.

This book provides a unique source of guidance for anyone seeking to commission, manage or carry out social research. It will especially benefit researchers working in a variety of different contexts, including those in academia, central or local government, 'quangos', public bodies or private consulting companies.

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About the Author

Roger Tarling is Professor of Social Research at the University of Surrey. His research interests cover crime and criminal justice, the voluntary sector, research management, statistical modelling and quantitative research methods.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415355176
ISBN 13 
9780415355179
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
192

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